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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,”...

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...

The Dallas Mavericks are beginning training camp with optimism surrounding Kyrie Irving’s recovery from a torn left ACL. Irving suffered the injury on March 3 against the Sacramento Kings and missed the final 20 games of last season, along with the team’s Play-In Tournament appearance. The setback came during an...

Before the Dallas Mavericks open training camp later this month, the team has already laid a foundation for chemistry. Veteran guard Klay Thompson hosted the franchise’s annual “vet camp” at his home in California, giving teammates and staff a chance to connect in an informal but meaningful setting. D’Angelo Russell,...

The Dallas Mavericks turned to D’Angelo Russell this summer as their lone free-agent addition, hoping his experience could steady the backcourt while Kyrie Irving recovers from ACL surgery. Russell, 29, is entering his 11th NBA season and signed a two-year, $12 million contract with a player option for next year....

The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2025-26 season trying to turn the page on the Luka Dončić trade and prove they remain a contender in the Western Conference. The franchise has added new stars, brought back key role players and assembled one of its deepest rosters in recent memory. For fans...

Chants of “Fire Nico” have echoed across Dallas sporting events since the Luka Dončić trade, a reminder of the sharp divide between Mavericks fans and the team’s leadership. General manager Nico Harrison and majority owner Patrick Dumont remain under fire, with questions swirling about the team’s spending and direction. Dirk...