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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...

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...

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...