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Oct 15, 2026
‘Sticking His Nose In’: John Poulakidas Hits 4 Threes, Wins Over Dusty May With Grit Against New Orleans Pelicans
DALLAS — John Poulakidas made 4 of his 8 attempts from 3-point range Wednesday night, and the shots were not what Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May wanted to…
Oct 15, 2026
‘A Very Close Group’: Dusty May Sees Dallas Mavericks Chemistry Growing After Macao Trip
DALLAS — After eight or 10 practices and a trip to China, the Dallas Mavericks look like a very close group, coach Dusty May said Wednesday. They will…
Oct 15, 2026
Marcus Sasser Expects Nearly 300 Family, Friends For ‘Dream Come True’ Dallas Mavericks Debut
DALLAS — Marcus Sasser expects close to 300 family members and friends at American Airlines Center if he makes his Dallas Mavericks debut Friday against the Atlanta Hawks.…
Oct 15, 2026
‘Building The Lower Levels’: Dusty May Says Dallas Mavericks Were Jet-Lagged, Not Flat, Against New Orleans Pelicans
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks players who filled in Wednesday were not flat so much as a little fatigued and jet-lagged, coach Dusty May said Thursday, a day…
Oct 15, 2026
‘Morez Is Really Close’: Dallas Mavericks Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. Nearing Return From Shin Splints
DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. is close to returning from right shin splints, Mavericks coach Dusty May said after practice Thursday, a day before the Dallas Mavericks close…
Oct 15, 2026
‘Slightly Tweaked Ankle’: Moussa Cissé Misses Dallas Mavericks Practice, Status Uncertain For Preseason Finale
DALLAS — Moussa Cissé did not practice Thursday, a day after tweaking his left ankle in the Dallas Mavericks’ 101-97 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Mavericks…
Oct 15, 2026
‘Play A Little Bit Tomorrow’: Marcus Sasser Expected To Make Dallas Mavericks Debut Against Atlanta Hawks
DALLAS — Marcus Sasser is expected to play Friday when the Dallas Mavericks close the preseason against the Atlanta Hawks, Mavericks coach Dusty May said after practice Thursday.…
Oct 14, 2026
‘A Step Slow’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To New Orleans Pelicans 101-97 As Tobi Lawal, John Poulakidas Score 16 Apiece
DALLAS — Turnovers cost the Dallas Mavericks 27 points Wednesday night at American Airlines Center, where the New Orleans Pelicans held off a fourth-quarter push for a 101-97…
Oct 14, 2026
Dallas Mavericks Center Moussa Cissé Tweaks Left Ankle, Will Sit Second Half Against New Orleans Pelicans
DALLAS — Moussa Cissé tweaked his left ankle in the first half of the Dallas Mavericks’ preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday and will sit…
Oct 14, 2026
‘Very, Very Good’: Dusty May Praises Dwight Powell As Dallas Mavericks Face Roster Decision
DALLAS — Mavericks coach Dusty May said Wednesday that the decision on whether Dwight Powell makes the Dallas Mavericks’ opening-night roster belongs to team president Masai Ujiri and…
Oct 14, 2026
Dallas Mavericks Rule Out 8 Players vs. Pelicans, Including Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are resting Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, two of eight players the team ruled out for…