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Same story = outlets reporting the same development · Related = other angles1 outlet + 2 relatedMavericks vs. Rockets Preseason Recap: Dallas splits Macao series with 132-115 win over Houston
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… Summary from publisher descriptions · Mavs Moneyball
1 outlet + 1 relatedMavericks Get Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington Back As Morez Johnson Jr. Rests
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. Summary from publisher descriptions · Yardbarker
Mavs Moneyball
SB Nation team blog- Mavericks vs. Rockets Preseason Recap: Dallas splits Macao series with 132-115 win over Houston
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…
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I really don’t have much hope for Portland this year. That is not because the roster lacks talent.
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The Charlotte Hornets finally looked like a real team last season. They went 44-38, made the Play-In, and finished with the eighth-best point differential in the league.
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- Stats Rundown: 4 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 135-117 loss to the Houston Rockets in Macao
The Dallas Mavericks were routed by the Houston Rockets, 135-117, in an early-morning preseason matchup on Friday. The game was the Mavericks’ first of two in Macao as they face the Rockets in the NBA China Preseason miniseries.
Read at Mavs Moneyball → - Mavericks vs. Rockets Recap: New look Dallas roster drops 135-117 preseason game to Houston in China
The Dallas Mavericks tipped off a four-game preseason slate on Friday against the Houston Rockets, losing 135-117 at the Venetian Arena in Macao, China. Dallas’ goal in the preseason opener was clearly to get a good look at all the new players on the roster, to see how the…
Read at Mavs Moneyball → - 4 storylines to watch for the Mavericks in preseason
The Mavericks begin their 2026-2027 campaign on Oct. 9th against the Houston Rockets in an early morning game in Macau, China. As with almost every single year, the Mavericks enter their first preseason game with massive questions surrounding the roster, with a near complete…
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The Washington Wizards have spent the last few seasons doing exactly what a rebuilding team should do. They lost a ton of games, added young players, took swings in the draft, and waited for something that could actually change the franchise’s direction.
Read at Mavs Moneyball → - Tarik Biberović Season Preview: Is the Mavericks’ new sharpshooter poised to make a splashy impact?
The Dallas Mavericks had a few holes last season that had them stuck near the basement at 12th in the Western Conference. Perhaps the biggest hole was a lack of shooting. in what could go down as one of the team’s savviest under-the-radar offseason move, the Mavericks added…
Read at Mavs Moneyball → - MMBets: Oklahoma City Still Runs The West
The Thunder are one of the hardest teams in the league to bet on this year because both things can be true at once. They are probably the best team in basketball.
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Yardbarker
Mavericks feed- Kyrie Irving makes immediate impact in return: ‘I was dreaming about how that would go’
Kyrie Irving waited more than 19 months for this. Then he scored on the Mavericks’ first possession.
Read at Yardbarker → - Kyrie Irving makes strong return to action after 19-month absence
The Dallas Mavericks star guard suffered a torn ACL in March 2025 before also suffering a Grade 2 calf strain in December that delayed his return to action.
Read at Yardbarker → - Kyrie Irving Says He’ll Keep Playing ‘As Long As I Love’ Being In NBA
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.
Read at Yardbarker → - Kyrie Irving Reacts To Russell Westbrook’s Retirement With Heartfelt Tribute To Former NBA MVP
Russell Westbrook’s retirement has definitely prompted some emotional reactions from several NBA superstars, and Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has now delivered a heartfelt tribute to the former MVP.
Read at Yardbarker → - Kyrie Irving Was ‘Dreaming’ About First Basket Before Emotional Mavericks Return
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…
Read at Yardbarker → - - Dusty May Had One Major Reaction To Kyrie Irving’s First Game Back
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.
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- Ime Udoka Identifies Growth In Cooper Flagg Before Mavericks-Rockets Rematch
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.
Read at Yardbarker → - Dusty May Says Sergio de Larrea Is Different ‘When The Lights Are On’
MACAO — Sergio de Larrea had 11 points, 6 assists, and 4 turnovers in 23 minutes in his preseason debut Friday as the Dallas Mavericks lost 135-117 to the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena.
Read at Yardbarker → - Dusty May Explains How P.J. Washington Can Fix Mavericks’ Problems vs. Houston
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.
Read at Yardbarker → - Mavericks Get Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington Back As Morez Johnson Jr. Rests
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.
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The Smoking Cuban (FanSided)
Team blog- 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.
Read at The Smoking Cuban (FanSided) → - 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.
Read at The Smoking Cuban (FanSided) → - 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.
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- Jordan Hawkins' release gives Mavericks another buy-low chance on a former lottery pick
The Memphis Grizzlies released Jordan Hawkins, giving the Dallas Mavericks the chance to sign him to their final training-camp roster spot.
Read at The Smoking Cuban (FanSided) → - Dallas is the ideal place for Zaccharie Risacher to escape No. 1 pick pressure
The Dallas Mavericks are the perfect team for Zaccharie Risacher, as he has the chance to grow at his own pace while escaping the lofty expectations that always followed him as an Atlanta Hawk.
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- Jordan Hawkins' release gives Mavericks another buy-low chance on a former lottery pick
- 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.
Read at The Smoking Cuban (FanSided) → - 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.
Read at The Smoking Cuban (FanSided) → - 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.
Read at The Smoking Cuban (FanSided) → - 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.
Read at The Smoking Cuban (FanSided) → - 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.
Read at The Smoking Cuban (FanSided) → - 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.
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WFAA Mavericks
Local beat coverage- Dallas still has chance to keep Mavericks and Stars, developer says
Both teams have announced plans to leave their home for the past 25 years, the American Airlines Center in Victory Park, once their leases expire in 2031.
Read at WFAA Mavericks → - Cooper Flagg growing on and off the court, ready to finally take the court with Kyrie Irving
The NBA Rookie of the Year says it’s not about the accolades; this year is about bringing winning culture back to Dallas.
Read at WFAA Mavericks → - Kyrie is back: Mavs star talks Cooper Flagg, winning culture and MFFL
The Mavs star will finally take the court with the NBA Rookie of the Year this upcoming season.
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- Cooper Flagg rookie card sells for record amount at auction
Cooper Flagg's NBA Debut Patch card is now one of the five most expensive sports cards ever.
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Mavs Fans For Life
Team blog- Podcast Episode 181: Dallas Mavericks Rotations, Expectations & Dusty May’s Blueprint
Co-hosts Landon Thomas and Shahnavaz Makhani discuss the Dallas Mavericks rotations with new players joining the organization, expectations for the season and Dusty May's blueprint for the team. Be sure to like and subscribe to our Youtube channel.
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Around the NBA
From league outlets- Kyrie Irving scores 17 for Mavs in China, his return game after 2025 knee injury
Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days for his return to the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks didn’t keep him waiting any longer for his welcome-back basket.
Read at Sportsnet → - Kyrie Irving returns to Mavs, dazzles in China preseason game
Kyrie Irving dazzled in his return to the Mavericks, scoring 17 points in his first game in 586 days.
Read at ESPN → - Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets: Game Highlights
- 6 things from the Mavericks’ 132-115 preseason win over the Houston Rockets in Macao
The Mavericks’ offense resembled a cohesive unit for the first time in what seemed like ages with Kyrie Irving back.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Rockets vs. Mavs in China, part deux
- Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks game preview
The Houston looked pretty good on Friday morning in their 135-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Fred VanVleet’s return to the lineup was triumphant and Alperen Sengun snagged a triple double in just 22 minutes.
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- Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks: Game Highlights
- Rockets, Mavs take China: Highlights, top scenes from off the court
The top sights and sounds from the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets' preseason trip to China.
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