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The Mavericks kept their final preseason roster spot busy Tuesday, cycling through several players before finishing with big man Jorge Diaz Graham. Dallas confirmed Monday’s signing of Matt Cross, then waived him to sign Darin Green Jr. Green was waived for Chris Mantis, who was then waived for Diaz Graham. Got all that? There won’t […] The post NBA Moves: Mavericks, Clippers, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kyrie Irving believes Dallas Mavericks teammate Cooper Flagg possesses some of the same qualities that helped Kevin Durant become one of the NBA’s greatest players. Flagg is entering his second season after an impressive rookie campaign that saw him average 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game on his way to winning Rookie […] The post Kyrie Irving Sees KD-Like Qualities in Cooper Flagg appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Jorge Diaz Graham gives the Dallas Mavericks another 3-point shooter in their frontcourt.
The Mavericks completed a series of minor roster moves on Tuesday, swapping multiple players in and out of the 21st spot on their preseason roster. After officially confirming Monday’s signing of Matt Cross, the team waived Cross to sign guard Darin Green Jr. (Twitter link), waived Green to sign forward Chris Mantis (Twitter link), and […]
Sergio De Larrea is making a strong case to be the Dallas Mavericks' backup point guard, especially with Marcus Sasser not playing.
Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri is going to allow the young players to play, and this is exactly what Zaccharie Risacher needs in his first season with the team.
The Dallas Mavericks signed Matt Cross to a contract, and their competition on the wing for a two-way contract just got even more interesting.
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. This led Irving to show respect […]
With Kyrie Irving back in the lineup, Cooper Flagg's playmaking for the Dallas Mavericks is finally set to be on full display.
Appearing on CNBC ahead of the first of two Mavericks/Rockets games in Macao over the weekend, NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed confidence that the NBA will work out an agreement to merge with the EuroLeague (video link). Reporting last week indicated that EuroLeague shareholders turned down the NBA’s initial proposal for a merger, but the […]
The Dallas Mavericks shouldn't let Max Christie's shooting overshadow Zaccharie Risacher's upside when figuring out the starting lineup, especially with Dallas' long-term future in mind.
Bam Adebayo expects Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball to provide all kinds of excitement.
The Detroit Pistons are intrigued by Kyrie Irving's ability to play next to ball-dominant stars, and if they want to make a trade with the Dallas Mavericks for him, Dallas should target Ronald Holland II, Daniss Jenkins, and Ebuka Okorie.
When I think of the Mavericks’ impactful players in their 2024 Finals run, one of the first names that comes to mind is Derrick Jones Jr. He wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty, do the little things, make a big defensive impact, and be an athletic sparkplug. Mavericks rookie forward Tobi Lawal brings those […]
The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward Matt Cross to a training camp contract, according to Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot. The 6-foot-7 forward returns to the organization after spending the 2025-26 season with Dallas’ G League affiliate, the Texas Legends. Cross, who went undrafted out of SMU in the 2025 NBA Draft, previously signed […] The post Mavericks bring back Matt Cross appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says he honestly believes Kyrie Irving is a good fit for the team and organization. On The Hoop Collective podcast, Ujiri praised Irving, naming the main reasons he believes in the 34-year-old. "I think it was Kevin Durant who said it: there's only one Kyrie walking around in the world, right? You know, like, it's crazy that you see him and his talent. "And that's kind of what we see, even if it's to ease up the game, you know, like, but also Kyrie ...
Pelicans The Pelicans have waived Caleb Houstan, according to the NBA’s transaction log. Houstan, 23, had been in camp on an Exhibit 9 deal after spending his first four NBA seasons with Orlando and Atlanta. The 6-foot-8 wing has averaged 3.9 points in 186 career games while shooting 37.8 percent from 3-point range. He appeared […] The post NBA Moves. Pelicans, Mavericks, Clippers, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire .
MACAO — Max Christie scored 14 points on 4-of-7 shooting Sunday as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 132-115 at The Venetian Arena. He went 2-of-3 from 3-point range and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line, and added 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal in 21:38. Christie scored 6 points in the first quarter […]
Kyrie Irving’s return gave Dallas its first opportunity to watch him compete alongside Cooper Flagg. The trade conversation already threatens to make that beginning sound temporary. That is the tension surrounding Dallas right now. Irving returned after a 19-month absence, scored 17 points against Houston in China, and helped the Mavericks win their preseason meeting, […] The post Kyrie Irving trade talk overlooks what he’s already giving Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pelicans have waived Caleb Houstan, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Houstan is a four-year NBA veteran who signed an Exhibit 9 training camp deal with New Orleans in early August. The Canadian small forward holds career averages of 3.9 points in 13.4 minutes per game across 186 appearances with Orlando and Atlanta. Known for […]
Kyrie Irving believes Dallas Mavericks teammate Cooper Flagg possesses some of the same qualities that helped Kevin Durant become one of the NBA’s greatest players. Flagg is entering his second season after an impressive rookie campaign that saw him average 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game on his way to winning Rookie […] The post Kyrie Irving Sees KD-Like Qualities in Cooper Flagg appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Kyrie Irving found his name in trade rumors over the offseason, but Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri made it clear that the team values their veteran point guard.
ESPN is expected to hire Jason Kidd for its NBA studio coverage, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported Oct. 5. Andrew Marchand and Dan Shanoff of The Athletic followed with a report that Kidd would join NBA Countdown, the network’s pregame and halftime show, in the seat Michael Malone held last season. Dallas and […]
Ahead of the 2026-27 season, amid trade speculation surrounding Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving, team president Masai Ujiri is excited for the nine-time All-Star’s comeback season. While some predict the upcoming season will be Irving’s last with the Mavericks, Ujiri said Kyrie can help mentor his young teammates in Dallas. Masai is entering his first season […] The post Masai Ujiri explains how Kyrie Irving makes all the difference for Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Raptors have announced the signing of 7'5" center, who has signed multiple contracts with the Dallas Mavericks over his career, but only played for their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends. The Raptors officially announced the signing of big man Jamarion Sharp . The center had signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Clippers in the summer, but was waived on September 25, just before training camp. Toronto have also waived Chucky Hepburn to make way for Jamarion. Sharp pla...