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Jason Kidd isn’t rushing to define what the Dallas Mavericks will look like this season. After a summer of change that included integrating Anthony Davis, developing Cooper Flagg’s point-forward role, and leaning into one of the league’s biggest lineups, Kidd said Monday that identity will take time. “We’re a work...

P.J. Washington doesn’t care whether his name is called with the starters or whether he checks in midway through the first quarter. His message entering the 2025–26 season is simple — his role “doesn’t matter” as long as the Dallas Mavericks win. “Just coming here trying to win, doing everything...

It’s that time of year again when anything can happen in the NBA. Preseason is nearly over, and fans everywhere are predicting big things for their teams. It doesn’t matter whether a team had a losing record last season, missed the playoffs, or is dealing with injuries to key players...

Cooper Flagg’s first NBA preseason wasn’t about easing into the league — it was about proving he belongs. The 18-year-old No. 1 overall pick closed out the Dallas Mavericks’ exhibition slate with another steady performance in Wednesday’s 121–94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena, showing maturity and...

The Dallas Mavericks closed out their preseason slate with a dominant 121–94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena, unveiling a massive lineup that could redefine how they attack and defend in the 2025–26 season. What began as an early struggle—falling behind by as many...

When the NBA scheduled a preseason matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas, it was expected to bring another emotional meeting between Luka Dončić and the team where his NBA journey began. The next reunion will have to wait. Lakers head coach JJ Redick announced...

When the NBA scheduled a preseason matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas, it presented the possibility of another emotional meeting between Luka Dončić and the team where his NBA journey began. Whether that reunion will actually happen remains uncertain. The Lakers are being cautious...

The Dallas Mavericks close in on the start of the regular season, Anthony Davis believes the team is steadily finding its footing. After weeks of lineup experimentation and system adjustments, Davis said he feels the group’s rhythm coming together with each game and practice. “The vibe is good,” Davis said...

Dereck Lively II’s brief appearance in the Dallas Mavericks’ 114–101 preseason win over the Utah Jazz wasn’t a sign of concern — it was part of the plan. Head coach Jason Kidd confirmed Tuesday that Lively’s eight-minute stint was fully scripted as the Mavericks manage minutes and evaluate rotation combinations...

The Dallas Mavericks wrap up their preseason schedule Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. CT, with coverage on KFAA-29, MavsTV Stream, and ESPN. After a 114–101 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday, head coach Jason Kidd...