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Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg Headline Dallas Mavericks’ ‘Dress Rehearsal’ Against Atlanta Hawks
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg will play in the same game at American Airlines Center for the first time Friday night, when the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. CT. Irving, Flagg, Daniel Gafford, and rookie Morez Johnson Jr. all sat out Wednesday’s 101-97 […]
‘We Have The Right Guy’: Brian Schottenheimer Says Christian Parker Likely Stays On Field With Mike Pettine In Booth
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that the team has not finalized where defensive coordinator Christian Parker will call games from, but that there is a good chance Parker stays on the field Sunday night at the Green Bay Packers with new senior defensive assistant Mike Pettine in the coaches’ booth. […]
‘Most Likely Going To Be Down’: Christian Parker Reveals Sideline Plans, Mike Pettine’s Dallas Cowboys Role
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker said Thursday that he will most likely stay on the sideline for Sunday night’s game at the Green Bay Packers, and that new senior defensive assistant Mike Pettine will be a sounding board who brings front-seven expertise to a staff led by a coordinator who came […]
Dallas Stars Adding David Perron On Pro-Rated $850,000 Deal For His 20th NHL Season
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars are signing David Perron to a one-year contract worth a pro-rated $850,000, adding a winger who will begin his 20th NHL season when he joins the club. Perron, 38, had been an unrestricted free agent since July 1. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman first reported Thursday that Perron was headed to […]
‘Sticking His Nose In’: John Poulakidas Hits 4 Threes, Wins Over Dusty May With Grit Against New Orleans Pelicans
DALLAS — John Poulakidas made 4 of his 8 attempts from 3-point range Wednesday night, and the shots were not what Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May wanted to talk about first. Poulakidas scored 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting in 25:33 off the bench in a 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at American […]
‘A Very Close Group’: Dusty May Sees Dallas Mavericks Chemistry Growing After Macao Trip
DALLAS — After eight or 10 practices and a trip to China, the Dallas Mavericks look like a very close group, coach Dusty May said Wednesday. They will not know for sure, May added, until they have been through some adversity. May spoke before the Mavericks’ 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at […]
Marcus Sasser Expects Nearly 300 Family, Friends For ‘Dream Come True’ Dallas Mavericks Debut
DALLAS — Marcus Sasser expects close to 300 family members and friends at American Airlines Center if he makes his Dallas Mavericks debut Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Mavericks coach Dusty May said after practice Thursday that he anticipates Sasser playing a little in the preseason finale. Sasser missed Wednesday’s 101-97 loss to the New […]
‘He Deserved That’: Roope Hintz Celebrates Arttu Hyry’s Breakthrough Against Cale Makar
DENVER — Arttu Hyry scored his first goal of the season Wednesday night, and it came with the Dallas Stars killing a penalty. Hyry picked off a play from Cale Makar at the Dallas blue line 1:20 into the third period, outskated him to the net, and beat Scott Wedgewood with a forehand-to-backhand move past […]
‘Maybe Just Instinct’: Dallas Stars Beat Colorado Avalanche 3-2 In Shootout Behind Arttu Hyry, Roope Hintz
DENVER — Roope Hintz scored in the fourth round of the shootout Wednesday night at Ball Arena, and Casey DeSmith stopped Brock Nelson on Colorado’s final attempt. The Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2. The win split a home-and-home set that opened Tuesday at American Airlines Center, where Colorado won 3-2. Dallas (3-3-1) had […]
‘Dynamic Slasher And Defender’: Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Named 23rd-Best NBA Player Heading Into Year 2
Bleacher Report believes Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg is the 23rd-best player in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season.
NBA Executive Names Dallas Mavericks Among Potential Karl-Anthony Towns Suitors
DALLAS — An anonymous NBA executive named the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers as the teams with the clearest path to Karl-Anthony Towns if the center does not sign an extension with the New York Knicks. The executive also listed the Dallas Mavericks among three other teams that could get involved, Stefan Bondy of […]
‘Happy For Him’: Stephen Curry Opens Up About LeBron James Signing With 76ers Instead Of Warriors
Stephen Curry recruited LeBron James to the Golden State Warriors this offseason, but James shocked the sports world by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
‘Building The Lower Levels’: Dusty May Says Dallas Mavericks Were Jet-Lagged, Not Flat, Against New Orleans Pelicans
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks players who filled in Wednesday were not flat so much as a little fatigued and jet-lagged, coach Dusty May said Thursday, a day after a 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Mavericks returned from the NBA China Games in Macao less than 48 hours before Wednesday’s game, […]
‘Morez Is Really Close’: Dallas Mavericks Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. Nearing Return From Shin Splints
DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. is close to returning from right shin splints, Mavericks coach Dusty May said after practice Thursday, a day before the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks. May did not say whether the rookie will play Friday. Johnson sat out Wednesday’s 101-97 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans […]
‘Getting Much, Much Closer’: Santi Aldama Progressing From Knee Surgery, Not Expected To Play Against Atlanta Hawks
DALLAS — Santi Aldama will have to wait at least one more game. After practice Thursday, Mavericks coach Dusty May said he does not expect the forward to play Friday, when the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks. Aldama sat out both games in Macao, and he sat out Wednesday’s home game […]
‘Slightly Tweaked Ankle’: Moussa Cissé Misses Dallas Mavericks Practice, Status Uncertain For Preseason Finale
DALLAS — Moussa Cissé did not practice Thursday, a day after tweaking his left ankle in the Dallas Mavericks’ 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Mavericks coach Dusty May called it a slightly tweaked ankle. Cissé would have been able to play if Dallas had a game Thursday, May said, but the Mavericks […]
‘Play A Little Bit Tomorrow’: Marcus Sasser Expected To Make Dallas Mavericks Debut Against Atlanta Hawks
DALLAS — Marcus Sasser is expected to play Friday when the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks, Mavericks coach Dusty May said after practice Thursday. “We anticipate Sass will play a little bit tomorrow,” May said. Sasser sat out Wednesday’s 101-97 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans with left adductor tightness. He […]
ESPN Hires Former Dallas Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd As NBA Analyst
BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN hired former Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd as an NBA analyst, the network announced Thursday. Kidd’s hire came in a press release covering ESPN’s full commentator roster for the 2026-27 season. Kidd will work game broadcasts and studio shows for ESPN this season. In the studio, he joins a new-look NBA […]
‘A Step Slow’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To New Orleans Pelicans 101-97 As Tobi Lawal, John Poulakidas Score 16 Apiece
DALLAS — Turnovers cost the Dallas Mavericks 27 points Wednesday night at American Airlines Center, where the New Orleans Pelicans held off a fourth-quarter push for a 101-97 preseason win. Dallas played without Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg, who were both resting, and six other players who were ruled out before tip-off. Rookie Tobi Lawal […]
Dallas Mavericks Center Moussa Cissé Tweaks Left Ankle, Will Sit Second Half Against New Orleans Pelicans
DALLAS — Moussa Cissé tweaked his left ankle in the first half of the Dallas Mavericks’ preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday and will sit the second half, the team announced. The injury is not considered serious. Cissé started at center at American Airlines Center. Mavericks coach Dusty May opened with Naji […]
‘Very, Very Good’: Dusty May Praises Dwight Powell As Dallas Mavericks Face Roster Decision
DALLAS — Mavericks coach Dusty May said Wednesday that the decision on whether Dwight Powell makes the Dallas Mavericks’ opening-night roster belongs to team president Masai Ujiri and general manager Mike Schmitz. May spoke before Dallas hosted the New Orleans Pelicans in its third preseason game at American Airlines Center. Dallas signed Powell on Sept. […]
Dallas Mavericks Rule Out 8 Players vs. Pelicans, Including Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are resting Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, two of eight players the team ruled out for its third preseason game. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. CT at American Airlines Center. Six more Mavericks are out with injuries or illness. Daniel Gafford has […]
‘I Just Have To Stay Patient’: Kristaps Porziņģis Issues Statement After Golden State Warriors Say He Remains Out Indefinitely
Kristaps Porziņģis issued a statement on his X account after the Golden State Warriors said he remains out indefinitely with a private health-related issue.
Dallas Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving Ranked 36th-Best Player In NBA Heading Into 2026-27 Season
Bleacher Report ranked Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving the 36th-best player in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season.
Dallas Wings Guard Azzi Fudd Named To 2026 WNBA All-Rookie Team
ARLINGTON, Texas — The WNBA named Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd to its 2026 All-Rookie Team on Wednesday. The Associated Press put her on its All-Rookie Team in September. Fudd went first overall in April’s WNBA Draft and played 30 regular-season games before arthroscopic surgery on her right knee ended her season in August. Six […]
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