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The Mavericks claimed the 2025 first-round draft pick off waivers on Wednesday.

Mavericks sign Walter Clayton Jr. to two-way contract

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Curry Spoke with Legends 🙏

Steph consulted Kobe, Brady and Dirk about legacies and more (Andscape)

The Mavericks' roster is filled with young players, and Walter Clayton Jr. just made this group much more promising.

Walter Clayton Jr. signing just made the Mavericks' young core even more dangerous

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Jake Fischer on where Dalton Knecht, Kevin Porter Jr., Dwight Powell and more will end up

Dallas' backcourt won't be fixed by Walter Clayton Jr. alone, but signing him is a good start.

Walter Clayton Jr. should be the first step in fixing the Mavericks' backcourt

Mavs Sign Walter Clayton Jr.

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Guard Walter Clayton Jr. has agreed on a two-way NBA deal with the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell ESPN.

Walter Clayton Jr. will be a great pickup for Dallas if they sign him, but don't expect him to be the hero.

Walter Clayton Jr. won't fix the Mavericks' thin backcourt on his own

It's time for the Mavericks to move on from Caleb Martin less than two years after trading for him.

Mavericks need to find a way out of their failed Caleb Martin project

Where the Mavs stand as one of the better teams in the league 📲

MMBets Game of the Week: Mavs launch new season in Space City

A season starts anew!

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New NBA Power Rankings 🔢

Our new game chats are perfect for the return of NBA season.

Join us for the 2026-27 Mavs season on the SB Nation app

Chus Mateo weighs in on what we can expect from the rookie. And then we take a look at Santi Aldama, as well. 

The Spanish national team coach is pleased with De Larrea’s preseason: “Sergio is playing exceptionally well”

The Dallas Mavericks have no intention of giving up on Dereck Lively II quite yet, but they aren't in a position to give him an extension.

Mavericks made the right gamble by not extending Dereck Lively II

As much potential as Morez Johnson Jr. has, No. 10 overall pick Brayden Burries far exceeded Johnson Jr. in preseason action.

Mavericks passing on Brayden Burries is already looking like a mistake

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Dallas should sign Dalton Knecht to give him the fresh start he needs after being waived by the Lakers.

Mavericks should sign Dalton Knecht and give him the fresh start the Lakers couldn't

Time to make an ‘on-the-record’ opinion!

Roundtable: Dallas Mavericks record predictions and seeding

Walter Clayton Jr. was just waived after being a first-round pick. But the Mavericks could give him the opportunity he desperately needs.

Mavericks' thin backcourt would hand Walter Clayton Jr. a golden opportunity

Tarik Biberovic not being ready for the Mavericks' first game was exactly what they didn't need as they look to get back on track from beyond the arc.

Mavericks' Tarik Biberovic setback makes their shooting concern even more glaring

Dalton Knecht would be a great pickup for a Mavericks team that still needs more 3-point shooting.

Dalton Knecht's Lakers exit gives Mavericks a chance to start fixing their shooting

Mavs Faves for Walter Clayton

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The Mavericks have emerged a leading contender to land Walter Clayton Jr. when he clears waivers, @TheSteinLine has learned.

Dallas has some great options to consider when filling their final open roster spot.

3 Intriguing players the Mavericks should sign to their open roster spot

The Mavericks could find themselves in a hole early in the season, with games against the Rockets, Spurs and Thunder.

Don’t lose hope: Opening stretch of 2026-27 season is a brutal one for your Dallas Mavericks

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Rule Changes and New NBA Cup Format

Quick explainer of what's new in 2026-27 season

The Mavs Moneyball sports betting aficionados offer a few team props ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

MMBets: The Dallas Mavericks are one of the NBA’s most interesting teams

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Dwight Powell’s time with the Dallas Mavericks reminds us we can be anything

With Dwight Powell’s departure, the Mavericks lose more than a player — they lose a poet

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Bold NBA Predictions 🔮

5 hot takes as new season tips off 📲

With the season about to tip-off, we share a complete schedule and how to watch every Mavericks game this year

How to watch the Dallas Mavericks 2026-2027 regular season games

Morez Johnson Jr. was the Mavs 9th overall Pick this last June.

The Mavericks may have one of the NBA’s most intriguing rookies in Morez Johnson Jr.

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Offseason Grades for Every Team 🔠

And the Logic is Easy to Understand

Mavericks pass on Dereck Lively II extension

The Mavs should consider signing Walter Clayton Jr. after he hit free agency on Monday.

Mavericks shouldn't pass up the unexpected chance to sign Walter Clayton Jr.

Uncle Drew doesn't see himself playing into his 40s

Kyrie's Retirement Timeline

A Maverick legend in every sense of the word

There will never be another Dwight Powell

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How Kyrie and more stack up ahead of 2026-27 📲

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Extension Deadline Madness 🤯

All 30 squads set ahead of Tuesday's tripleheader 📲

NBA Opening Night Rosters 🔒

The Mavericks made the right decision by waiving Dwight Powell instead of Moussa Cisse, as they no longer have to worry about this with Cisse anymore.

Mavericks saved themselves from a Moussa Cisse disaster by cutting Dwight Powell

The Mavericks just sent Cooper Flagg a strong message that will benefit his future by moving on from Dwight Powell.

Mavericks just sent Cooper Flagg a clear message by waiving Dwight Powell

The Dallas Mavericks might not have enough depth to fix last season's 3-point struggles.

Mavericks' shooting overhaul still won't be enough to compete in the West

Powell ends his 12-year run the Mavericks as the coolest dude on the roster with the most shots to the face absorbed.

End of an Era: The Dallas Mavericks have waived Dwight Powell

The Mavericks made the tough decision to move on from Dwight Powell on Monday, but it'll pay off in the future.

Mavericks' tough call to waive Dwight Powell was the move their future needed

The latest from head coach Dusty May does little to firm up a return to action for Aldama

Santi Aldama’s timeframe for return remains a mystery

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MMB Lounge: The NBA season is here!

Mavs Waive Dwight Powell

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@ShamsCharania

The Dallas Mavericks are waiving veteran center Dwight Powell, sources tell ESPN.

The near term doesn’t look very great in the Bay. The long term doesn’t exactly look rosey, either.

MMBets: The Golden State Warriors are firmly mid

What will year 1 of the Mavericks splashy head coach hire look like?

Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 coach preview: Can Dusty May make the jump?

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Mavericks' 3-point shooting problem worsens after waiving John Poulakidas

The Mavericks' shooting struggles just got even more concerning after they moved on from one of the best shooters on the team, John Poulakidas.

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Zaccharie Risacher's flashes aren't enough to hand him a Mavericks starting role

Zaccharie Risacher clearly has some untapped potential, but he hasn't been productive enough to start for the Dallas Mavericks right out of the gate.

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Rookies Looking Like Draft Steals 😏

5 young players who showed out during preseason

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MMBets: The Memphis Grizzlies are going to be scrappy

The Mavericks will not have fun dealing with this team

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Mavs’ roster moves: Cooper Flagg and John Poulakidas news

The Mavericks fine-tuned their roster just days before the season tips off

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Klay Thompson's rough Heat start vindicates Mavericks' decision to move on

Dallas was right to move on from Klay Thompson when they did.

The Dallas rookie is turning heads

Sergio De Larrea is the surprise of the preseason

Is this the year Luka or Wemby break through?

Roundtable: Who will be the NBA MVP this season?

In Dallas on Sunday and need a new pet? Head to the Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center. Dereck Lively will cover the fees.

Dereck Lively is sponsoring free pet adoptions at the SPCA of Texas on Sunday

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Morez Johnson Jr. is giving Mavericks reason to believe he's their center of the future

Morez Johnson Jr. is showing early signs that he could be one of the Mavericks' franchise cornerstones.

Postgame comments from head coach Dusty May, rookie Morez Johnson Jr. and new Mavericks’ swingman Zaccharie Risacher.

Mavs-Hawks Preseason Quoteboard: “We didn’t guard the ball nearly as well as we’re capable of.”

The Mavs biggest swing this offseason was Zac Risacher. Will it work?

Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 player preview: What exactly is Zaccharie Risacher?

Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg looked sensational against the Hawks. The rest of the Mavericks’ roster? We have questions.

Stats Rundown: 5 numbers to know from the Mavericks’ 135-111 preseason loss to the Atlanta Hawks

Cooper Flagg looks ready to take a second year leap following the final preseason game for Dallas

3 musings as the Mavericks lose their preseason dress rehearsal, 135-111, to the Atlanta Hawks

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Mavericks' new role for Naji Marshall raises a legitimate concern

While Naji Marshall has had a strong career in Dallas, his new role may be asking too much of him.

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Dusty May isn't closing the door on Mavericks making once-unlikely Dwight Powell move

Dwight Powell's time in Dallas may not be over after all.

What could contract extensions look like for Mavericks youngsters Dereck Lively and Max Christie?

What do contract extensions look like for these Mavericks?

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1st-round mock draft, sleepers and more 📲

“Coaching people is not softer than coaching basketball. It may be the hardest part.” A new era of coaching in Dallas.

The future of coaching is relationship-based. With Dusty May, we get a new version in Dallas

How Flagg, Kyrie and more stack up ahead of 2026-27 📲

Top 30 Scorers in NBA 📊

It all boils down to health for the offseason acquisition, and the Mavericks are mum on Aldama’s health so far.

Vague injury status clouds Santi Aldama’s immediate outlook — but what about the full 2026-27 season?

One of the NBA’s longest running saga’s finally ended, with Giannis exiting Milwaukee. How do they start the next era?

MMBets: Post Giannis, are the Bucks building with?

Cooper Flagg isn't just receiving superstar hype anymore. He's receiving much more.

Cooper Flagg's hype is reaching levels reserved only for the NBA's elite

Zaccharie Risacher hasn't been perfect for Dallas, but it's not time to be worried yet.

Zaccharie Risacher's rollercoaster preseason isn't reason for Mavericks to panic yet

A tumultuous era in Clippers history is officially over. What does next-gen LA Clippers basketball look like?

MMBets: The Los Angeles Clippers and the start of new Aspirations

Mavs star's teammates have been making him carry bags in preseason (ESPN)

Flagg Still Treated as Rookie

From Anthony Davis to Daniel Gafford, these are the situations that could make for some interesting trades this season.

Which NBA player is most likely to be traded this season?

Execs pick MVP, ROY and more 📲

NBA GM Survey 🗳️

It has been a eye-opening year for purchasing sports cards ➡️

10 Most Expensive Memorabilia Sales of 2026 🤑

Answering questions from the mailbag as the season is set to tip-off

Mavs Moneyball Mailbag: October 15, 2026

John Poulakidas' spot on the Mavericks' roster should be safe after his strong performance against the Pelicans.

John Poulakidas just proved exactly why he shouldn't be on the Mavericks' hot seat

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Top 30 Defenders in NBA 📊

How Kyrie and more stack up ahead of 2026-27 📲

Ranking Best Shooters 📊

The Nets are going to be weird

MMBets: The Brooklyn Nets are still searching for a way forward

It seemed like Moussa Cisse was losing the battle to Dwight Powell to not get cut, but his performance on Wednesday night cemented why Dallas should keep him.

Moussa Cisse just made it even harder for the Mavericks to cut him

Tobi Lawal was extremely impressive on both sides of the ball in the Dallas Mavericks' third preseason game, and his mentality will lead him to a real role.

Tobi Lawal’s defense-first mentality is why he already deserves a role for Mavericks

The Mavericks’ big man has an opportunity to solidify his role in the center rotation early this season.

Daniel Gafford is still a valuable piece of the Mavericks’ puzzle in 2026-27

Dallas’ first preseason game of the 2026-27 on their home court is a loss. Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg were held out.

4 things as the Mavericks’ late comeback falls short in 101-97 preseason loss to New Orleans Pelicans

Amar'e will serve as a police officer with the Miami Dade Schools PD

Stoudemire Graduates from Academy 🚔

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Dallas basketball is back (in America)

Mavericks vs Pelicans Preview and Injury Update: Back in the AAC

This early trend from Dusty May could make Max Christie even more lethal for the Mavs.

Mavericks' early starting lineup trend will make Max Christie more dangerous

The Mavericks needed someone to replace Klay Thompson's shooting, and Tarik Biberovic looks like he can do this.

Tarik Biberovic is the 3-point marksman the Mavericks needed with Klay Thompson gone

The Mavericks must get creative as they look to build a contender around Cooper Flagg.

Masai Ujiri's Cooper Flagg plan faces a draft problem most rebuilds don't have

Make sure you are on the ride and buckled in before the Cooper Flagg Express has left the station.

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst won’t stop banging the Cooper Flagg drum

What will the Rockets do with their two timeline approach?

MMBets: The Houston Rockets need to make a decision

Need preseason hot takes for the Mavs, please

Which Dallas Mavericks player has surprised you so far?

Tap to see which Mavs made the cut ahead of 2026-27 📲

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He can shoot, but the Magic knew that. Is a fresh start the answer?

Can Jett Howard make the impact in Dallas that Orlando hoped for?

Dusty May's take about Dwight Powell's game shows why he has a chance to make the Mavericks' roster.

Dusty May's Dwight Powell take reveals why he's still in the mix to make the Mavericks

Kyrie Still Likely to Be Dealt 👀

Insider Jake Fischer explains why Dallas may receive an offer they can't refuse for 9x All-Star

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Dallas gained another 3-point shooter right before the regular season begins, Jorge Diaz Graham.

Mavericks' Jorge Diaz Graham signing gives their frontcourt another 3-point weapon

Through the combination of two factors, Sergio De Larrea is in the driver's seat to be the Mavericks' backup point guard come opening night.

Sergio De Larrea is already putting Mavericks' backup point guard debate to bed

Masai Ujiri's vision lines up perfectly with what Zaccharie Risacher needs in his first season with the team.

Masai Ujiri's vision for the Mavericks is exactly what Zaccharie Risacher needs

Dallas' wing battle just gained another player with Matt Cross joining the Mavericks' preseason roster.

Mavericks' Matt Cross signing just made their wing competition even more interesting

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Max Christie has already proven he can start in Dallas, but the Mavericks may have a bigger reason to give Zaccharie Risacher the nod.

Mavericks can't let Max Christie's shooting overshadow Zaccharie Risacher's upside

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Could Tobi Lawal be Derrick Jones Jr. 2.0?

Masai Ujiri praises Irving despite interest from other teams 🎥

Mavs Believe in Kyrie

Dwight Powell is doing whatever he can to give himself a strong chance to remain in Dallas beyond the preseason.

Dwight Powell's latest move makes Mavericks' case to keep him even stronger

Sergio De Larrea's preseason play has answered this glaring question about his game heading into his rookie season for the Mavs.

Biggest question about Sergio De Larrea has already been answered for the Mavericks

If the Mavericks keep Dwight Powell beyond the preseason, this could be a massive mistake as they enter the Dusty May era.

Mavericks seem to be eyeing a costly Dwight Powell reunion for the new era

The Mavericks' backcourt issues off the bench may finally have a solution.

Mavericks may have found the backcourt bench boost they desperately needed last season

Dallas will have to evaluate PJ Washington’s role among the team’s stockpile of forwards.

Where PJ Washington fits in the new-look Mavericks in 2026-27

Irving speaks on playing first game in over a year

Kyrie Grateful to Make Return

The Mavericks’ offense resembled a cohesive unit for the first time in what seemed like ages with Kyrie Irving back.

6 things from the Mavericks’ 132-115 preseason win over the Houston Rockets in Macao

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Ten players we can't wait to watch all season long

Most Fascinating Players This Season 😲

Zaccharie Risacher with the Dunk

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Kyrie Irving Top Play

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Portland had something that worked and then made everything more complicated

MMBets: The Blazers Continue To Confuse

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Dray: Luka Will Never Win MVP 😳

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Russ Explains Retirement ▶️

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Kyrie's 1st Score in Return👏

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