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Mavericks' preseason opener hinted at big men reviving a lost art in Dallas
The Dallas Mavericks' first preseason game showed that they may finally have big men who can stretch the floor, as both Daniel Gafford and Morez Johnson Jr. knocked down 3-pointers.
Tobi Lawal's debut suggests Mavericks may have found their next dirty-work wing
Tobi Lawal has the potential to be the Dallas Mavericks' next dirty-work wing due to his defense, athleticism, and ability to do the little things. His debut against the Houston Rockets further illustrated this.
3 Improvements Cooper Flagg needs to make to become an All-NBA player
Cooper Flagg's impressive rookie season set him up to become an All-NBA player with just a few improvements to his game. These improvements include becoming a more effecient scorer, a better playmaker, and a go-to player when the game is on the line.
Mavericks shouldn't ignore what their preseason opener exposed defensively
The Dallas Mavericks' preseason loss to the Houston Rockets exposed a defensive flaw that could derail their plans for improvement.
Mavericks' first starting lineup hints Dusty May is ready to bet on Morez Johnson Jr.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May started Morez Johnson Jr. in the preseason opener on Friday, hinting that he already trusts the young rookie and could start him during the regular season.
Sergio De Larrea already gave Mavericks reason to trust him as Kyrie Irving's backup
Sergio De Larrea gave Dusty May and the Dallas Mavericks a reason to trust him as Kyrie Irving's backup with a strong preseason performance against the Houston Rockets.
Mavericks fixed one 3-point problem but exposed another in preseason opener
The Dallas Mavericks fixed their problem of not shooting enough threes in their preseason opener against the Houston Rockets, but they still didn't shoot these threes efficiently enough.
Cooper Flagg's superstar leap looks inevitable after Mavericks' first preseason game
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg's first preseason game against the Houston Rockets made it seem like his superstar leap is coming right now. Flagg finished with 19 points in 19 minutes.
P.J. Washington has a clear opportunity to seize Mavericks' starting four spot
With Santi Aldama being a limited participant early in training camp, the starting four spot for the Dallas Mavericks can be seized by P.J. Washington.
Mavericks should fully embrace Zaccharie Risacher's playoff confidence
Zaccharie Risacher believes that the Dallas Mavericks will return to the NBA Playoffs soon, and the rest of the team should embrace this same level of confidence.
Jason Kidd's potential ESPN role makes little sense after Mavericks exit
Jason Kidd's potential ESPN analyst role is surprising given his personality and coaching history with the Dallas Mavericks.
Mavericks will give Marcus Sasser the fresh start he needed
Marcus Sasser is poised to break out for the Dallas Mavericks. The young guard believes he has the intangibles to succeed with his new team.
Kyrie Irving is healthy but calf injury during recovery proves Mavericks' patience right
Kyrie Irving told reporters that he suffered a calf strain in December of 2025 that set his ACL recovery back by eight weeks. This makes the Dallas Mavericks' patience to not rush him back look even smarter.
Zaccharie Risacher's fresh start with Mavericks gives him a real shot to win MIP
Zaccharie Risacher's fresh start with the Dallas Mavericks after a rough season with the Atlanta Hawks makes him a prime candidate to win the Most Improved Player award.
Cooper Flagg's 3-point shot isn't his biggest key to superstardom
While Cooper Flagg must improve as a 3-point shooter for the Dallas Mavericks, the real key to him becoming a superstar is becoming an elite mid-range scorer.
Mavericks' low expectations will be a massive advantage this season
The Dallas Mavericks are being doubted ahead of the 2026-27 season, but these low expectations are exactly what they need as they try to return to the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2024.
Mavericks' draft pick shortage isn't nearly as concerning as it looks
While the Dallas Mavericks lack full control over their future first-round picks, their young core of players like Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio De Larrea, and Zaccharie Risacher will make this less concerning.
Mavericks' Dereck Lively II approach looks smart as other extension rumors heat up
While extension rumors are heating up around the league for other players in the 2023 draft class, the Dallas Mavericks seem to be taking the right approach by not rushing into an extension for Dereck Lively II.
Dereck Lively II's status makes Mavericks' starting lineup decision much simpler
With Dereck Lively II still sidelined for the Dallas Mavericks, this makes Dusty May's decision of who to start at center much simpler. He should start Daniel Gafford.
Mavericks' confidence in Zaccharie Risacher makes his case to start even clearer
Zaccharie Risacher has earned the confidence of the Dallas Mavericks and should start over Max Christie this season.
Naji Marshall's shooting isn't the only thing the Mavericks need him to improve
The Dallas Mavericks need Naji Marshall to step up on defense despite most discourse being about him needing to improve as a shooter.
Tarik Biberovic already knows his Mavericks fate rests on more than shooting
Tarik Biberovic understands that he must do more than make open shots to secure a role in the Dallas Mavericks' rotation during his rookie season.
P.J. Washington's biggest wish is exactly what the Mavericks need from him
P.J. Washington's biggest wish is to win, and the Dallas Mavericks need this from him after losing 56 games last season.
Max Christie’s defense will be key to keeping his starting job for the Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks' starting two-guard Max Christie will look to improve defensively early in the 2026-27 season as his starting spot is in jeopardy. An eager Zaccharie Risacher has fans excited and will be hard to beat unless Christie can fix his defense.
Zaccharie Risacher’s confidence will make or break his first season in Dallas
Zaccharie Risacher has struggled with confidence in his young NBA career, but he must hone in on this trait in his first season with the Dallas Mavericks.
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