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The Mavericks have agreed to a two-way contract with Walter Clayton Jr., according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, giving the former first-round pick a new opportunity after his release by the Grizzlies. Dallas had emerged as a leading contender for Clayton on Tuesday, with Marc Stein reporting that coach Dusty May recruited the guard in college. […] The post Mavericks, Walter Clayton Jr. agree to two-way deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Dallas Mavericks' backcourt needs some help due to their lack of shot creation and 3-point shooting, and signing Walter Clayton Jr. is an excellent start.
Luka Doncic, surprised by a trade to Los Angeles, says he’d like to finish his career with the Lakers and is already eyeing both a championship and an MVP. The team’s new center, Walker Kessler, lands a four‑year, $130 million contract after a shoulder injury‑limited rookie season, and his health and performance are deemed crucial to LA’s success. Bronny James battles a quad contusion that limited his preseason minutes, while recent arrivals—Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Collin Sexton (out with a calf strain) and others—have minimal playoff experience, raising questions about the Lakers’ championship odds. Coach J.J. Redick hints at a rotating starting lineup with Reaves and Kessler joining Doncic, while Jake LaRavia expects a bench role for the opener.
Walter Clayton Jr. will give the Dallas Mavericks more guard depth if they sign him, but they can't expect him to give them enough production to fix their problems in the backcourt on his own.
Luka Dončić says he hopes to retire with the Los Angeles Lakers after his 2025 trade from Dallas. The 27‑year‑old, who signed a three‑year, $165 million extension on Aug. 2, 2025, reflected on the shock of the Feb. 2, 2025 trade and his desire to finish his career in LA. He entered the 2025‑26 season as the NBA scoring champion (33.5 p.p.g.) and earned All‑NBA first‑team honors, finishing fourth in MVP voting. Dončić highlighted a 60‑point, 134‑126 win over Miami on March 19 and the Lakers’ 15‑2 March run as they open the 2026‑27 season against Golden State on Oct. 21.
The Dallas Mavericks listed rookie wing Jett Howard as questionable for their Oct. 22 season opener against the Houston Rockets due to right calf tightness. Howard, who missed the final two preseason games with illness, had modest contributions in Dallas' two preseason contests versus Houston. The Mavericks also have four confirmed absentees: Santi Aldama (right knee surgery), Dereck Lively II (right foot surgery), Tarik Biberović (heel bursitis) and Caleb Martin (thumb sprain). Houston faces its own questions with Steven Adams (calf) and Julian Phillips (illness). Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. CT.
The Dallas Mavericks need to move on from Caleb Martin, as his injury history, on-court fit, and fit within Dallas' new timeline are concerns entering the 2026-27 season.
Marcus Sasser is set to make his regular‑season debut with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday at Houston’s Toyota Center, the site of his four‑year college career with the Cougars. After missing the first three preseason games with a left adductor injury, Sasser says the arena feels like a "second home" and boosts his confidence. He previously logged 5 points in a 135‑111 loss to Atlanta and feels his body is at its best since the summer. Coach Dusty May praises Sasser’s cutting, shooting and defensive instincts, while Sasser looks to bring fast‑tempo energy against the Rockets in the season opener.
Kyrie Irving makes his long-awaited return to NBA action for the Dallas Mavericks against a Houston Rockets time that will look to win their first opening-day game since 2017. The Mavs are looking to bounce back into playoff contention after a difficult 2025-26 campaign that saw them finish 12th in the Western Conference. The Rockets […] The post Is Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II ready for season opener vs. Rockets after missing most of last season with injury? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kyrie Irving returns to regular-season action alongside Cooper Flagg as Dallas faces Kevin Durant's Houston Rockets.
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering their first season without LeBron James in eight years. Luka Doncic is the new face of the franchise, but does he have what it takes to carry on the torch? Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban still has some faith. Cuban crashed a live broadcast on the X-Rayted Sports […] The post Mark Cuban Gets Honest About Luka Doncic Facing the Lakers’ Pressure Without LeBron James appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Dallas Mavericks finished 12th in the Western Conference last season after major injuries to Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving saw them finish the regular season with a 26-56 record. Now, with Irving set to return for the start of the new campaign, critics have not been too kind to Dallas as far as season […] The post 4 Dallas Mavericks bold season predictions as Kyrie Irving returns to team up with Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dereck Lively II should undoubtedly be a part of the Dallas Mavericks' young core, but extending him at this time would've been too risky.
After being waived, it appears Walter Clayton Jr. is likely to garner attention from the Dallas Mavericks.
While there's still hope for Morez Johnson Jr., Brayden Burries has been far more impressive than Johnson so far, and would've fit the Dallas Mavericks better positionally. Dallas' decision to pass on Burries in the draft could come back to bite them.
The Dallas Mavericks appear close to signing Walter Clayton Jr. in a valuable move the Golden State Warriors should be making.
Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg make their regular‑season debut together as the Dallas Mavericks open the 2026‑27 campaign at the Houston Rockets on Oct. 21. Both former No. 1 picks and Rookie of the Year winners, the 34‑year‑old veteran returned from an ACL tear while the 19‑year‑old sophomore posted a 21‑point rookie season. In two preseason matchups they combined for 44 points against Atlanta and showed complementary versatility, according to coach Dusty May, who praised their “gravity” in transition and highlighted the need to spread the offensive load across the roster. The Mavericks hope to use Irving’s and Flagg’s playmaking to create space and relieve pressure in the 82‑game grind.
The Rockets host the Mavericks in their season opener, a matchup that could break Houston’s 0‑8 streak in opening games dating back to 2017. Both teams are integrating new pieces: Dallas flaunts three recent No. 1 picks—including rookie Zaccharie Risacher—and veteran depth with P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, while Houston adds Fred VanVleet, Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic after a quiet offseason. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. CT on Space City Home Network, with the Rockets listed as -8.5 favorites and hoping to snap a nine‑year opening‑night drought before heading to San Antonio for a back‑to‑back.
Second‑year forward Cooper Flagg says the Mavericks must improve after a 1‑3 preseason as they gear up for a season‑opening clash with the Houston Rockets on Oct. 21. Flagg posted a triple‑double (33‑10‑10) in the two Macao games versus Houston and scored 26 points with 12 rebounds in a 135‑111 loss to Atlanta. With Santi Aldama and Dereck Lively II out, coach Dusty May has been experimenting with lineups. Flagg emphasizes matching the Rockets’ physical, rebounding style and learning to mesh with Kyrie Irving, who returns after an ACL tear. Dallas lists Aldama, Lively, Tarik Biberović and Caleb Martin as unavailable for the opener.
After spending eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James decided to leave in free agency. James would join a stacked Philadelphia 76ers team with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown, and the Lakers would then make a plethora of signings in their first opportunity to build a team properly around Luka Doncic […] The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves hilariously reveals reaction to LeBron James in 76ers uniform appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The NBA season has arrived, but several players capable of helping a rotation still need jobs. The Lakers waived Dalton Knecht, Milwaukee released Kevin Porter Jr., and Dallas moved on from Dwight Powell just before opening night. Those decisions added to a market that already included championship contributors, promising young players, and established scorers. Teams […] The post Top available NBA free agents as 2026-27 season tips off appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Dallas opens its season on Oct. 21 against the Houston Rockets, and three fringe players could emerge as the Mavericks' third option behind Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg. Former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, now 21 and 6‑8, hopes to find consistency with Dallas after averaging 11.1 points in Atlanta. Guard Marcus Sasser, the 25th pick in 2023, offers shooting and ball‑handling off the bench despite size concerns. A rookie big man also rounds out the trio, aiming to impact the game in ways that don’t show up in the box score. Their performances could shape the rotation early in the season.
The Dallas Mavericks should consider signing Dalton Knecht with their open two-way roster spot, as they can give him the fresh start that he needs after the Los Angeles Lakers gave up on him.
The Dallas Mavericks enter their season opener against the Houston Rockets without four key players: Santi Aldama (right knee surgery), Tarik Biberović (right heel bursitis), Dereck Lively II (right foot surgery) and Caleb Martin (right thumb sprain). Coach Dusty May says Aldama is "getting very close" to returning, while Martin briefly practiced but remains sidelined. Max Christie is fully healthy, and other roster moves include Jett Howard’s illness, Marcus Sasser’s adductor injury, and rookie Morez Johnson Jr. recovering from shin splints. The injuries leave Dallas shorthanded as they aim to start the 2026‑27 campaign on a positive note.
This time a year ago, following the splashy offseason trade acquisition of Kevin Durant, NBA oddsmakers listed the Rockets among the top tier of title contenders. To say the least, it’s different for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign, which begins with Wednesday’s regular-season home opener versus the Dallas Mavericks. There are valid reasons for that discrepancy. […] The post Patrick Fertitta: Rockets have ‘real chance’ at 2027 title contention appeared first on ClutchFans .