In a tongue‑in‑cheek roundtable, Mavs analysts wildly overreact to Dallas' first three games of the 2026‑27 season. Voices predict rookie Cooper Flagg could land All‑NBA Third Team, MVP chatter, and an All‑Rookie spot for Sergio de Larrea, who posted 21 points, five rebounds and four assists against San Antonio. Others praise PJ Washington’s 14‑point, 40% three‑point stretch and argue the veteran combo of Marshall and Christie is hurting the team, while highlighting strong front‑office work by Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz. The panel’s hyper‑optimistic takes fuel a debate over the Mavericks’ youth‑first direction.
Zaccharie Risacher's defense for the Dallas Mavericks has been far better than expected, and he is making a massive impact on that end due to his hustle, energy, and help-side shot blocking.
Dallas Mavericks retain the rights to No. 56 pick Vsevolod “Seva” Ishchenko, who will stay with Russia’s Lokomotiv Kuban for the 2026/27 season. Ishchenko’s agent confirms the club’s strong partnership with Dallas and says the move offers him meaningful minutes and a key development role. The 6‑foot‑8 wing posted 8.7 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.0 APG and 1.3 SPG on .506/.451/.781 shooting in 48 games last season, and averaged 9.6 PPG in five Summer League games. The decision aligns with the Mavericks’ draft‑and‑stash strategy, leaving all 2026 picks accounted for.
The San Antonio Spurs stumble out of the gate, dropping their first two games (104-116 to OKC, 110-114 to Houston) before snapping a win 106-122 at Dallas against a depleted Mavericks squad. Victor Wembanyama struggles with his shot (2‑for‑13 vs. Thunder, 5‑for‑28 overall) and rookie Jaylen Williams suffers a likely season‑ending leg injury. Coach Mitch Johnson’s new three‑guard lineup (De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper) shows mixed results, posting a modest +1.4 net rating but the team shoots only 41.5% overall and 28.1% from three. The Spurs sit 1‑2, ninth in the West, with a softer 12‑game stretch ahead that could lift them toward the top of the conference.
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg is now probable for Monday night's game against the Miami Heat after he suffered a left shoulder injury on Friday night.
Cooper Flagg is upgraded to probable for the Mavericks' Monday game against the Miami Heat after completing a shootaround, despite a mild left shoulder sprain that sidelined him on Friday. The 19‑year‑old, 2025 No. 1 pick, left the Indiana Pacers game with 14 points and missed the Spurs loss before an MRI confirmed the sprain. He scored 32 points in the season opener versus Houston. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving returns after a knee issue, while Naji Marshall (illness) and Caleb Martin (thumb sprain) remain out, and several players continue to sit with injuries. Tip‑off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT at Kaseya Center.
Cooper Flagg joins the Dallas Mavericks’ shootaround at Miami’s Kaseya Center despite being listed as questionable with a mild left shoulder sprain. The 19‑year‑old, 2025 No. 1 draft pick exited the Mavericks’ 121‑105 win over Indiana after a flagrant foul and missed the 122‑106 loss to San Antonio while an MRI confirmed the sprain. Coach Dusty May leaves his return timeline open. Flagg, who tallied 32 points in the season opener, was replaced by Zachary Risacher (11 points) on Saturday. Kyrie Irving returns, while Naji Marshall and several others remain sidelined. Tip‑off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.
The Miami Heat are heading into week 2 of this new Giannis Antetokounmpo-led 2026-27 campaign— yet remain winless. They are one of four teams in the Eastern Conference that have gotten off to an 0-3 start. Off the back of a terrific Davion Mitchell performance in Miami’s last game versus the Charlotte Hornets, the Heat […]
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The Dallas Mavericks take on the Miami Heat on Sunday. Mavs forward Cooper Flagg is on the injury report and was initially listed as questionable. Flagg is dealing with a sore left shoulder he suffered against the Indiana Pacers. Here’s everything we know about Cooper Flagg’s injury and his playing status against the Heat. Cooper […]
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The Big Lead flags three NBA clubs that should already be on edge after a 0‑3 start to the 2026‑27 season. The defending champion New York Knicks, who lost to an undermanned Orlando Magic, are the first title‑holders to stumble 0‑3 since the 2011‑12 Mavericks, with key players Karl‑Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Miles McBride still awaiting contract extensions. The Golden State Warriors sit winless amid an aging roster, a blown 12‑point lead to Memphis and Kristaps Porziņģis sidelined by POTS, though Stephen Curry secured a two‑year extension. Finally, the Miami Heat, despite landing Giannis Antetokounmpo, have yet to notch a win, conceding 115+ points in each loss while trying to mesh Giannis with Bam Adebayo under Erik Spoelstra. These early struggles suggest a potentially rough campaign for all three teams.
This article is getting regularly updated. The NBA injury report for Monday, October 26, features several notable absences, including Moses Moody, Mark Williams and Steven Adams. Cooper Flagg is questionable for the Dallas Mavericks against the Miami Heat, while Marcus Smart is out for the Houston Rockets. Several teams had yet to submit their reports. […]
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James Worthy recalled how he learned the Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly discussing a trade that would have sent him to the Dallas Mavericks, just one year after helping the team win the 1985 NBA championship. Speaking on Byron Scott’s Fast Break, Worthy said he was watching the 1986 NBA Draft at home in North […]
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The Mavericks open the 2026‑27 season 1‑2, dropping to Houston (128‑110) and San Antonio (122‑106) but beating Indiana (121‑105). Rookie Cooper Flagg shines with 23 points per game before a shoulder injury sidelines him for the Spurs game. Despite ‘quarter‑by‑quarter’ inconsistencies, Dallas ranks in the league’s top half for offensive rating (112.0) and shows flashes of strong defense. Coach Dusty May’s rotations are still settling, while bench contributors like Marcus Sasser and Sergio de Larrea impress. With upcoming games against Miami, OKC and a rematch with Houston, the Mavs have playoff potential if they find consistency.
Max Christie's slow start has reopened the Dallas Mavericks' shooting guard debate, giving Zaccharie Risacher a chance to prove his long-term potential.
The Dallas Mavericks (1-2) travel to Miami to face a 0-3 Heat team fresh off high‑profile offseason moves, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson and former Mavs sharpshooters. The preview highlights Kyrie Irving’s return from injury management and Cooper Flg’s questionable status after a shoulder scare, while noting the Heat’s reliance on Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo for scoring. Dallas boasts one of only four teams shooting above 50% early this season, contrasted with Miami’s sub‑42% field‑goal rate. The article outlines three key angles: the impact of Irving and Flagg, the challenge of containing Antetokounmpo, and the statistical edge the Mavericks hold heading into the 6:30 p.m. tip‑off at the Kaseya Center.
While San Antonio Spurs fans can rest easy knowing their team won’t go 0-82, head coach Mitch Johnson didn’t take the defending Western Conference champion’s first victory of 2026-27 lightly. “If you were in there, you would’ve thought we lost the game,” De’Aaron Fox said following the 122-106 victory at the Dallas Mavericks. The reason? […]
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Rookie guard Sergio de Larrea burst onto the NBA scene, scoring his first 21 career points in Dallas’ 122‑106 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 24. The 20‑year‑old, a 25th‑overall pick in the 2026 draft, shot 9‑of‑15 from the floor and added five rebounds and four assists off the bench, leading all reserves. With Cooper Flagg sidelined and Kyrie Irving resting, Coach Dusty May praised de Larrea’s defense, hustle and confidence, noting his rapid adaptation to the league’s speed. The Spaniard, a former Liga ACB Best Young Player and 2025 Spanish Supercup MVP, now earns more minutes as the Mavericks look to blend youth with veteran depth.
Kyrie Irving remains off the Dallas Mavericks’ injury report for Monday’s clash with the Miami Heat after sitting out Saturday’s 122-106 loss to the San Antonio Spurs for left‑knee management. He posted 24 points in 25 minutes during Friday’s 121-105 win over Indiana, his first game since tearing his ACL on March 3, 2025. Coach Dusty May says Dallas cleared him for Friday but has not decided on back‑to‑back play, noting there’s “certainly a chance” Irving will suit up both nights. The Heat enter the game 0‑3, while Dallas also lists several players—including Cooper Flagg (questionable) and Naji Marshall (ill)—as sidelined.
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg suffered a left shoulder injury after Indiana Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith committed a hard foul while Flagg was driving to the basket on a fast break late in the second quarter on Friday night.
The Mavericks enter Monday’s 6:30 p.m. CT matchup at the Kaseya Center with a slew of injuries. Cooper Flagg is listed as questionable after an MRI confirmed a mild left‑shoulder sprain; Naji Marshall sits out due to illness, and Caleb Martin is now doubtful with a right thumb sprain. Santi Aldama (right knee surgery), Tarik Biberović (heel bursitis), Dereck Lively II (foot surgery) and Kyrie Irving (left‑knee management) remain unavailable. Dallas is 1‑2, while Miami is 0‑3 after a 115‑110 loss to Charlotte. The report highlights limited minutes for Jett Howard and Morez Johnson Jr. as the teams prepare for the game.
The Pacers visit the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 6:00 PM ET for an early‑season Eastern Conference showdown. Indiana, coming off a win over New Orleans and a loss to Dallas, leans on Tyrese Haliburton and veteran Pascal Siakam to sustain its fast‑tempo offense. Brooklyn, seeking its first victory after defeats to Charlotte and Cleveland, hopes its young roster can slow Indiana’s transition game at home. The game airs on DAZN IND, YES Network and streams live via DAZN. Catch the matchup to see which team grabs early momentum.
Luka Dončić tells the California Post he feels at home in Los Angeles and hopes to retire as a Laker. After an unexpected trade from Dallas two years ago, the Slovenian star says training camp showed he belongs with the purple‑and‑gold organization and praises the city and franchise. While he admits NBA futures are uncertain, Dončić’s remarks signal a long‑term commitment, leaving the Lakers’ front office to build a competitive roster around him. The interview, dated Oct 16 2026, highlights his enthusiasm and the stakes for Los Angeles.
The new-look Miami Heat have stumbled to an 0-3 start in the 2026/27 season, their worst opening since 2007‑08. After a 25‑point loss to Minnesota, a 17‑point defeat by Detroit and a road loss to a shorthanded Charlotte squad, star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out with just 16 points on 4‑of‑11 shooting. Coach Erik Spoelstra blamed the physicality of officiating, while point guard Davion Mitchell highlighted a 25‑4 fourth‑quarter run that tied the game, finishing with 22 points and 10 assists. The starting five—Mitchell, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo—has been outscored by 30 points in its first 31 minutes together, posting a net rating of –47.1 per 100 possessions. The team remains optimistic, with the full roster expected for Monday’s matchup against Dallas, and only wing Pelle Larsson listed as probable with a sprained finger.
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 as Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points and De'Aaron Fox added 19 points with nine assists Saturday.
The 2026-27 NBA season is barely a week old, and the injury list is already growing. On Friday night alone, three of the league’s brightest young players went down: Cooper Flagg, Paolo Banchero and Jalen Duren. All three are now set to miss time. Dallas will feel it most quickly. Flagg, the No. 1 pick […]
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