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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...

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...

The Dallas Mavericks’ 120–116 preseason loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night underscored an issue that’s lingered since training camp began: they still don’t know who will consistently guard the other team’s best perimeter players. Klay Thompson, who turns 36 this season, opened as the primary defender on LaMelo...

The Charlotte Hornets lit up the perimeter on Saturday night at American Airlines Center, connecting on 16 three-pointers to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 120–116 in their lone home preseason game. Charlotte opened the contest with a 30–13 lead late in the first quarter and maintained control behind crisp ball movement...

Max Christie entered training camp looking more polished, more vocal, and more physically prepared than at any point in his young career. After averaging 11.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 32 games for Dallas last season, the 22-year-old guard spent the summer focused on sharpening his conditioning and...

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 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...