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Newly signed guard Dalano Banton took the floor for his first practice with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, drawing praise from head coach Jason Kidd for his size, playmaking, and adaptability. As DallasHoopsJournal.com reported, Banton joined the Mavericks on an Exhibit 10 contract, giving him the opportunity to compete for...

The Dallas Mavericks entered Tuesday’s practice with encouraging signs on the injury front and a new addition to their training-camp roster, as head coach Jason Kidd continues evaluating combinations ahead of the team’s second preseason game. The Mavericks opened preseason with a 106-89 win over the defending champion Oklahoma City...

Cooper Flagg’s first night in an NBA uniform looked every bit like the beginning of something special. The 18-year-old forward delivered an all-around performance in his preseason debut Monday night, helping the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-89 at Dickies Arena. In just 14 minutes, the top overall...

Cooper Flagg’s first NBA game won’t count in the standings, but it already carries the weight of months of anticipation. When the Dallas Mavericks open their preseason Monday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickies Arena, all eyes will be on the 18-year-old forward — the No. 1 overall...

The Dallas Mavericks returned to their practice facility Sunday for their first on-court session in Texas following a week of training camp in Vancouver, where the focus centered on conditioning, chemistry, and implementing a faster offensive system under assistant coach Jay Triano. Sunday’s practice marked the fourth since opening camp...

The Dallas Mavericks tip off their preseason on Monday, Oct. 6, against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth — marking the first NBA game ever played in the venue. Fans will get their first in-person look at Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick from the...

D’Angelo Russell entered Dallas Mavericks training camp with one goal in mind — to find where he fits and make it count. After joining a roster full of size, experience, and expectations, the veteran guard said he’s focused on adaptability and leadership as the team builds a new identity. Russell...

As the Dallas Mavericks wrapped up three days of training camp at Simon Fraser University, head coach Jason Kidd made it clear that one player left a strong impression. “He was consistent all week on both sides of the ball,” Kidd said. “A lot of good things for Naji. I...

Anthony Davis didn’t hesitate when asked about Cooper Flagg’s defensive potential. After spending three days watching the No. 1 overall pick compete against NBA veterans at Dallas Mavericks training camp, Davis believes the 18-year-old is ready for serious assignments. “He looks comfortable,” Davis said. “He can block shots, and he...

The Dallas Mavericks arrived in Vancouver with a clear purpose — to build something lasting. The decision to hold camp north of the border wasn’t a coincidence. Jason Kidd wanted distance, quiet, and focus. The team bunked in the hills above Burnaby, where mist rolled over Simon Fraser University’s campus...