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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...

Anthony Davis has already logged a decade of All-Star appearances, an NBA title, and countless nights as one of the league’s most dominant big men. Now, entering his first full season with the Dallas Mavericks, he is taking on a dual role: defensive anchor and offensive hub. Davis, who averaged...

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II opened training camp with a simple message about moving forward. “Turn the page. We’ve got a new start. We’re trying to win a championship this year. We can’t change the past, but we can focus on the future,” Lively said. Lively appeared in 36...

Klay Thompson wasted no time offering high praise for rookie forward Cooper Flagg after the Dallas Mavericks’ opening day of training camp. The five-time All-Star said Flagg’s approach to his first professional practice showed maturity beyond his years. “Cooper did great,” Thompson said. “I’m most impressed he didn’t sit out...

The Dallas Mavericks launched their 2025 training camp on Tuesday with a high-energy practice that featured teaching, competition, and a first look at rookie forward Cooper Flagg against NBA veterans. Head coach Jason Kidd said the opening day set the right tone. “Day one, yeah. I thought it was great,”...

Anthony Davis didn’t waver when asked about his outlook entering the 2025-26 season. After a year that ended with frustration and injury, his message to Mavericks fans was direct. “Same as last year at my press conference: my goal hasn’t changed. I want to bring a championship here,” Davis said....

Cooper Flagg isn’t stepping into the NBA with the weight of an entire franchise on his shoulders. Instead, the No. 1 overall pick begins his career surrounded by established stars, giving him a chance to grow into his role without carrying the immediate burden that often comes with his draft...

The Dallas Mavericks entered media day without a set starting lineup for the 2025–26 NBA season. Head coach Jason Kidd stressed that competition will determine roles when training camp opens in Vancouver, British Columbia. “There’s no set starting lineup yet,” Kidd said. “This is going to be about competition, and...

The Dallas Mavericks are beginning their 2025 training camp in Vancouver, British Columbia, with practices scheduled at Simon Fraser University from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4. It marks the first time the franchise has hosted its camp in British Columbia, following the trend of NBA teams holding training in remote...

Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson are marking the start of their partnership as Dallas Mavericks teammates with a new sneaker release. ANTA announced the launch of the KAI 2 “Klay,” a colorway honoring the bond between the two stars, set to release Friday, Sept. 26, for $125. Irving and Thompson...