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On YouTubeDallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10
Bill Simmons calls Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg an ‘over-competitive psycho’
While discussing the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks, Bill Simmons called the rookie Cooper Flagg an “over-competitive psycho,” argued Flagg’s motor will turn Dallas into a defensive nightmare, and predicted the Mavs won’t finish .500 or worse this season. “I don’t see any scenario where Dallas is .500 or under this season.
Cooper Flagg News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 10
NBA GMs provide rave review of Mavericks' Cooper Flagg
The NBA general managers are sent a series of questions every year in a survey, which gives NBA fans a lot of reason to battle with each other. They do ask a handful of questions about the current rookie class, and the NBA seems very high on Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / October 10
Brian Windhorst refuses to consider Dallas Mavericks best possible outcome, ‘I can’t go there…’
The Dallas Mavericks are one of the NBA’s most intriguing teams for 2025-26. Kyrie Irving’s injury was one of two major factors that ruined the Dallas Mavericks‘ season last year, along with the shocking Luka Doncic trade.
The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz
How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?
Bill Simmons News / NBA Analysis Network / October 10
Bill Simmons says Dallas Mavericks are going to be saved from D’Angelo Russell imploding
The Dallas Mavericks will play without Kyrie Irving for most of the season due to injury. Irving‘s absence creates an urgent need for a point guard capable of being primary ball handler and has playmaking responsibilities.
The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise
The draft is a huge key to building a team. Sometimes, picks don't work out the way general managers hope, but sometimes, they can change the fate of your franchise's next decade or two.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10
Bill Simmons touts Cooper Flagg as key to his bold Mavericks prediction
The Dallas Mavericks are going to catch a ton of eyeballs this NBA season. With Cooper Flagg now in town, the roster is deep, paired alongside Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, D’Angelo Russell, Ryan Nembhard, Derrick Lively, and PJ Washington.
Luka Doncic News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 10
Luka Doncic reveals favorite iconic shots from playing on Mavericks
Luka Doncic is no longer on the Dallas Mavericks, but he had a lot of incredible moments in his time with the team. That's what makes it so difficult for Mavs fans to let go of him, especially with how the trade went down.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / October 10
Bill Simmons compares ‘maniac’ Cooper Flagg to Jayson Tatum and makes Mavs prediction, ‘I don’t see any scenario…’
Bill Simmons gave his verdict on Cooper Flagg and his mentality, and how the Dallas Mavericks will benefit from it next season. The hype surrounding Cooper Flagg’s entry into the NBA has been palpable.
Ryan Nembhard News / Mavs Moneyball / October 10
Ryan Nembhard can be a floor general in the margins 
Ryan Nembhard’s college résumé is tidy but undersold. After two seasons at Creighton and two at Gonzaga, he left Spokane as the NCAA’s assist leader in 2024-25.
NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 9
Luka Doncic reveals 'craziest' thing about Mavericks' Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are no longer teammates on the Dallas Mavericks, as general manager Nico Harrison made the still surreal decision to trade Doncic to this Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.
Jason Kidd News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9
Jason Kidd reveals Mavericks player who will be ‘problem’ this season
After Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reacted to Cooper Flagg’s preseason debut, he also highlighted another player who’s grabbed his attention amid preseason.
Cooper Flagg News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 9
NBA GM survey proves confident belief in Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s future
Recently, the Dallas Mavericks kicked off their 2025-26 preseason with a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The win marked the preseason debut of number one overall draft pick Cooper Flagg, who scored ten points on good efficiency and also made some highlight plays on the defensive end of the floor.
Max Christie News / Mavs Moneyball / October 9
Why people who understand basketball love Max Christie’s game
Listening, reading and talking to people, there’s one name that people like to mention on the Dallas Mavericks roster – after the stars, of course. Underrated, one might call him, under-the-radar may be a better word, because Max Christie gets people, who understand basketball on a deep level, excited. Of course Dallas has the stars.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 9
D’Angelo Russell has a lot to prove
It probably wouldn’t come as a surprise if I told you a lot has changed since the beginning of the year for the Dallas Mavericks. As Mavericks fans were still in the early stages of licking their wounds from the Luka Dončić trade, the basketball gods decided it would be a good time to throw salt in those wounds just 30 days later.
Mark Cuban News / EssentiallySports / October 9
Shaquille O’Neal Confirms Plans For Team Ownership Months After Potential Mark Cuban Offer
About a year ago, Shaquille O’Neal was one of the loudest voices in the NBA’s expansion conversation. Even before Adam Silver officially acknowledged that new franchises were in the works, the $500 million mogul was making his pitch- and it was a big one.
Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / October 9
Is Cooper Flagg a Future Dallas Mavericks Star?
The Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 NBA season ended with a thud. The Mavericks ultimately lost to the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Play-In Tournament. So, what are the next steps for the Mavericks?
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 8
Roundtable: Predicting the record of the Dallas Mavericks
Today’s question was easy: Predict the record of the Dallas Mavericks and their seed in the Western Conference Bryan: The 2025 Dallas Mavericks are the 8th or 9th seediest, 40-game winningest team I have ever seen in my natural born life.
Beyond the Clock: Jason Kidd Sees Michael Jordan’s & LeBron James’ Late-Career Dominance Rooted in Will to Win
NBA legend and current coach Jason Kidd recently offered a fascinating parallel between the career arcs of Michael Jordan and LeBron James, specifically addressing their ability to maintain elite performance and endurance deep into their careers.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 8
Dallas Mavericks make sneaky good signing to start preseason
The Dallas Mavericks are 1-0 in the preseason after beating the OKC Thunder on Monday night, 106-89. The key rotation players got the Mavs out to a big lead, but once the reserves came in and the starters were done, OKC started to close the gap near the end of the game, getting it down to a six-point game with about four minutes to go.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 8
Anthony Davis is the key to the Dallas Mavericks season
“Defense wins championships.” Nico Harrison and Jason Kidd sat awkwardly in an unexpected press conference on February 2, 2025. Harrison blurted out the statement that he hoped would justify the seismic move of trading franchise superstar Luka Dončić.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 9
Mavericks have another out-of-shape star
When the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic last season, the team was concerned about its young star's conditioning issues.
Dalano Banton News / Total Apex Sports / October 7
Dallas Mavericks Sign Former NBA Guard
The Dallas Mavericks signed Guard Dalano Banton, also known as “D.B. Hooper,” and waived Guard Matthew Cleveland. Here’s why. The Dallas Mavericks signed Banton to a contract, the team announced on Tuesday morning.
Cooper Flagg News / Yardbarker / October 7
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg shows versatility in preseason debut
With the 2025-26 NBA season set to tip off at the end of October, fans everywhere, but especially in Dallas, are anxious to see how Flagg will perform during his rookie season.
Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / October 6
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving on ACL rehab: I’ll be ready when I’m ready
Mavericks star point guard Kyrie Irving made it clear to fans that he won’t be rushing back to the court. “There’s no timetable for when I’m coming back, so please don’t ask me when I’m coming back,” Irving said during a recent Twitch stream, via HoopsHype.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 3
Kendrick Perkins slams Anthony Davis for being out of shape
Kendrick Perkins is calling out another NBA star for being overweight. The ESPN analyst Perkins went viral this week over his critical comments about Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis.
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