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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...

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...

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...

The Dallas Mavericks’ health is trending in the right direction as they prepare for Wednesday’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers, and head coach Jason Kidd confirmed that several key players are on track to see extended minutes. After Monday’s 114–101 win over the Utah Jazz, Kidd said the...

Anthony Davis’ return to form is taking shape at just the right time. After progressing through limited minutes early in the preseason, the Dallas Mavericks plan to ramp up his workload in Wednesday’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis, who underwent surgery in July to repair a detached...

After the Dallas Mavericks’ 114–101 preseason win over the Utah Jazz, head coach Jason Kidd hinted that the team’s oversized starting lineup could be here to stay — at least for now. With D’Angelo Russell sidelined, the Mavericks rolled out a frontcourt-heavy group featuring Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, Cooper...

The Dallas Mavericks put together their most complete preseason performance yet Monday night, defeating the Utah Jazz 114–101 at Delta Center. The win came after head coach Jason Kidd challenged his team pregame to improve its shot selection, increase tempo, and find the balance between attacking the paint and generating...

The Dallas Mavericks are continuing to experiment with their preseason rotations, and Monday’s matchup against the Utah Jazz will feature their most intriguing twist yet: Cooper Flagg running the show at point guard. With D’Angelo Russell sidelined, head coach Jason Kidd confirmed that Flagg will slide into the starting point...