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Mavericks’ Naji Marshall talks standing up for Cooper Flagg after hard Aaron Nesmith collision

Mavericks’ Naji Marshall talks standing up for Cooper Flagg after hard Aaron Nesmith collision

The Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg was unable to finish Friday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers after a hard foul from Aaron Nesmith forced him to leave the game early.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 24

3 things to know before the Dallas Mavericks home opener against the San Antonio Spurs

Well, it sure didn’t take long for the Dallas Mavericks (1-1) to find their first back-to-back of the season, did it? After a night game in Indianapolis against the Pacers (1-1) on Friday night, the Mavs head to Dallas for the home opener against the San Antonio Spurs (0-2).

Kyrie Irving News / EasySportz / October 24
Kyrie Irving Leads Mavericks Past Pacers

Kyrie Irving Leads Mavericks Past Pacers

Kyrie Irving delivered an impressive performance Friday night, scoring 24 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 121-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

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The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 23
Mavericks beat Pacers as Cooper Flagg leaves with shoulder soreness

Mavericks beat Pacers as Cooper Flagg leaves with shoulder soreness

Kyrie Irving scored a game-high 24 points as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 121-105 on Friday in Indianapolis, but the victory was overshadowed by a left shoulder injury to Cooper Flagg.

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Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history
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Angel Reese goes viral for postgame dance moves in WNBA Finals
 Angel Reese goes viral for postgame dance moves in WNBA Finals
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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

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Cooper Flagg News / Field Level Media / October 23
Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exits vs. Pacers after hard foul

Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exits vs. Pacers after hard foul

The Dallas Mavericks announced that Cooper Flagg will not return to Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis due to left shoulder soreness.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 23
Zaccharie Risacher Says Mavericks Must Control Pacers' Pace After Rockets Loss

Zaccharie Risacher Says Mavericks Must Control Pacers' Pace After Rockets Loss

INDIANAPOLIS — Zaccharie Risacher wants the Dallas Mavericks controlling Indiana’s pace on defense and pushing their own on offense Friday against the Indiana Pacers, the forward said before the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Kyrie Irving News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Mavericks Announce Decision on Kyrie Irving After 1 Game

Mavericks Announce Decision on Kyrie Irving After 1 Game

Kyrie Irving returned to the court for the Dallas Mavericks after missing 19 months with a torn ACL in his left knee. Irving made his first regular-season appearance since March 2025 on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 23
Mavericks Legend Dirk Nowitzki Reveals Hilarious First Impression of Jalen Brunson

Mavericks Legend Dirk Nowitzki Reveals Hilarious First Impression of Jalen Brunson

It's always great to hear Dirk Nowitzki talk about his days with the Dallas Mavericks. He's unquestionably the greatest player in franchise history, and while his relationship with the organization has been strained in recent years, it seems that he's starting to come around with Nico Harrison gone.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 23
Mavericks Rule Out Santi Aldama, Dereck Lively II And 2 Others Against Pacers

Mavericks Rule Out Santi Aldama, Dereck Lively II And 2 Others Against Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Mavericks have ruled out Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberović, Dereck Lively II, and Caleb Martin for Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, according to the NBA’s official injury report.

Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 23
Kyrie Irving Details Mavericks' Playing-Time Plan, Medical Staff Changes After ACL Return

Kyrie Irving Details Mavericks' Playing-Time Plan, Medical Staff Changes After ACL Return

HOUSTON — Kyrie Irving checked out of the Dallas Mavericks’ season opener 3:51 after the opening tip Wednesday night. His minutes are lined up through conversations with a medical staff that has gone through a lot of change, he said after the 128-110 loss to the Houston Rockets.

Max Christie News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 23
Max Christie Urges Mavericks To Play With More Urgency After Rockets Loss

Max Christie Urges Mavericks To Play With More Urgency After Rockets Loss

INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Mavericks need a level of urgency even this early in the season, Max Christie said Friday, two days after a 128-110 season-opening loss to the Houston Rockets.

Jason Kidd News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
NBA legend Jason Kidd gets 100% real about whether he could dominate in today’s era

NBA legend Jason Kidd gets 100% real about whether he could dominate in today’s era

Jason Kidd has moved from the sideline to the studio, and he is not shy about how he thinks he would fare in today’s NBA. Appearing on ESPN’s “Tip-Off” show, the Hall of Fame point guard was asked by Kenny Smith how a 22-year-old version of himself would handle the modern league, given how differently the game is played now.

Kyrie Irving News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22
Kyrie Irving has brutal assessment of Mavericks after ugly loss

Kyrie Irving has brutal assessment of Mavericks after ugly loss

Kyrie Irving is not giving anyone much reason to be optimistic about the Dallas Mavericks this season with his comments following the team’s season opener.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / October 22
Mavericks’ Dusty May: There are going to be puzzles we’ll have to figure out

Mavericks’ Dusty May: There are going to be puzzles we’ll have to figure out

Dusty May saw enough in the Mavericks’ opener to identify both the problems and a few possible solutions. The challenge is making those corrections before Friday’s visit to the Pacers.

Dwight Powell News / Lindy's Sports / October 20
Mavericks cut Dwight Powell, closing 12-year chapter

Mavericks cut Dwight Powell, closing 12-year chapter

The Mavericks waived the 35-year-old center, closing a 12-year stay that began when he arrived as the secondary piece in the 2014 trade that brought Rajon Rondo from Boston.

Dwight Powell News / Hoops Wire / October 19
Mavericks waive Dwight Powell after 12 seasons

Mavericks waive Dwight Powell after 12 seasons

The Mavericks have waived Dwight Powell, parting with their longest-tenured player to reach the regular-season roster limit, the team announced Monday.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Mavericks Cut Seth Lundy, John Poulakidas

Mavericks Cut Seth Lundy, John Poulakidas

The Mavericks have made a pair of cuts, announcing in a press release that guards Seth Lundy and John Poulakidas have been waived. Lundy was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract while Poulakidas held one of Dallas’ three two-way deals.

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