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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The Spanish national team coach is pleased with De Larrea’s preseason: “Sergio is playing exceptionally well”

“Sergio is playing exceptionally well, especially in passing and creating plays,” Spanish National Team coach, Chus Mateo, told NBA reporter and friend of the site, Toni Canyameras. The Spanish...

The 5 biggest questions still facing Luka Doncic and the Lakers

After a transformative offseason on the floor and off, there are still massive unanswered questions for this Lakers team.

Luka Doncic faces a familiar rival as Lakers begin a very different season without LeBron James

Luka Doncic begins a new chapter with the Lakers against Stephen Curry and the Warriors, while Golden State enters Wednesday's opener with several injury concerns.

Mavericks passing on Brayden Burries is already looking like a mistake

While there's still hope for Morez Johnson Jr., Brayden Burries has been far more impressive than Johnson so far, and would've fit the Dallas Mavericks better positionally. Dallas' decision to...

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
3 Mavericks to watch on opening night (outside of Flagg and Irving)

Dallas Mavericks basketball is back, and there is no shortage of questions heading into Wednesday night’s season opener against the Houston Rockets. Can Kyrie Irving get back to looking like Kyrie...

Mavericks should sign Dalton Knecht and give him the fresh start the Lakers couldn't

The Dallas Mavericks should consider signing Dalton Knecht with their open two-way roster spot, as they can give him the fresh start that he needs after the Los Angeles Lakers gave up on him.

Roundtable: Dallas Mavericks record predictions and seeding

Our next roundtable was easy: Predict the Dallas Mavericks record and seed, and then explain yourself! Joe: Looks like I get to go first! My prediction for the Mavs is to finish as the 9 seed,...

Mavericks' Tarik Biberovic setback makes their shooting concern even more glaring

The Dallas Mavericks will be without Tarik Biberovic for their first game against the Houston Rockets as he deals with right heel bursitis, making their shooting look even more concerning than it...

Mavericks' thin backcourt would hand Walter Clayton Jr. a golden opportunity

The Dallas Mavericks could give Walter Clayton Jr. a fresh start after his release from Memphis, and Dallas' backcourt needs make him an intriguing fit.

Mavs Notes: Irving, Powell, Cisse, Injuries, Johnson

LeBron James will turn 42 years old two months into the 2026/27 season, but Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving can’t envision himself emulating his former teammate and still being in the NBA by the time...

Mavs Considered Likely To Sign Walter Clayton

The Mavericks are considered the frontrunners to sign guard Walter Clayton if and when he reaches free agency, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Clayton became a casualty...

Dalton Knecht's Lakers exit gives Mavericks a chance to start fixing their shooting

The Los Angeles Lakers waived Dalton Knecht, and with the Dallas Mavericks needing more 3-point shooting, he would be a great pickup for them.

Dallas Mavericks announce watch party schedule, beginning with season opener against Rockets

The Dallas Mavericks announced 11 official watch parties for the 2026-27 season, featuring giveaways, entertainment and appearances by team legends.

Dallas Mavs season opener vs. Houston Rockets airing on WFAA; Here's when you can watch Dolly Parton special, Scrubs, Abbott Elementary

Three ABC programs will not air at their regularly scheduled times on Wednesday, Oct. 21, due to WFAA broadcasting the Dallas Mavericks against the Houston Rockets.

3 Intriguing players the Mavericks should sign to their open roster spot

The Dallas Mavericks have an open roster spot after waiving John Poulakidas, and they should consider signing Walter Clayton Jr., Koby Brea, or Seth Lundy to fill it.

Mavericks' Kyrie Irving reveals retirement timeline, says it isn't the game he fell in love with

The Dallas Mavericks are going to see where the wind takes them with Kyrie Irving. Irving recently gave a rough timeline as to when he could retire.

Dallas Mavericks begin 2026-27 season with brutal six-game stretch on the schedule

The NBA scheduling powers that be are doing the Dallas Mavericks zero favors to start the 2026-27 season. The Mavericks’ first six opponents of the year sport a combined record from last year of...

With Dwight Powell’s departure, the Mavericks lose more than a player – they lose a poet

Monday morning, the Dallas Mavericks announced they were waiving veteran center Dwight Powell. It was a strange, emotional moment for Mavericks fans: with nearly 12 full seasons in Dallas, the...

NBA Set To Tip Off 2026/27 Season

After a 128-day offseason, NBA opening day is here! The 2026/27 regular season will tip off on Tuesday, and rather than having to wait until the evening for the action to get underway, we’ve got...

How to watch the Dallas Mavericks 2026-2027 regular season games

The Dallas Mavericks are ready to start the 2026-2027 season on Wednesday October 21, 2026 when they head southeast to Houston to take on the Rockets. The 82-game slate ends on Sunday April 11,...

Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 player preview: Intrigue abounds surrounding Morez Johnson Jr.

I am probably more excited about Morez Johnson Jr. than I should be this early. Dallas selected him ninth overall after he helped Dusty May and Michigan win the national championship, and the...

Lakers could sign ex-Mavericks lob threat, former Luka Doncic teammate waived by Dallas

The Los Angeles Lakers are in some big need for a third true center. A perfect Luka Doncic former teammate just became available.

Monday, October 19, 2026
Mavericks pass on Dereck Lively II extension

The Mavericks chose not to extend Dereck Lively II before the rookie-scale extension deadline, meaning he will enter restricted free agency after the 2026-27 season if Dallas does not work out a...

Mavericks shouldn't pass up the unexpected chance to sign Walter Clayton Jr.

Walter Clayton Jr. unexpectedly hit free agency on Monday, and the Dallas Mavericks should consider signing him.

There will never be another Dwight Powell

In the winter of 2014, I was struggling through my freshman year of college. After spending my entire childhood in the North Texas suburbs, I made the reckless and ill-advised decision to attend a...

Mavericks saved themselves from a Moussa Cisse disaster by cutting Dwight Powell

By cutting Dwight Powell, the Dallas Mavericks now don't have to worry about Moussa Cisse signing elsewhere and having a breakout season.

Mavericks just sent Cooper Flagg a clear message by waiving Dwight Powell

By waiving Dwight Powell, the Dallas Mavericks showed Cooper Flagg that they are prioritizing his future rather than trying to immediately rush into building a contender.

Mavs waive center Powell after 12-year run with franchise

The Mavericks waived longtime center Dwight Powell on Monday, likely ending his 12-year run with the franchise.

Mavericks' shooting overhaul still won't be enough to compete in the West

The Dallas Mavericks did well by bringing in new additions to counter their 3-point shooting struggles from a season ago. It's likely, though, that Dallas' new additions won't be enough to be...

End of an Era: The Dallas Mavericks have waived Dwight Powell

Goodnight, sweet Dwight. The Dallas Mavericks waived veteran forward/center Dwight Powell on Monday. The all-time glue guy ends his 12-year run with the team as by far the most tenured player on...

Bold predictions for 2026-27 NBA season: Victor Wembanyama double dips, a Knicks letdown, huge trades, more

With the regular season getting underway on Tuesday, Brad Botkin is throwing caution to the wind

Dallas Mavericks waive Dwight Powell

Powell averaged 6.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 17.3 minutes per game in his 12 seasons with Dallas.

Mavericks' tough call to waive Dwight Powell was the move their future needed

The Dallas Mavericks made the tough decision to waive Dwight Powell, but this was exactly what their future needed since they got to hold onto Moussa Cisse.

Santi Aldama’s timeframe for return remains a mystery

The Dallas Mavericks are just a few short days away from the start of the 2026-2027 NBA season. The Mavericks wrapped their preseason slate with a somewhat dismal 1-3 record, but the silver lining...

Mavericks To Waive Dwight Powell

The Mavericks will trim their roster to 15 players by parting with veteran center Dwight Powell, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). More to come …

MMB Lounge: The NBA season is here!

With nearly 1,000 comments, a regular let me know it was probably time to start a new one of these before the system breaks. Here’s the old one, in case you need to link back to any other points....

Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 coach preview: Can Dusty May make the jump?

Dusty May might be the most fascinating person in the Mavericks organization this season. Dallas hired him straight out of Michigan after he won the 2026 national championship, and the hire...

Dallas Mavericks waive Dwight Powell after 12 seasons with the team: DMN

The Dallas Mavericks are waiving veteran big man Dwight Powell, who was entering his 13th season with the team, according to the Dallas Morning News’ Mike Curtis. Powell was re-signed a month ago...

Mavericks predicted to trade $118M NBA champion for younger talent to pair with Cooper Flagg

The Dallas Mavericks could make a trade at some point this season. In this proposed deal, they trade one of their best players to change the complete outlook of the roster.

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Mavericks' 3-point shooting problem worsens after waiving John Poulakidas

The Dallas Mavericks' shooting got even worse over the weekend after waiving John Poulakidas.

Mavs Notes: Aldama, Washington, De Larrea, Johnson

As the Mavericks gear up for their season opener on Wednesday against the Rockets, they’re still waiting to determine the status of Santi Aldama, who is expected to be a key reserve for the team...

Zaccharie Risacher's flashes aren't enough to hand him a Mavericks starting role

Zaccharie Risacher hasn't been terrible for the Dallas Mavericks through preseason, but he wasn't productive enough to land a starting role.

Saturday, October 17, 2026
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...

Checking In On Roster Situations Around The NBA

As expected, the majority of the NBA teams made their roster cuts on Saturday and didn’t wait until Monday’s deadline to set their regular season rosters. Completing those moves on Saturday will...

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...

Klay Thompson's rough Heat start vindicates Mavericks' decision to move on

Klay Thompson has played poorly for the Miami Heat during the 2026-27 preseason, making the Dallas Mavericks' decision to buy him out look even better.

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...

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...

Roundtable: Who will be the NBA MVP this season?

The staff question this week was about the NBA vs just the Mavericks: who is going to be the NBA’s MVP this year? David: I’m going with Luka Doncic. He is primed for the breakthrough MVP award...

Luka Doncic Has a New Lakers Team, Now Comes the Hard Part

Luka Doncic enters his first full season as the face of the Lakers, with a retooled roster and questions about his health, leadership and championship

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