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Mavericks' Jorge Diaz Graham signing gives their frontcourt another 3-point weapon
Jorge Diaz Graham gives the Dallas Mavericks another 3-point shooter in their frontcourt.
Sergio De Larrea is already putting Mavericks' backup point guard debate to bed
Sergio De Larrea is making a strong case to be the Dallas Mavericks' backup point guard, especially with Marcus Sasser not playing.
Masai Ujiri's vision for the Mavericks is exactly what Zaccharie Risacher needs
Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri is going to allow the young players to play, and this is exactly what Zaccharie Risacher needs in his first season with the team.
Mavericks' Matt Cross signing just made their wing competition even more interesting
The Dallas Mavericks signed Matt Cross to a contract, and their competition on the wing for a two-way contract just got even more interesting.
Kyrie Irving’s return finally lets Mavericks unleash Cooper Flagg’s playmaking
With Kyrie Irving back in the lineup, Cooper Flagg's playmaking for the Dallas Mavericks is finally set to be on full display.
Mavericks can't let Max Christie's shooting overshadow Zaccharie Risacher's upside
The Dallas Mavericks shouldn't let Max Christie's shooting overshadow Zaccharie Risacher's upside when figuring out the starting lineup, especially with Dallas' long-term future in mind.
3 Pistons the Mavericks should target if Kyrie Irving trade talks heat up
The Detroit Pistons are intrigued by Kyrie Irving's ability to play next to ball-dominant stars, and if they want to make a trade with the Dallas Mavericks for him, Dallas should target Ronald Holland II, Daniss Jenkins, and Ebuka Okorie.
Dwight Powell's latest move makes Mavericks' case to keep him even stronger
Dwight Powell waived his right to block trades, making the Dallas Mavericks' case to keep him during the regular season even stronger.
Pistons’ rumored Kyrie Irving intrigue is something Mavericks should monitor
The Detroit Pistons are intrigued by how Kyrie Irving plays next to ball-dominant superstars, so the Dallas Mavericks should keep tabs on how much Detroit would be willing to give up in a trade for him.
Biggest question about Sergio De Larrea has already been answered for the Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks rookie point guard Sergio De Larrea has proven that he is ready for rotation minutes in the NBA, answering the question of whether he was developed enough to contribute under Dusty May.
Mavericks seem to be eyeing a costly Dwight Powell reunion for the new era
With Dwight Powell having a big role off the bench in the Dallas Mavericks' first two preseason games, it's seeming more likely that he's going to stay on the team. Keeping Powell while waiving someone like Moussa Cisse would be a costly decision.
Mavericks may have found the backcourt bench boost they desperately needed last season
The Dallas Mavericks have struggled to find stability in the backcourt off the bench, but Naji Marshall and Sergio De Larrea will help stabilize the second unit.
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.
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