Dusty May scored his first ever win with the Dallas Mavericks and as an NBA coach against the Indiana Pacers as Kyrie Irving poured in 24 points before revealing an ongoing injury situation. Star forward Cooper Flagg was hit on the fast break by Aaron Nesmith and suffered a shoulder injury that got a major […]
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Kyrie Irving is ruled out of the Mavericks' home opener against the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 24 due to left knee injury management, joining a long injury list that includes Cooper Flagg, Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberović, Dereck Lively II and Caleb Martin. Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. will play under a minutes restriction after being upgraded to probable. Coach Dusty May notes Irving’s limited minutes disrupt the usual rotation, while Naji Marshall and Marcus Sasser stepped up as point guards in Irving’s recent foul‑out, with Sasser scoring 17 in the Houston opener. Johnson, the ninth overall pick, contributed 8 points and 6 rebounds in the win at Indiana. The game tips off at 7 p.m. CT at the American Airlines Center, with Dallas heading to Miami next.
Kyrie Irving drops to doubtful for the Mavericks' home opener against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday after being listed as questionable earlier, as the left‑knee injury management continues. Meanwhile, Zaccharie Risacher and Morez Johnson Jr. move up to probable, Max Christie stays questionable, and Jett Howard improves to questionable. Dallas has already ruled out several players, including Cooper Flagg and Santi Aldama, for the 7 p.m. CT tip at American Airlines Center. Coach Dusty May says Irving will be on a minutes restriction following his ACL return, recalling his 24‑point effort before fouling out in a 121‑105 win at Indiana. The report also notes contributions from Naji Marshall, Marcus Sasser, and other bench players.
The NBA G League’s 2026/27 draft took place on October 24, with the Texas Legends using the No. 1 overall pick to select former lottery pick Jeremy Sochan. Sochan, a 23‑year‑old forward waived by Portland after a brief stint with the Knicks, aims to revive his NBA career via the Mavericks’ affiliate. The draft featured 77 trades involving 31 first‑round picks and saw 31 selections in Round 1, including Isaiah Carr (Motor City Cruise) and Kasean Pryor (Osceola Magic). Training camps open Monday, and the NBAGL Tip‑Off Tournament starts Nov. 8, leading into the regular season in December.
The Dallas Mavericks host the San Antonio Spurs in their home opener after a 121-105 win over Indiana, but injuries leave them shorthanded. Cooper Flagg (shoulder) and frontcourt pieces Dereck Lively II and Santi Aldama are out, giving Victor Wembanyama a clear advantage. Wembanyama posted 25 points and 13 rebounds against the Rockets, and the Spurs are projected as -12.5 favorites with the game total set at 231.5. The analysis backs a Mavericks +12.5 bet, an under 231.5 total, and a Wembanyama over 11.5 rebounds play, while suggesting Daniel Gafford under 6.5 rebounds due to limited minutes.
The Dallas Mavericks announced that Cooper Flagg's injury on Friday night against the Indiana Pacers was a "mild shoulder sprain." This update is promising, as it shows Flagg avoided a serious injury after a hard foul by Aaron Nesmith.
Dallas Mavericks give new update on Cooper Flagg following his left shoulder injury.
The Dallas Mavericks face the winless San Antonio Spurs tonight, but key playmakers Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving remain in doubt. Flagg is ruled out after an MRI shows a mild left shoulder sprain, while Irving is listed as questionable because of renewed knee soreness. The Spurs also miss frontcourt rookie Jayden Quaintance with a knee issue. Coach Dusty May is expected to rely on backcourt depth, projecting Marcus Sasser at point guard and Max Christie at shooting guard. Both teams enter the game shorthanded, adding intrigue to the early‑season matchup.
The Dallas Mavericks host the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center on Saturday, October 24, at 8:00 PM ET.
With Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May getting his first win in the 121-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers, the team is now dealing with injuries to two key players. As Mavericks star Cooper Flagg is battling a shoulder sprain, the status has now been revealed for Kyrie Irving and his listing for Saturday’s contest […]
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Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg suffers a mild left‑shoulder sprain, revealed by an MRI after Friday’s win in Indiana. He will miss the home opener against San Antonio on Saturday and will be reevaluated next week, with his return uncertain for the Monday, Wednesday and Friday games. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick, Rookie of the Year, is averaging 23.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 3.0 steals and 1.0 block in the first two games of the 2026‑27 season. Flagg joins nine other Mavericks on the injury report, including Kyrie Irving and Max Christie, as Dallas adopts a cautious approach to early‑season injuries.
The Mavericks enter their home opener against the San Antonio Spurs with 10 players listed on the injury report. Kyrie Irving (left knee management) and rookie Cooper Flagg (left shoulder sprain) are among the questionable, while Max Christie, Zaccharie Risacher and Morez Johnson Jr. also miss time. Jett Howard is doubtful with calf tightness, and Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberović, Dereck Lively II and Caleb Martin are out after surgeries or sprains. Despite the setbacks, Irving scored 24 points in Friday’s 121‑105 win at Indiana, his second game back from a torn ACL. Coach Dusty May says the staff is proceeding cautiously early in the season.
Cooper Flagg will be on the sidelines for a brief period after picking up a shoulder injury during the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Flagg started the second season of his budding NBA career. He earned multiple accolades as a rookie last season, winning Rookie of the Year as he […]
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Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg has been diagnosed with a mild left shoulder sprain following an MRI examination, the team announced. The small forward will be re-evaluated next week, leaving his immediate availability uncertain as Dallas monitors his recovery. Flagg sustained the injury during the Mavericks’ recent game against the Indiana Pacers after landing awkwardly […]
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Former San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan is expected to be selected with the first overall pick in the NBA G League Draft, according to HoopsHype. The 23-year-old will join the Texas Legends, the Dallas Mavericks’ G League affiliate, as he looks to rebuild his career and earn another opportunity in […]
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The Dallas Mavericks announce that rookie star Cooper Flagg suffers a mild left shoulder sprain and will miss Saturday’s home opener against the San Antonio Spurs. An MRI confirmed the injury after Flagg was fouled by Aaron Nesmith with 59.7 seconds left in the first half of the 121‑105 win at Indiana, where he scored 14 points in 17 minutes. Flagg, the 2025 first‑overall pick and last season’s Rookie of the Year, had also poured 32 points in the season‑opening loss at Houston. The team, already dealing with multiple injuries, will re‑evaluate Flagg next week.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May needs to unleash Zaccharie Risacher defensively, while not forcing him to do too much offensively, to fully unlock his game.
The Dallas Mavericks better hope that Cooper Flagg's shoulder injury from Friday night's game against the Indiana Pacers isn't serious, as the team needs him healthy badly to remain competitive amid a brutal early-season stretch.
Rui Hachimura faces his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, for the first time since leaving in free agency to join the Clippers. The 28‑year‑old posted 16 points, six rebounds and two steals in a 125‑117 Clippers loss, but says he cherished the warm reception from ex‑teammates and coaches. Hachimura, who signed a two‑year, $28 million deal (with a $14 million option) with LA, also recapped playful trash‑talk with Luka Dončić, who joked about missing him despite a light‑hearted post‑game interview. The two will meet again when the Lakers visit the Clippers next Wednesday, the second of four Pacific Division clashes this season.
The Dallas Mavericks have added several names to the NBA injury report for Saturday, October 24, with Kyrie Irving listed as questionable and Cooper Flagg ruled out ahead of their game against the San Antonio Spurs. LeBron James remains out for the Philadelphia 76ers, while the latest report also includes updates for Washington, Chicago, Denver […]
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Naji Marshall was the Dallas Mavericks' enforcer when he came to Cooper Flagg's defense amidst a dirty play by Aaron Nesmith of the Indiana Pacers, and this is exactly what the Mavericks need from Marshall.
The NBA season has barely been underway for a few hours, yet there’s no shortage of drama for fans to unpack. Cooper Flagg’s frightening fall set off a confrontation between the Mavericks and Pacers, while Kevin Durant and De’Aaron Fox got into a heated exchange in another game. And away from the on-court clashes, Jayson […]
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Yaxel Lendeborg will talk trash to Luka Doncic the next time they face off.
Kyrie Irving celebrates Tyrese Haliburton’s first home game back after tearing his Achilles in the 2025 NBA Finals, cheering a 121-105 Mavericks win over the Pacers. Irving, who returned from a left‑ACL tear in March 2025, scores 24 points and reflects on the shared injury journey, emphasizing family support and mental resilience. Haliburton posts 18 points, six rebounds and seven assists, though he goes cold from three. The matchup highlights the rivalry between Dallas and Indiana, with the teams set to meet again on Nov. 9 in Dallas.
Cooper Flagg exits the Mavericks’ 121‑105 win over Indiana with left‑shoulder soreness after a flagrant‑1 foul by Aaron Nesmith with 59.7 seconds left in the first half. Flagg finished with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and a plus‑34 in 17 minutes before the injury forced a substitution. Both Nesmith and Naji Marshall receive technical fouls, and Kyrie Irving urges better on‑court awareness. Coach Dusty May says Flagg is in good spirits but a full evaluation, possibly an MRI, will take a few days. The Mavs, already missing several players, host the Spurs Saturday night.