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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.
The Texas Legends drafted Jeremy Sochan with the first pick in the 2026 NBA G League Draft over the weekend, but the easiest way to make him a Dallas Maverick, signing him to a two-way deal, is off the table due to Sochan's experience.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jaylen Williams says he stayed up texting teammate Jalen Williams until 2 a.m. after Jalen’s season‑ending fibula fracture and ankle dislocation was confirmed by GM Sam Presti. He also offered support to Cason Wallace, who faces shoulder surgery, and reflected on the team’s effort to stay positive despite missing Jalen, Wallace and All‑Star Chet Holmgren (right knee). The Thunder still beat the Phoenix Suns 125‑114 to go 4‑0, with Jaylen contributing six points, six rebounds and three assists. Coach Mark Daigneault praised the squad’s compassion and focus heading into a road game against the Mavericks.
After a headline‑grabbing summer trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, the Heat entered the 2026 NBA season with championship hopes, surrendering most assets except Bam Adebayo. However, the new lineup sputters: the Heat fell to 0‑4, including a Monday night loss to the Dallas Mavericks, and appear lost and overwhelmed on the court. The article dissects why the blockbuster move has so far failed to translate into wins.
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 113-109 on Oct. 26, 2026, improving to 2-2. Cooper Flagg led the way with a game‑high 29 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, five steals and three blocks, scoring 12 in the pivotal fourth quarter. Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington, and bench scorer Walter Clayton Jr. (15 points in 17 minutes) also made key contributions. Coach Dusty May praised the team’s hustle, unselfish play and defensive grit, noting Flagg’s “bad dude” finish in the paint and the Mavericks’ physical effort against Giannis Antetokounmpo. The win marks a significant road victory for Dallas.
The Texas Legends unveil their 18‑player training camp roster for the 2026‑27 G League season, highlighted by No. 1 overall pick Jeremy Sochan. The former Baylor star, who won an NBA title with the Knicks and most recently was waived by Portland, joins the Mavericks’ affiliate after stints with the Spurs, Knicks and Trail Blazers. Also selected are guard Jevin Muniz (No. 10), 7‑ft‑1 center Matthew Lane (No. 17) and forward Jonathan Jackson (No. 40), plus international picks Jorge and Guillermo Diaz Graham and Bahrain’s Muzamil “Zee” Hamoda. Mavericks two‑way players Walter Clayton Jr., Jett Howard and Tobi Lawal round out the squad. The Legends open the G League season on Nov. 8 in Mexico City, with a home debut Nov. 13.
The Dallas Mavericks have sent forward Santi Aldama to their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, to resume practice as part of his post‑knee‑surgery rehab. Aldama, who underwent an arthroscopic right‑knee procedure on March 17 while with Memphis, will scrimmage but not play in the Legends’ season‑opening game in Mexico City on Nov. 8. Acquired from the Grizzlies on July 8, he missed all preseason action and the first four regular‑season games, with Dallas currently 2‑2 after his absence. Coach Dusty May says Aldama is progressing and could become a valuable stretch‑five once cleared.
The Miami Heat’s 0‑4 start has sparked heated criticism of Bam Adebayo after his 8‑point, 8‑rebound effort in a 113‑109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 27, 2026. On the Shannon Sharpe‑led Nightcap podcast, Sharpe and former NBA star Joe Johnson slam Adebayo’s “lifeless” play, questioning his status as a franchise cornerstone despite his 83‑point career high. They note his 3‑of‑10 shooting and 0‑of‑5 from three, warning the Heat need a more aggressive interior presence alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Adebayo later accepted responsibility, saying he won’t overthink his missed shots.