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Where are we after one game in the books and 81 of these things remaining, Mavs fans? Have all our suspicions about mystifying roster construction been confirmed, or are we still clinging to the front office’s crystal clear “defense wins championships” vision, firm in pre-established conclusions that this team just has to be good this […]
Stumbling Out of the Gate It had been 187 days since the Dallas Mavericks last played a meaningful game, when they were eliminated by the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament. Since winning the NBA Draft Lottery in May, enthusiasm and hope returned to the Mavericks fanbase, having the opportunity to draft 18-year-old phenom Cooper […]
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the San Antonio Spurs by 33 points Wednesday night in Dallas. Lack of spacing, shot creation, defensive cohesion – and too much Victor Wembanyama – are just some of the issues the Mavs struggled with in the nightmare start to the season. During the preseason, the Mavs have been very […]
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 125-92 Wednesday night in Dallas. There was bound to be a presence announced in the season opener between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs. Unfortunately for the home team, it wasn’t Cooper Flagg’s night to hold the bullhorn. Instead, it was Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama […]
After an off-season in which the Dallas Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg with the first pick in the NBA Draft, Wednesday night kicked off the 2025-26 NBA season in Big D. In what has become a recurring theme over the past few seasons, Dallas opened against the San Antonio Spurs, but were blown off their home […]
The Dallas Mavericks lost their season opener in embarrassing fashion, falling to the San Antonio Spurs, 125-92. Victor Wembanyama exploded into the 2025-26 season with 40 points and 15 rebounds. Anthony Davis led a pathetic effort from Dallas, scoring 22 in defeat. The Mavericks played aggressively early, jumping out to a 6-2 lead on the […]
The Dallas Mavericks host the San Antonio Spurs in the opening game of the season for both teams on Wednesday night. The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 8:30 pm local time. It’s Cooper Flagg’s NBA debut and according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the former Duke forward will be getting the start at point […]
Let’s just start with this: The New Orleans Pelicans are a cursed franchise that is seemingly incapable of having anything good happen to it. Every year in the Zion Williamson era, either he himself has gotten hurt or they’ve been so hurt around him to where nothing else matters. Of course, option number three in […]
The Mavericks open their season at home against the Spurs on Wednesday night, and that means another season of Mavericks betting is coming your way. It is a delicious first outing to gamble on, as Cooper Flagg is making his NBA debut against Victor Wembanyama. This comes a night after the Rockets trotted out a […]
Just like that, it is opening day for the 2025-26 NBA Season. Six long months have passed since your Dallas Mavericks last played in a game that had meaning. This is a roster that has both changed a lot and very little within the last six or so months, which means it’s time to take […]
Continuing yesterday’s column on grading the performances of the Dallas Mavericks from the preseason action. These are my grades, so argue with me as you will in the comments! Naji Marshall: B- Naji Marhsall was everywhere during this Mavs preseason. In 20 minutes, he averaged 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists, on 46% from […]
Houston nearly beat the Warriors last postseason in a thrilling seven-game series. They have accrued so many young players over the last handful of years in their rebuild after James Harden left, and last year’s playoff exit signaled the need for a change. Jalen Green was the obvious candidate to be shipped out, and that […]
The rivalry between the Dallas Mavericks (0-0) and the San Antonio Spurs (0-0) was once one of the greatest parts of being a sports fan in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As they prepare to square off once more in both teams’ 2025-26 season opener on Wednesday at American Airlines Center, the I-35 bloodfeud may be […]
Shout out to Keith on Twitter for asking for a new Lounge. Here’s the old one. The Mavericks play tomorrow and then they play a whole heck of a lot of games in a short period of time, but at least they’re all at home. How’s this lounge format working? Are our regular commenters here […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Mavericks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey I didn’t realize until this week that Dallas starts their season with […]
The Mavericks wrapped up their preseason last week with a 121-94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas. It concluded a four-game stretch of preseason games before the first regular season game takes place this coming Wednesday, the 22nd. The preseason gave the Mavericks a lot to look at, between the uncertainty of […]
As the NBA broadcast world turns and the calendar shifts to late October, we’ve compiled a handy dandy Dallas Mavericks TV schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season. For a second consecutive season, local fans, as well as Mavericks fans in 13 other markets throughout Texas and surrounding states, will be able to watch 65 of […]
The Mavericks had one of the strangest seasons ever last year. They were coming off of an NBA Finals appearance with a bolstered roster, an MVP candidate at the helm, and a Western Conference that was theirs to lose. Riddled with injuries, they hobbled their way to the All-Star break until a shocking (to say […]
Memphis won a very quiet 48 games a season ago. That was good for eighth place in an extremely competitive Western Conference. They were swept in round one by the eventual champions, and for the third consecutive season, they failed to win a playoff series. After another disappointing season, they traded Desmond Bane to Orlando […]
“…re Nico!” clap-clap clap-clap-clap “FIRE NI-CO!” clap-clap clap-clap-clap The sounds of the irritated mob found him. Empty souvenir beer cups in one hand, foam fingers encasing the other, and tens of thousands of eyes ablaze with fury, fans roared their disapproval as they sought their pound of flesh. Not from the players who gave each […]
What game do you have scheduled this season and why? Bryan: I have a cluster of games circled all within a 5 day span and all for the same reason. From November 14th to November 19th, the Mavs will play (in chronological order) the Los Angeles Clippers, the Portland Trailblazers, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York […]
The Dallas Mavericks starting center conundrum was solved on the first day of training camp, when Daniel Gafford suffered an ankle injury that has kept him out of action throughout the preseason. Gafford is no stranger to recent leg injuries, having suffered a Grade 3 MCL sprain back in February which kept him out for […]
Just when you thought the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks couldn’t possibly get any bigger — they sign Moussa Cisse and his 7-foot-5-inch wingspan (reportedly) to a two-way deal to start the season. The long have become even longer. Michael Scotto of USA Today (and host of the Hoops Hype podcast) was the first to report the transaction […]
We are officially one week from the start of the NBA regular season, with the Dallas Mavericks kicking things off at home against the San Antonio Spurs next Wednesday, October 22nd. It’s been an emotional past year as a Mavericks fan, to say the least. There have been some difficult goodbyes, and one very auspicious […]
Atlanta has not made the playoffs in two seasons. In fact, since they made the Conference Finals in 2021, their success has slowly tailed off. They have lost in the first round twice, had a winning record once, and have had three head coaches. It has been a whirlwind for the Hawks, and not the […]