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The Dallas Mavericks are just two days into training camp and already facing a handful of injuries across the roster. During a week focused on establishing defensive identity and testing lineup combinations, the team faces some limitations without key talents available. On Media Day, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd shared...

Two practices into camp, the Dallas Mavericks are trying to turn size and depth into a defensive identity. The early emphasis is on communication and rebounding, and the tone is coming from the top. Head coach Jason Kidd said the group’s energy and talk stood out during the evening workout....

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 spirited first practice that set an encouraging tone for the weeks ahead. Head coach Jason Kidd praised his team’s energy, communication, and competitiveness as they began building toward the new season. “Day one, yeah. I thought it was...

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...

Kyrie Irving says his ACL rehab is not just about getting back to where he was — it’s about returning even stronger. “I’ve been clear: I’m trying to be better than I was before, and that’s a hard task,” Irving said at Dallas Mavericks media day. “I felt like I...