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Daniel Gafford is giving the Mavericks a reason to abandon trade plans
Daniel Gafford's strong start to the season should make the Dallas Mavericks rethink their openness to trade the 28-year-old center.
Walter Clayton Jr. signing is the Mavericks' biggest steal of the season
Walter Clayton Jr. has been the biggest steal of the season for the Dallas Mavericks due to his ball-handling and 3-point shooting.
Mavericks have plenty of time to solve their Walter Clayton Jr. dilemma
The Dallas Mavericks need to convert Walter Clayton Jr.'s contract to a standard deal, but they have plenty of time to do this. His two-way eligibility won't run out until February.
Mavericks' shooting struggles make Santi Aldama's return even more crucial
The Dallas Mavericks are struggling at 3-point shooting this season, and this makes Santi Aldama's return to the lineup even more important due to the spacing and shooting he provides.
Mavericks' strong start is hiding a troubling roster flaw
The Dallas Mavericks' loss to the Kings exposed flaws in their perimeter defense and shot creation, raising questions about whether their early success is sustainable.
Mavericks' gamble on Morez Johnson Jr. is starting to pay off
The Dallas Mavericks took a gamble by selecting Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but this decision is starting to pay off.
Max Christie's brutal start makes it harder for Mavericks to justify his starting spot
Max Christie is struggling to start the season for the Dallas Mavericks, and his spot in the starting five is becoming harder for Dusty May to justify — especially with Zaccharie Risacher being so impactful.
Mavericks' trade stance on Kyrie Irving is exactly what Cooper Flagg needs
The Dallas Mavericks are not taking trade calls on Kyrie Irving, and he is the exact co-star that Cooper Flagg needs to be at his best.
Cooper Flagg’s worst game still proved he’s trending toward greatness
Cooper Flagg was awful against the Sacramento Kings, yet he just kept shooting. The Dallas Mavericks should be happy.
Daniel Gafford's rim protection is exposing a Mavericks defensive dilemma
Daniel Gafford has anchored the Dallas Mavericks' interior defense, but Dallas' reliance on him is exposing some troubling defensive weaknesses.
Kyrie Irving's stance on the Mavericks is exactly what should keep him in Dallas
Kyrie Irving is comfortable playing on the Dallas Mavericks alongside Cooper Flagg, and Dallas shouldn't trade him and mess up a good thing.
Mavericks' decision to pass on Yaxel Lendeborg keeps looking worse
The Dallas Mavericks' decision to draft Morez Johnson Jr. over Yaxel Lendeborg keeps looking worse, as Lendeborg is dominating for the Golden State Warriors while Johnson is struggling.
Kyrie Irving is making it harder for the Mavericks to trade him with every game
Kyrie Irving's hot start is making it harder for the Dallas Mavericks to justify trading him. While it once seemed like it would make sense for the Mavericks to consider moving Irving, Irving and Cooper Flagg have helped Dallas look like a playoff team.
Caleb Martin's resurgence is exactly what the Mavericks' defense needs
The Dallas Mavericks still have issues guarding the perimeter, but if Caleb Martin can continue to be consistent offensively, his perimeter defense will shine.
Kyrie Irving already fits better with Cooper Flagg than he did with Luka Doncic
As much as Kyrie Irving had success with Luka Doncic on the Dallas Mavericks, from a schematic standpoint, Cooper Flagg is a better co-star for Irving.
Dusty May's persona is transforming the Mavericks' culture
Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May is transforming the team's culture through six games.
Dwight Powell's overseas move proves the Mavericks made the right call to move on
Dwight Powell signed with Fenerbahce on Friday, and the Dallas Mavericks made the right call to waive him since he is no longer in the NBA.
Kyrie Irving-Heat trade speculation has one problem Mavericks fans should love
The trade buzz involving Kyrie Irving and the Miami Heat has a clear problem: Miami doesn't have the young players or the draft capital to make the Dallas Mavericks even pick up the phone.
Zaccharie Risacher has been everything the Mavericks needed and more
Zaccharie Risacher is bringing strong defense, effective scoring, and high energy for the Dallas Mavericks. These are all things that the team needs from him.
Cooper Flagg is becoming a Mavericks superstar much faster than expected
Cooper Flagg's elite start to the 2026-27 season is showing why he's already a superstar for the Dallas Mavericks.
Dusty May is playing to the Mavericks’ strengths in ways Jason Kidd struggled
Dusty May has been far better as an in-game adjuster and with lineup combinations compared to Jason Kidd was for the Dallas Mavericks, and it's leading to wins.
P.J. Washington is silencing the Cooper Flagg fit concerns
P.J. Washington was not a great fit with Cooper Flagg last season for the Dallas Mavericks, but those concerns have been obliterated this season due to Washington's strong play.
Cooper Flagg's improved playmaking raises the Mavericks' offensive ceiling
Cooper Flagg's playmaking is evolving quickly, and his improved feel, patience, and decision-making are unlocking a new level for the Dallas Mavericks.
Mavericks' no-brainer Zaccharie Risacher move proves they believe in his future
The Dallas Mavericks have exercised their fourth-year team option on Zaccharie Risacher's contract for the 2027-28 season, proving they believe in his future after just a week of seeing him play.
Cooper Flagg is the Mavericks' star but Kyrie Irving remains their soul
While Cooper Flagg is obviously the Dallas Mavericks' star and franchise cornerstone, Kyrie Irving remains the team's soul due to his leadership and overall importance to their success.
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