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Zaccharie Risacher is not the first name anyone mentions when talking about the Mavericks. That would be Cooper Flagg. Or Kyrie Irving. Or even new coach Dusty May. But Risacher could still end up being pretty important. The former No. 1 overall pick scored 16 points on 7-of-13 shooting in Dallas’ preseason win over Houston on […] The post Zaccharie Risacher starting to settle in with Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
When Fred VanVleet went down with a season-ending injury before the start of the Houston Rockets’ 2025 training camp, the Rockets looked for a backcourt player to step up and replace their on-court leader. The Rockets tried multiple players, including Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard, and even Aaron Holiday. Each player had different levels of success, […]
The Dallas Mavericks wrapped up a two-game preseason set against the Houston Rockets in Macau, China over the weekend, splitting the outcomes. Kyrie Irving had been ready to go for some time now, just awaiting the opportunity to take the court in an official capacity after sustaining an ACL injury on March 3, 2025. Despite […]
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving officially stepped onto an NBA court for the first time since March 3, 2025, and showed flashes of the brilliance we’re used to. On Sunday, Irving scored 22 points in 17 minutes in the Mavericks’ 132-115 win over the Rockets in China. Now, with Irving back in the fold for […] The post NBA rumors: Mavericks rivals keep trying to push Kyrie Irving trade narrative, but he’s just ready to mentor Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cavaliers Mario Hezonja looked much more comfortable in his second preseason appearance with the Cavaliers. Mack Perry of Sports Illustrated highlighted Hezonja’s all-around performance against Orlando, when the veteran forward finished with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in just under 17 minutes. Hezonja also shot 5-of-9 from the field […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
MACAO — Sergio de Larrea finished plus-34 in 22:25 off the bench Sunday, the best mark on either side of the Dallas Mavericks’ 132-115 preseason win over the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. The rookie guard had 9 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals on 3-of-7 shooting. In the fourth quarter alone […]
The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets took their Texas rivalry on the road to Asia for some preseason games, and one of the highlights was the return of Kyrie Irving. Irving missed 586 days after blowing out the ACL in his left knee, and he’s now 34, which means that his playing days are mostly […]
The Houston Rockets had a tale of two games in China. After looking good in game 1, the Rockets sat Kevin Durant, Steven Adams, Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun in game 2, losing a ton of firepower, while the Dallas Mavericks were boosted by the return of Kyrie Irving and downed the Rockets 132-115. The […]
MACAO — Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg played their first game together Sunday, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 132-115 at The Venetian Arena. Irving scored 17 points in his first game since tearing the ACL in his left knee on March 3, 2025. Flagg had 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists […]
Rooting for Marcus Smart while he's not on the Boston Celtics anymore is one thing, but it makes the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to let him walk look even dumber. Seriously, why did they do that?
The 2026/27 regular season will tip-off on October 20, and several teams around the NBA still have roster openings to fill. As our two-way contract tracker shows, each of the following teams have one two-way vacancy: Boston Celtics Houston Rockets Los Angeles Clippers Milwaukee Bucks Philadelphia 76ers Sacramento Kings Washington Wizards Boston currently has Devin […]
Kyrie Irving waited more than 19 months for this. Then he scored on the Mavericks’ first possession. Irving returned Sunday after missing all of last season while recovering from a torn left ACL and finished with 17 points, three assists and two rebounds in 22 minutes as Dallas beat Houston 132-115. “A lot of emotions,” […] The post Kyrie Irving makes immediate impact in return: ‘I was dreaming about how that would go’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
MACAO — Kyrie Irving will keep playing as long as he loves being in the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks guard said Sunday after his first game in 587 days. Irving scored 17 points in 21:56 of a 132-115 preseason win over the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. The game was his first since he […]
MACAO — Kyrie Irving had been imagining his first basket long before he scored it 14 seconds into Sunday’s game at The Venetian Arena. The Dallas Mavericks guard drove for a reverse layup on the opening possession of a 132-115 preseason win over the Houston Rockets, his first game since tearing the ACL in his […]
MACAO — Kyrie Irving needed 14 seconds to score in his first game since tearing the ACL in his left knee on March 3, 2025. He drove for a reverse layup on the opening possession Sunday at The Venetian Arena, and the Dallas Mavericks went on to beat the Houston Rockets 132-115. The win split […]
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets 132-115 in the NBA China Game at Venetian Arena in Macao on Sunday, October 11, as Kyrie Irving returned to action for the first time since suffering a torn ACL in March, 2025. Irving suited up for Dallas after missing months while recovering from the knee injury. He […] The post Kyrie Irving returns as Mavericks dominate Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kyrie Irving’s long-awaited return delivered exactly the kind of encouragement the Dallas Mavericks needed ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Playing his first game in approximately 19 months after tearing his left ACL in March 2025, Irving looked sharp in Sunday’s NBA China Games preseason matchup against the Houston Rockets. He finished with 17 points […] The post How Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving played vs. Rockets in his first game back from torn ACL appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kyrie Irving gave Dallas Mavericks fans something to smile about just 10 seconds into his first start in more than 19 months on Sunday morning against the Houston Rockets at Venetian Arena in Macao, China. He drove past Jabari Smith Jr. along the baseline for a pretty reverse layup where he looked completely recovered from […]
Kyrie Irving is finally back on the court, and he wasted no time reminding everyone what he’s capable of. After 586 days on the sidelines, the eight-time All-Star made his highly anticipated return in the Dallas Mavericks’ 132-115 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets in Macao, China. Irving finished with a team-high 17 points, three […] The post Kyrie Irving Makes Statement in Long-Awaited Mavericks Return appeared first on Basketball Forever .
MACAO — Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka said before Sunday’s rematch with the Dallas Mavericks that Cooper Flagg played with more confidence in Friday’s preseason opener. Houston won that game 135-117 at The Venetian Arena. Flagg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second quarter Friday, going 6-of-11 from the field and 4-of-4 at […]
MACAO — P.J. Washington is available Sunday for the Dallas Mavericks against the Houston Rockets after a left ankle sprain kept him out of Friday’s preseason opener. Houston won that game 135-117 at The Venetian Arena. The Rockets grabbed 10 offensive rebounds in the first half Friday and turned them into a 19-10 edge in […]
MACAO — The Dallas Mavericks are resting Morez Johnson Jr. on Sunday against the Houston Rockets, two days after the rookie started at center in his NBA debut. Mavericks coach Dusty May announced the move at the start of his pregame availability at The Venetian Arena. Four Mavericks are out. Johnson is listed for rest. […]
MACAO — Kyrie Irving will play Sunday when the Dallas Mavericks face the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena, Mavericks coach Dusty May said before tip-off. It will be his first game since he tore the ACL in his left knee against the Sacramento Kings on March 3, 2025. May opened his pregame availability with […]
Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks October 11, 2026 Location: The Venetian Arena Macao, China TV:NBA TV and Space City Home NetworkRadio:KBME Sports Talk 790 / KLTN 102.9 (en español) Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Fred Vanvleet, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun Mavericks: Kyrie Irving, Max Christie, Cooper Flag, P.J. Washington Jr. Dereck […]
Jalen Green is entering his sixth season in the leagu and although he has been a bonafide scorer in all those years, he is still not recognized as among the stars in the league. He came to the NBA in 2021 through the Houston Rockets which selected him at no. 2. He came in next [...]