The Dallas Mavericks list Kyrie Irving as questionable with a left knee issue ahead of Wednesday night’s 9:30 p.m. ET showdown against the 4‑0 Oklahoma City Thunder. Irving, back after missing the entire 2025‑26 season, averages 19 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 27 minutes, but his status is uncertain as seven Mavericks are on the injury report. Dallas also doubts Dereck Lively II, Sergio de Larrea, Santi Aldama and Tarik Biberovic, while the Thunder grapple with the loss of Jalen Williams (fractured ankle) and Cason Wallace (torn labrum) plus other absences. The game could decide the Mavericks’ first home win of the season.
The Milwaukee Bucks snap a winless streak with a 110-102 victory over the Indiana Pacers, while the Miami Heat drop their fourth straight game after blowing a six‑point lead against the Dallas Mavericks. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who recently requested a trade, posts a triple‑double for Miami (29 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists), but the Heat can’t capitalize. Tyrese Haliburton leads Milwaukee, and Tyler Herro surprisingly contributes 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Bucks. The divergent paths underscore the Bucks’ early momentum in a rebuild and the Heat’s ongoing struggles.
The Miami Heat drop to 0-4 after a 113-109 loss to Dallas, and star center Bam Adebayo erupts on the media. Insider Howard Beck suggests Adebayo’s anger stems from feeling like a scapegoat in the new "Giannis universe" after the team signed Giannis Antetokounmpo. Adebayo, averaging just 11.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists while shooting 40% overall and 16.7% from three over four games, struggled with only eight points in the Dallas loss. The article explores whether the Heat can balance Giannis’ dominance with Adebayo’s role as the season progresses.
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 113-109, and 19‑year‑old Cooper Flagg stole the spotlight with a dominant fourth quarter. Flagg directly contributed to 14 of the Mavericks’ final 16 points, scoring 12 himself, hitting a clutch three‑pointer, a spin‑fade jumper and a dunk after blocking Andrew Wiggins. His surge, which includes a drive past Giannis Antetokounmpo, gave Dallas a decisive four‑point lead. Through the season’s first week, Flagg tops the NBA in player efficiency rating, and his performance sparked a playoff‑ready intensity reminiscent of Luka Doncic’s 2024 heroics. The article argues Flagg is already showing the poise and dominance of a future postseason star.
The Detroit Pistons reportedly admire Kyrie Irving's fit alongside Cade Cunningham after previously exploring a trade with Dallas.
Dallas looks to be better than projected and if Cooper Flagg can keep this up, it may lead to an earlier than expected outcome.
Victor Wembanyama bursts onto the 2026‑27 NBA season as the league’s blocks leader, averaging just over four per game in his first four outings. After posting six blocks vs. Oklahoma City, two against Houston, four in Dallas and five against Sacramento, he’s already climbed the all‑time blocks leaderboard, moving from 224th at the end of 2025‑26 to a tie for 211th with Carmelo Anthony. The article lists the 13 players he passed, including Kobe Bryant and Andre Iguodala, and notes that 30 active players still rank above him as he chases the title of greatest blocker ever.
Cooper Flagg leads the Dallas Mavericks to a 113-109 win over the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on October 26, 2026. The 19‑year‑old, now listed at 6‑10½, posts a near‑triple‑double with 29 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists, plus 5 steals and 3 blocks, showcasing guard‑like agility and stifling defense. Comparisons to Toni Kukoč highlight his versatile skill set, while his growth since his Duke days underscores his rising star status.
Luka Doncic’s 41 points and Austin Reaves’ 26 weren’t enough as the Lakers fall 136-129 to the Portland Trail Blazers, snapping a three‑game winning streak. Coach JJ Redick warned the Blazers, bolstered by Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, would test LA’s defense, and the fourth quarter proved decisive with Portland outscoring the Lakers 34-26. Morant and Deni Avdija each poured in 23, Jrue Holiday 22 and Lillard 21, sealing the win with a clutch three‑pointer under a minute left. The loss underscores that scoring alone won’t carry the Lakers; defensive improvements are now the priority.
The Dallas Mavericks (2-2) host the 4-0 Oklahoma City Thunder on Oct. 28, 2026, after the Thunder announce season‑ending injuries to Cason Wallace (torn labrum) and Jalen Williams (broken ankle), with Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso also sidelined. Despite losing key players, OKC still leans on Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Isaiah Hartenstein and Kenrich Williams. The Mavericks hope to exploit the depleted roster, especially if they can limit SGA’s free‑throw attempts—he’s only taken 18 in four games, half his usual rate. Kyrie Irving remains questionable for Dallas. Tip‑off is set for 8:30 p.m. at the American Airlines Center.
Bam Adeboudy, who’s shouldering criticism for Miami’s 0‑4 start, sees his numbers dip to 11.8 PPG on 40% shooting, down from last season’s 20.1 PPG. He’s just eight points in a loss to Dallas and is seven rebounds shy of Udonis Haslem’s franchise record. New signing Tim Hardaway Jr. struggles, hitting only 5‑of‑25 in four games after a $6.5 M deal. Giannis Antetokounmpo, at 28.5 PPG and 9.5 RPG, still seeks his first win with the Heat. Injuries loom as Simone Fontecchio is doubtful with illness and Pelle Larsson remains a prob‑able ankle sprain.
The Dallas Mavericks announce rookie Sergio De Larrea is out for Wednesday’s 8:30 p.m. CT game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a right‑knee sprain, ending his brief return after a hard fall in the second quarter on Monday. Kyrie Irving remains questionable after logging 32:40 in the 113‑109 win over Miami, his third game back from a torn ACL. Coach Dusty May praised De Larrea as a "tough kid" but expects imaging tomorrow to determine the outlook. The Mavericks also list Naji Marshall (illness), Caleb Martin (thumb), Santi Aldama (knee surgery), Tarik Biberović (heel) and Dereck Lively II (foot surgery) as injuries as they head into a three‑game homestand (Thunder, Rockets, Kings).
The Dallas Mavericks recalled forward Santi Aldama from their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, on Oct. 28 as part of his return‑to‑play protocol after right‑knee surgery. Although he didn’t appear in a Legends game, Aldama is listed as doubtful for Wednesday’s 8:30 p.m. CT home matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has missed all preseason action and the first three regular‑season games, including a 121‑105 win at Indiana and a 122‑106 loss to San Antonio. Aldama, acquired from Memphis in July, is progressing but remains a question mark for the Mavericks’ early season lineup.
The Spurs face the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 27, 2026 at 7 PM CT in a preseason showdown streamed on DAZN. After a 122‑106 win over a short‑handed Mavericks and a 126‑97 blowout of the Kings on Oct. 16, San Antonio looks poised for another easy victory, though the Kings sit at 1‑2 and are missing Ben Simmons after an Achilles tear. Veteran guard De’Aaron Fox earned a surprise ejection after a sideline incident with Domantas Sabonis. Expect a dominant Spurs performance as they aim to capitalize on the Kings’ injuries and inconsistency.
The Miami Heat begin the 2026-27 season 0‑4, dropping a 113‑109 game to the Dallas Mavericks despite adding Giannis Antetokounmpo. Former guard Gilbert Arenas voiced his disappointment on “The Gilbert Arenas Show,” questioning whether keeping Tyler Herro would've helped. Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo combined for 37 points, 22 rebounds and 14 assists, yet the team looked off‑beat, with Adebayo shooting just 3‑of‑10. With a road matchup against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, the Heat hope to rebound quickly.
Cooper Flagg rebounds from a sprained shoulder to post 29 points, six rebounds, five steals, three blocks and a career‑high‑tying 11 assists in the Mavericks’ 113‑109 win over Miami, prompting coach Dusty May to envision 15‑20‑assist games. Meanwhile, the Wizards and rookie Bilal Coulibaly entered “11th‑hour” talks after missing a rookie‑scale extension, leaving his future uncertain but still under consideration. Oklahoma City’s outlook grows bleak as Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Chet Holmgren (patellar tendinitis) and Alex Caruso (ankle) are out, forcing coach Mark Daigneault to scramble for viable lineups.
The Mavericks list Kyrie Irving (left knee management), Naji Marshall (illness) and Caleb Martin (right thumb sprain) as questionable for Wednesday’s home game against the 4‑0 Thunder, while Santi Aldama (right knee surgery) and Tarik Biberović (heel bursitis) are doubtful. Irving, who missed the last back‑to‑back, is on a minutes restriction after returning from a torn ACL in March 2025 and has scored 15, 24 and 18 points in his first three games. Dallas sits 2‑2 after a 113‑109 win over Miami, and the Thunder have ruled out six players, leaving Ajay Mitchell questionable. Tip‑off is 8:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.
The Dallas Mavericks struggled in clutch games last season, but Cooper Flagg's clutch gene proved this won't be an issue after he closed out the Miami Heat on Monday night.
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Wednesday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks with six key players sidelined, including Chet Holmgren (right‑knee patellar tendinitis) and All‑Star Jalen Williams (left ankle fracture and fibula break). Alex Caruso, Thomas Sorber, Nikola Topić, and Cason Wallace also miss the game, the latter undergoing shoulder surgery. Despite the rash of injuries, the Thunder remain 4‑0, highlighted by Ajay Mitchell’s recent 30‑point debut. Dallas sits 2‑2 after a 113‑109 win over Miami. Tip‑off is 8:30 p.m. CT at the American Airlines Center, broadcast nationally on ESPN.
Walter Clayton Jr. was exactly what the Dallas Mavericks' backcourt needed, and his 15-point game against the Miami Heat proved that he's ready for rotation minutes.
Santi Aldama will practice with the Texas Legends as he recovers from knee surgery, meaning that his Dallas Mavericks debut is on the horizon. Dallas needs him back in the lineup, as he brings the shooting and versatility their frontcourt needs.
After a 113-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks that left Miami 0-4, Giannis Antetokounmpo urges the Heat to stay calm. The former Bucks star posted his first triple‑double in a Miami jersey—29 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists—but warned against panic, saying the team must “take a deep breath” and focus on fixing the offensive lapse that cost them four points in the final six minutes. Antetokounmpo noted modest defensive improvements, expressed mild surprise at the start, and reminded teammates there are 78 games left. The Heat hope to snap the streak against Atlanta on Wednesday.
The Miami Heat drop to a 0-4 start, their worst in almost 20 years, after a loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Center Bam Adebayo blamed the media for the slump, prompting ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith to fire back on X, urging Adebayo to stop “b****ing” about the press and ignore social‑media trolls. Adebayo is averaging 11.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and shooting just 40% overall (16.7% from three) this season, including 8 points on 3‑10 shooting against Dallas. The Heat now head to Atlanta looking for answers.
Mavericks forward Santi Aldama, recovering from right‑knee arthroscopy, joins the G League’s Texas Legends for practice as part of his rehab, signaling a near‑term NBA return. Rookie Cooper Flagg bounces back from a shoulder sprain, delivering 29 points, 11 assists and a near‑career‑high performance in a 113‑109 win at Miami. Two‑way player Walter Clayton, fresh from a split 2025‑26 rookie season, posts 15 points and a team‑best +22 rating in 17 minutes against the Heat, praising his seamless transition. Former owner Mark Cuban reflects on his reduced role after selling the franchise, emphasizing his new minority‑owner status.
Luka Dončić, the Lakers' six‑time All‑Star, was first alerted to Mark Walter’s surprise decision to sell the franchise for a record $12.5 billion by his manager Lara Beth Seager while he was waking up in Slovenia. By the time the sale to Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger became public on Aug. 12, Dončić had already accepted the news, saying “there’s not much that can shock me anymore.” He later posted on X that he’s used to big changes after his 2025 trade from Dallas and a recent $165 million, three‑year extension. The deal blindsided Lakers governor Jeanie Buss, who learned of it only hours before the leak, and now awaits NBA approval. The Lakers, 3‑0, aim to stay unbeaten against Portland on Wednesday.