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‘Right Where We Started’: Jerry Jones Sounds Alarm On Dallas Cowboys Defense, Backs Christian Parker
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Thursday night that the defense is, in his mind, “right where we started,” after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ran for 241 yards in a 24-16 win at AT&T Stadium. Jones also said he believes Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker can turn the unit […]
‘Different Identity, Different Culture’: Cooper Flagg Sees Faster Dallas Mavericks Offense Taking Shape
MACAO — The Dallas Mavericks attempted 51 3-pointers Friday in their first game under coach Dusty May. The Houston Rockets won the preseason opener 135-117 at The Venetian Arena. Dallas made 18-of-51, or 35.3%. The Mavericks went 4-of-15 from 3-point range in the first quarter and 6-of-26 in the first half, then made 12-of-25 after […]
‘Supposed To Win This Game’: Dallas Cowboys Fall To Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-16 As Bucky Irving Runs For 165 Yards
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys lost 24-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night at AT&T Stadium, where Tampa Bay ran for 241 yards and did not turn the ball over in its first win of the season. Bucky Irving carried 21 times for a career-high 165 yards and scored twice, and undrafted […]
‘When The Lights Are On’: Dusty May Evaluates Cooper Flagg’s Strong Dallas Mavericks Preseason Opener
MACAO — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday that Cooper Flagg moves differently when the lights are on. Flagg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second quarter of May’s first NBA game, a 135-117 preseason loss to the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. Flagg had 2 points on 1-of-3 shooting with […]
‘Just A Savant’: Kevin Durant Says Kyrie Irving Anxious, Excited For Dallas Mavericks Return
MACAO — Kevin Durant said Friday that Kyrie Irving is anxious and excited to get back on the floor. The day before, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Irving will play in one of the two games in Macao. Irving sat out the Dallas Mavericks’ preseason opener with left knee rest. The Houston Rockets won that […]
‘Good Sample Size For Us To Build On’: LeBron James Shines In 76ers Debut, Encouraged By Starting Lineup’s Production
LeBron James made his preseason debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday (10/8) against the Brooklyn Nets, and to no one's surprise, the NBA legend played well.
‘Expose Some Things’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Houston Rockets 135-117 In Macao As Cooper Flagg Scores 19
MACAO — Cooper Flagg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second quarter Friday and sat the entire second half as the Dallas Mavericks opened the preseason. It was the first NBA game for Mavericks coach Dusty May. The Houston Rockets built a 25-point lead before halftime and won 135-117 at The Venetian Arena, […]
Kyrie Irving Set For Sunday Return As Dusty May Details What Dallas Mavericks Get Back
MACAO — Kyrie Irving will make his unofficial return Sunday when the Dallas Mavericks face the Houston Rockets in the second of two preseason games at The Venetian Arena, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday. Sunday will be Irving’s first game since he tore his left ACL against the Sacramento Kings on March 3, 2025. […]
Morez Johnson Jr. Starts NBA Debut As Dallas Mavericks Open With Limited Lineup In Macao
MACAO — Morez Johnson Jr. started at center in his NBA debut Friday as the Dallas Mavericks opened the preseason against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. Mavericks coach Dusty May started Naji Marshall and Max Christie at guard, with Cooper Flagg and Zaccharie Risacher at forward. Dallas took Flagg first overall in 2025, […]
Kyrie Irving Headlines 6 Dallas Mavericks Inactives For Preseason Opener vs. Houston Rockets
MACAO — Morez Johnson Jr. started at center in his NBA debut Friday as the Dallas Mavericks opened the preseason against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. Mavericks coach Dusty May started Naji Marshall and Max Christie at guard, with Cooper Flagg and Zaccharie Risacher at forward. Dallas took Flagg first overall in 2025, […]
‘Focus Is On Preparing For The Upcoming Season’: New York Knicks Will No Longer Discuss Contract Extensions With Players
The New York Knicks are officially shutting down all contract extension discussions with players to shift total focus to the upcoming season. Here is why the front office made the abrupt decision.
‘Great Bonding Trip’: Dallas Mavericks Use Macao To Build Chemistry Before Season
MACAO — P.J. Washington said Thursday that everybody on the Dallas Mavericks pretty much likes each other before the season has even started, one of several players who described a close locker room during the team’s trip to the NBA China Games. The Mavericks opened training camp Sept. 26 with a roster reshaped over the […]
‘The Potential For Him Is Amazing’: P.J. Washington Embraces Mentorship Role With Morez Johnson Jr.
MACAO — Morez Johnson Jr. said Thursday that P.J. Washington is the veteran he goes to whenever he is confused, while Washington said the Dallas Mavericks rookie’s potential is amazing and has embraced a mentorship role with the No. 9 pick. Dallas drafted Johnson ninth overall in June. He started all 40 games for Michigan’s […]
‘Kinda Like Vegas’: Dallas Mavericks Players Share First Impressions Of Macao And China During NBA China Games Trip
MACAO — Several Dallas Mavericks players are in China for the first time this week, and on Thursday they described a trip that has included a day in Hong Kong, NBA Cares appearances, and fans waiting for them at every stop. The Mavericks practiced Thursday at The Venetian Arena, where some 400 journalists encircled the […]
‘Looking Forward To Growing With Him’: Kyrie Irving Sees Big Future With Cooper Flagg
MACAO — Kyrie Irving said Thursday that Cooper Flagg put up numbers as a rookie that only Michael Jordan had reached, praising the confidence the Dallas Mavericks forward carries everywhere he goes. Flagg joined Jordan as the only rookies to lead their team in total points, rebounds, assists, and steals since the NBA began tracking […]
‘This Arena Is Fire’: Naji Marshall Ready For Dallas Mavericks To Compete Against Houston Rockets In Preseason Opener
MACAO — Naji Marshall said at shootaround Friday that the Dallas Mavericks are ready to compete against somebody else, hours before their preseason opener against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. The game is the first of two between the teams at the NBA China Games, with the second on Sunday. It is also […]
‘Not In A Mavericks Jersey’: Cooper Flagg Eager For Dallas Mavericks To Face Houston Rockets After Summer Of Playing Each Other
MACAO — Cooper Flagg said Thursday that a successful NBA China Games trip for the Dallas Mavericks means competing hard no matter who is on the floor, a day before Dallas opens the preseason against the Houston Rockets. The teams play Friday and Sunday at The Venetian Arena. Mavericks coach Dusty May said Thursday that […]
‘Gravity That He Commands’: Cooper Flagg Describes Early Chemistry With Kyrie Irving Before First Dallas Mavericks Game Together
MACAO — Cooper Flagg said Thursday that Kyrie Irving’s gravity has already gotten him easier shots in practice, with the two in line to share the floor in a game for the first time at the NBA China Games. Flagg won Rookie of the Year last season after averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 […]
‘Unique Way Of Getting Skinny’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains Javonte Williams’ Red-Zone Success
HOUSTON — Javonte Williams ran for three second-half touchdowns Sunday as the Dallas Cowboys came back from 16-6 at halftime to beat the Houston Texans 34-30 at Reliant Stadium. Williams finished with 19 carries for 62 yards and 3 touchdowns, a career high for touchdowns, and caught 5 passes for 21 yards. Williams was the […]
‘Engineering Victory’: George Pickens Explains Why Double Coverage Works For Cowboys
HOUSTON — George Pickens caught two passes on three targets for 75 yards Sunday while the Houston Texans sent extra coverage his way all afternoon. One went for 53 yards and the other for 22 on the winning drive, as the Dallas Cowboys won 34-30 at Reliant Stadium. George Pickens Calls Double Coverage ‘Engineering Victory’ […]
‘I Want To Hear Them Yell’: Kyrie Irving Sends Message To Dallas Mavericks Fans Before Return
MACAO — Kyrie Irving said Thursday that he wants to hear Dallas Mavericks fans yell and scream again when he gets back home, thanking them for their patience through 19 months away from the floor. Irving last played March 3, 2025, the night he tore his left ACL. He missed all of 2025-26 as Dallas […]
‘Piss-Poor Job’: Brian Schottenheimer Gets Candid About Dallas Cowboys’ Defensive Problems
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys wanted to take Nico Collins out of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Collins caught 7 passes for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 34-30 Dallas win, and Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer did not soften it Monday at The Star. “Well, I don’t mind being a jerk. I […]
‘That’s On Me’: Dak Prescott Owns Mistake, Details Cowboys’ Growth From Rio To Houston
HOUSTON — Dak Prescott tied Roger Staubach for second in Dallas Cowboys history with 85 regular-season wins Sunday. He threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb with 40 seconds left in a 34-30 win over the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Troy Aikman holds the franchise record. Prescott completed 32 of 45 passes for […]
‘That Was An Error On My Part’: Brian Schottenheimer On Jaishawn Barham, Green Dot Cross-Training
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys did not cross-train enough Mike linebackers on the green dot last season, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday at The Star, and he called it an error on his part. This season, rookie Jaishawn Barham has worn it. Barham took over at inside linebacker after DeMarvion Overshown hurt his […]
‘I’m Not Tired’: Quinnen Williams Says Dallas Cowboys Defense Is Headed In The Right Direction
FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said this week that his players are tired after Rio de Janeiro and Houston. Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is not one of them. The Dallas Cowboys host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night, four days after a 34-30 win at Houston and 11 days after a loss […]
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