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John Poulakidas News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 18
One Option Mavericks Are Exploring For Open Two-Way Roster Spot
The Dallas Mavericks opened a roster spot on Saturday by waiving John Poulakidas from his two-way contract. Some fans were caught off guard by the move, as Poulakidas had shown some real flashes of being a lethal shooter.
Dereck Lively II News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 18
Dereck Lively II Nears Mavericks Extension Deadline While Sidelined
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have until 5 p.m. CT on Monday, Oct. 19, to sign center Dereck Lively II to a rookie-scale contract extension. If the deadline passes without a deal, Lively will play the 2026-27 season on the $7,239,131 salary in the fourth and final year of his rookie contract.
Dallas Mavericks News / Viral Sports News / October 18
Dallas Mavericks Suddenly Cut 2 Players Before NBA Season
The Dallas Mavericks trimmed their roster on Saturday by waiving guards Seth Lundy and John Poulakidas, moves that open a two-way slot while leaving the franchise still one step short of full compliance with NBA roster limits ahead of Monday’s regular-season deadline.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 17
Mavs’ roster moves Cooper Flagg and John Poulakidas news 
The Dallas Mavericks wrapped up their preseason schedule with a loss to the Atlanta Hawks Friday night. Despite a relatively mundane record (1-3), the preseason allowed Kyrie Irving a chance to prove he’s returning to form and showed how Zaccharie Risacher can contribute when he’s playing at his best (which in fairness, took until the final game).
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.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 17
3 Things We Learned About the Dallas Mavericks This Preseason
The Dallas Mavericks have concluded the 2026 preseason after an ugly 135-111 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, leaving the Mavs with a 1-3 record.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
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.
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.
Cooper Flagg News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Mavericks Exercise Third-Year Option On Cooper Flagg
The Mavericks have exercised their rookie scale team option on Cooper Flagg for the 2027/28 season, the team announced today in a press release. The move locks in Flagg’s $15.2MM salary for ’27/28.
Sergio De Larrea News / Mavs Moneyball / October 17
Sergio De Larrea is the surprise of the preseason
This week’s poll question centered on preseason expectations with the three players I consider most important to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2026-27 season: Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and Sergio De Larrea.
Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17
Shawn Marion delivers sobering Kyrie Irving reality check amid Mavericks comeback hopes
As Kyrie Irving prepares to return to the Dallas Mavericks for the 2026-27 NBA season after missing the entire previous campaign with a torn ACL, former teammate Shawn Marion delivered a sobering assessment of the star guard’s chances of returning to his previous form.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 16
Stats Rundown: 5 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 135-111 preseason loss to the Atlanta Hawks
The final score may not have been pretty, but there will be plenty of takeaways in both directions from the Dallas Mavericks’ (1-3) 135-111 loss to the Atlanta Hawks (4-1) at American Airlines Center on Friday.
NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / October 16
Mavericks vs. Hawks Preseason Recap: Dallas drops dress rehearsal game, 135-111, to Atlanta
The Dallas Mavericks fell on Friday night in their final preseason contest, 135-111 to the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center. Nickeil Alexander-Walker had an efficient 25 points in 27 minutes to lead the Hawks.
NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 16
3 Takeaways From Mavericks' Ugly Preseason Finale Loss to Hawks
The Dallas Mavericks had their final preseason game of 2026 on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks, which head coach Dusty May wanted to treat like a dress rehearsal as much as possible.
NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 16
Dusty May Wants Hawks' Elite Defenders To Test Mavericks' Ball Security
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May wants the Atlanta Hawks to test his team’s ball security and transition defense in Friday night’s preseason finale at American Airlines Center.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 16
Dusty May Sees ‘Heck Of A One-Two Punch’ In Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg will play together for the second time Friday night, when the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 16
Mavericks Injury Report: Marcus Sasser, Morez Johnson Jr. Back; 4 Sidelined
DALLAS — Marcus Sasser will make his preseason debut Friday night when the Dallas Mavericks close their exhibition schedule against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center, Mavericks coach Dusty May said before the game.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 16
Mavericks to Finally Get First Look at Offseason Trade Acquisition in Preseason Finale
The Dallas Mavericks are gearing up for their final preseason game of 2026, which will be tonight at home against the Atlanta Hawks, Head coach Dusty May is treating this one like a dress rehearsal, hoping to have as many bodies as possible to see how it all works together.
Santi Aldama News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Mavericks’ Dusty May provides important Santi Aldama injury update ahead of season opener
The Dallas Mavericks are a week away from opening the regular season against the Houston Rockets, but there are still some injuries they’re trying to get through.
Kyrie Irving News / Yardbarker / October 15
Mavericks have a surprising reason to root for Kyrie Irving to dominate
No one knows what Irving could look like after his long sabbatical due to his ACL tear.
Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16
Jason Kidd has landed a new job
Former Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has officially landed a new job. Kidd is joining ESPN as an NBA analyst, the network confirmed Thursday. Kidd’s primary role will be as a game analyst on “NBA Countdown,” but the network announcement states he will also serve as an analyst for select games.
Dwight Powell News / Fadeaway World / October 15
Does Dwight Powell Deserve A Spot On The Mavericks’ Roster?
With the October 19 deadline looming for teams around the league, most front offices are in a frenzy to finalize their rosters before opening night. While the Dallas Mavericks are no different in this regard, their plans seem to be changing following Dwight Powell‘s performances at training camp.
Zaccharie Risacher News / Hoops Wire / October 12
Zaccharie Risacher starting to settle in with Mavericks
Zaccharie Risacher is not the first name anyone mentions when talking about the Mavericks. That would be Cooper Flagg. Or Kyrie Irving. Or even new coach Dusty May. But Risacher could still end up being pretty important.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 12
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving looks as good as new in first NBA game in 586 days
Playing in the NBA is just like riding a bike to Kyrie Irving. At least, that's how it seems based on his play in his first game in 586 days.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 11
Kyrie Irving makes strong return to action after 19-month absence
The Dallas Mavericks star guard suffered a torn ACL in March 2025 before also suffering a Grade 2 calf strain in December that delayed his return to action.
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