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Thursday, October 8, 2026
Jason Kidd's potential ESPN role makes little sense after Mavericks exit

Jason Kidd's potential ESPN analyst role is surprising given his personality and coaching history with the Dallas Mavericks.

Mavericks will give Marcus Sasser the fresh start he needed

Marcus Sasser is poised to break out for the Dallas Mavericks. The young guard believes he has the intangibles to succeed with his new team.

Kyrie Irving is healthy but calf injury during recovery proves Mavericks' patience right

Kyrie Irving told reporters that he suffered a calf strain in December of 2025 that set his ACL recovery back by eight weeks. This makes the Dallas Mavericks' patience to not rush him back look...

Luka Doncic admits he's uncomfortable with the fame that basketball brings to his life

Luka Doncic addresses the implications of fame from his NBA career.

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...

Luka Doncic reveals he feels no pressure about succeeding LeBron James as the Lakers' star

Luka Doncic is ready to be the successor to LeBron James' throne in LA.

Lakers' Luka Doncic reveals biggest 'regret' from last season with LeBron James, missing playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers were short-handed in the Western Conference semifinals. Luka Doncic recently made it clear what he regretted about last season.

Top scenes from Rockets, Mavs' trip to Macao, China, for preseason slate

The top sights and sounds from the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets' preseason trip to China.

Austin Reaves jokes about paying fans to trash-talk Luka Doncic for one reason

Austin Reaves knows what brings out another level in Luka Doncic, and his playful suggestion gives Lakers fans a glimpse into their partnership.

Tarik Biberović Season Preview: Is the Mavericks’ new sharpshooter poised to make a splashy impact?

The Dallas Mavericks had a few holes last season that had them stuck near the basement at 12th in the Western Conference. Perhaps the biggest hole was a lack of shooting. in what could go down as...

Zaccharie Risacher's fresh start with Mavericks gives him a real shot to win MIP

Zaccharie Risacher's fresh start with the Dallas Mavericks after a rough season with the Atlanta Hawks makes him a prime candidate to win the Most Improved Player award.

JJ Redick gushes about Lakers' new additions and how they fit with Luka Doncic

Coach JJ Redick is extremely giddy that the Lakers got Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, and Collin Sexton to help Luka Doncic's pursue an NBA championship.

'Championship-level': JJ Redick makes bold claim on Luka Doncic-led Lakers

JJ Redick believes that the Lakers led by Walker Kessler and Luka Doncic are NBA championship contenders for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Cooper Flagg's 3-point shot isn't his biggest key to superstardom

While Cooper Flagg must improve as a 3-point shooter for the Dallas Mavericks, the real key to him becoming a superstar is becoming an elite mid-range scorer.

Mavericks' low expectations will be a massive advantage this season

The Dallas Mavericks are being doubted ahead of the 2026-27 season, but these low expectations are exactly what they need as they try to return to the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2024.

Mavericks' draft pick shortage isn't nearly as concerning as it looks

While the Dallas Mavericks lack full control over their future first-round picks, their young core of players like Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio De Larrea, and Zaccharie Risacher will make this less...

Mavericks' Dereck Lively II approach looks smart as other extension rumors heat up

While extension rumors are heating up around the league for other players in the 2023 draft class, the Dallas Mavericks seem to be taking the right approach by not rushing into an extension for...

Klay Thompson reveals an emotional story about Giannis Antetokounmpo supporting him

Klay Thompson has had an emotional connection with Giannis Antetokounmpo since 2022.

Mavs in Macao: Dallas taking in unique experience 8,100 miles from home

The sound of basketballs thumping all around him was no different than the thousands of basketball practices he’s had in his 20-year life, but little else about Wednesday’s scene and circumstances...

Dallas still has chance to keep Mavericks and Stars, developer says

Both teams have announced plans to leave their home for the past 25 years, the American Airlines Center in Victory Park, once their leases expire in 2031.

Dereck Lively II's status makes Mavericks' starting lineup decision much simpler

With Dereck Lively II still sidelined for the Dallas Mavericks, this makes Dusty May's decision of who to start at center much simpler. He should start Daniel Gafford.

Mavericks' confidence in Zaccharie Risacher makes his case to start even clearer

Zaccharie Risacher has earned the confidence of the Dallas Mavericks and should start over Max Christie this season.

Kyrie Irving Season Preview: Can the electric yet aging Mavericks guard return to form after injury?

Remember last year? When the sunshine pumpers swore up and down that Kyrie Irving would be back on the court for the Dallas Mavericks by the New Year? Well, as it turns out, it was always going to...

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Naji Marshall's shooting isn't the only thing the Mavericks need him to improve

The Dallas Mavericks need Naji Marshall to step up on defense despite most discourse being about him needing to improve as a shooter.

Naji Marshall breaks rim, folding chair at Dallas Mavericks practice in Macao, China

If Naji Marshall doesn’t watch himself, the Dallas Mavericks are going to have an international incident on their hands. “I’m too strong, and I got too much bounce,” Marshall said with a flex to...

Tarik Biberovic already knows his Mavericks fate rests on more than shooting

Tarik Biberovic understands that he must do more than make open shots to secure a role in the Dallas Mavericks' rotation during his rookie season.

P.J. Washington's biggest wish is exactly what the Mavericks need from him

P.J. Washington's biggest wish is to win, and the Dallas Mavericks need this from him after losing 56 games last season.

Max Christie’s defense will be key to keeping his starting job for the Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks' starting two-guard Max Christie will look to improve defensively early in the 2026-27 season as his starting spot is in jeopardy. An eager Zaccharie Risacher has fans excited and...

JJ Redick celebrates how Luka Doncic is in great shape to start the 2026-27 season

Luka Doncic is known to struggle to stay in shape, but it seems he's fit and firing for the 2026-27 season.

Mavericks' $88M high-motor veteran emerges as trade candidate after latest NBA insider report

The Dallas Mavericks could have some moving pieces at some point this season. It looks like a fan favorite forward will potentially be on the trade block.

Sergio De Larrea might be the X-Factor for the 2026-27 Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks ended up with the 6’7” 20-year-old Sergio De Larrea on draft night following not one, but two trades. He was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers, traded to the New York Knicks,...

Zaccharie Risacher’s confidence will make or break his first season in Dallas

Zaccharie Risacher has struggled with confidence in his young NBA career, but he must hone in on this trait in his first season with the Dallas Mavericks.

Monday, October 5, 2026
Five things that should give Mavericks fans hope as 2026-27 approaches

“It’s the hope that kills you.” It’s a line from the TV show Ted Lasso, of course. And whether you’re a Dallas Mavericks fan, or an FC Richmond fan, you understand. The Dallas Mavericks were in...

Mavericks' preseason 3-point volume will reveal if their offense is truly changing

The Dallas Mavericks' preseason will offer an early look at whether Dusty May's new offense can spark a major increase in three-point volume.

Jordan Hawkins' release gives Mavericks another buy-low chance on a former lottery pick

The Memphis Grizzlies released Jordan Hawkins, giving the Dallas Mavericks the chance to sign him to their final training-camp roster spot.

Every NBA team's best trade in franchise history

Trades shape the NBA, and every team has won their fair share of deals.

The 50 NBA players who were way better than you remember

They were All-Stars, champions and franchise cornerstones. Somehow, history hasn’t given them their due.

P.J. Washington's Mavericks future could be decided quickly as trade buzz heats up

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington needs to play well at the beginning of the season to avoid being traded as teams around the league believe that Dallas could consider moving him.

Fresh P.J. Washington trade buzz shouldn't change Mavericks' stance on him

Teams around the league believe that the Dallas Mavericks would consider trading P.J. Washington, but the team should hold onto him.

'Championship team': Walker Kessler drops first thoughts on training with Lakers led by Luka Doncic

Walker Kessler has a lot of positive feelings about joining Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Coach JJ Redick in the Lakers system.

Lakers' biggest question mark this season surprisingly revolves around new Luka Doncic era

It is a new era for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Luka Doncic being the face of the franchise now is the biggest question mark heading into the season.

Stein’s Latest: Washington, Rookie Scale Extensions, Podziemski, Duren

The Mavericks’ roster is stocked with forwards, which could eventually make P.J. Washington expendable, Marc Stein of The Stein Line (subscription required) writes in his latest Substack column....

Ex-Spurs veteran stretch-big leaves NBA to play for organization co-founded by Lakers' Luka Doncic

The San Antonio Spurs did not end up bringing back one of their veterans to be a major influence. Instead, he will be joining an organization with strong ties to Luka Doncic.

Luka Doncic gets real on embracing spotlight as Lakers' franchise star post-LeBron James

Luka Doncic is more than ready to take center stage as the Lakers start their post-LeBron James era.

The door is wide open for Max Christie to take the next leap forward for the Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks are less than a month away from the start of the 2026-2027 regular season. With that comes year-two Cooper Flagg, the return of Kyrie Irving, the eventual return of Dereck...

Mavericks' new-era core has the pieces to become an elite defense

The Dallas Mavericks' new-look core has the tools to turn into one of the best defenses in the NBA under Dusty May.

Sunday, October 4, 2026
Southwest Notes: Harris, Jerome, Rockets, Mavs, Pelicans

Veteran forward Tobias Harris is considered questionable to play in the Spurs’ regular season opener on October 20 against Oklahoma City after sustaining a left calf strain in training camp, the...

Daniel Gafford's shooting will give Mavericks' offense a new wrinkle

The Dallas Mavericks' plan to improve their 3-point shooting starts with Daniel Gafford. The coaching staff plans to improve his shooting, as they hope it will lead to newfound success.

Wizards' Anthony Davis admits what went wrong with Lakers before being traded for Luka Doncic

Anthony Davis had a wonderful tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA champion just revealed what went wrong at the end of his time with LA.

Matisse Thybulle admits it is extremely difficult to defend Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic

Matisse Thybulle has faced elite players in his career, but it seems the Lakers' practice is already challenging.

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