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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.
Daniel Gafford News / Mavs Moneyball / October 15
Daniel Gafford is still a valuable piece of the Mavericks’ puzzle in 2026-27 
Daniel Gafford was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2024 to pair his rim-running abilities with Luka Doncic’s playmaking. Gafford quickly became a key part of the Mavericks, contributing to Dallas’ 2024 NBA Finals run.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 14
3 Thoughts From Mavericks' Preseason Loss to Pelicans
The Dallas Mavericks were back in Texas after two games in China to start the preseason. They'd face another divisional opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, in this matchup, but they sat a lot of key pieces.
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 14
Mavericks vs. Pelicans Preseason Recap: Dallas’ late comeback falls short in 101-97 loss
The Dallas Mavericks (1-2) spent most of Wednesday night’s preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans (2-1) playing from behind. While the deep reserves eventually made the final few minutes interesting, Dallas could never completely erase an ugly offensive start in a 101-97 preseason loss to the Pelicans.
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.
Zaccharie Risacher News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Dusty May highlights Zaccharie Risacher’s qualities that will help Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks fell short against the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-97, in the preseason at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, dropping to 1-2. But
Moussa Cisse News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Mavericks’ Moussa Cisse exits clash vs. Pelicans with ankle injury
The Dallas Mavericks hosted the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, hoping to notch their second win in the preseason. The Mavericks were coming off a two-game series against the Houston Rockets in China.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14
Mavericks’ Frontcourt Gets Thinner After Moussa Cissé Injury
DALLAS — Moussa Cissé tweaked his left ankle in the first half of the Dallas Mavericks’ preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday and will sit the second half, the team announced.
Dwight Powell News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14
Mavericks Face Roster Squeeze After Dwight Powell Impresses Dusty May
DALLAS — Mavericks coach Dusty May said Wednesday that the decision on whether Dwight Powell makes the Dallas Mavericks’ opening-night roster belongs to team president Masai Ujiri and general manager Mike Schmitz.
NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14
Mavericks Enter Pelicans Game With 8 Players Ruled Out
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are resting Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, two of eight players the team ruled out for its third preseason game.
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.
Kyrie Irving News / Dallas Sports Journal / October 14
Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving Slotted Outside Top 35 In New NBA Player Rankings
DALLAS — Bleacher Report ranked Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving the 36th-best player in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season. Irving, who
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 14
Masai Ujiri Keeps Pushing Back, But Mavericks' Kyrie Irving Will Stay in Trade Talks
There has been nothing more talked about this offseason than trade rumors surrounding Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving. It's been a constant cycle of reporters saying teams would be interested in him, followed by a report saying the Mavericks aren't interested in discussing it.
Cooper Flagg News / Fadeaway World / October 14
DeMarcus Cousins Claims No White Player In NBA History Has Had Cooper Flagg’s Skill Set
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg had a rookie season to remember, and he carried on from where he left off in preseason against the Houston Rockets in Macau.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 14
Which Dallas Mavericks player has surprised you so far?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mavericks fans and fans across the country.
Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / October 14
Is Kyrie Irving Actually A Good Fit With Cooper Flagg And The Mavericks Amid Trade Rumors?
The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a solid 132-115 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets, improving to a 1-1 record in the process. While many storylines have emerged from this performance, rumors concerning Kyrie Irving’ future seem to be generating the most attention.
Jett Howard News / Mavs Moneyball / October 14
Can Jett Howard make the impact in Dallas that Orlando hoped for?
Jett Howard probably wasn’t a name you had penciled in as a Maverick before the offseason began, but here we are. The Mavericks signed the former 11th overall pick in the 2023 draft to a two-way contract this summer after three seasons in Orlando.
Sergio De Larrea News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 13
Mavericks Rookie May Be Ready to Contribute Sooner Than People Anticipated
The Dallas Mavericks needed to address the future of their backcourt this offseason, and they did that in a big way by trading up from 30 to 25 in the NBA Draft to take Spain's Sergio De Larrea.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 13
Former NBA Executive Predicts Dallas Mavericks to Miss Playoffs
There is a lot of optimism and curiosity surrounding the Dallas Mavericks entering the 2026-27 season. Cooper Flagg will be coming into his second season
Dereck Lively II News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / October 13
Debating a Contract Extension for Mavericks' Dereck Lively II
The deadline to extend first-round picks from the 2023 NBA Draft is on Monday, one day before the start of the 2026-27 season, and no team has a bigger conundrum than the Dallas Mavericks.
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / October 13
Cooper Flagg poised to be one of the greats? Kyrie Irving thinks so
The Dallas Mavericks are working their way through their preseason schedule in anticipation of the 2026-2027 season tipping off later this month. Fresh off a two-game set in Macau, China, where they split wins and losses with the Houston Rockets, Kyrie Irving was asked about rising star Cooper Flagg.
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.
Kyrie Irving 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.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / October 8
Mavericks’ Dumont Talks Arena, Ujiri, Cuban, More
With their lease at American Airlines Center set to expire in 2031, the Mavericks would like to move into a new arena for the 2031/32 season, but there’s still no timeline for when construction might begin on a new building, writes Christian Clark of The Athletic.
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