Zaccharie Risacher, the No. 1 pick in 2024, will be under contract with the Dallas Mavericks through 2027-28 after they exercised his fourth-year option. “I love it here. My teammates are so supportive,” Risacher said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/mave…

Cooper Flagg said he would love to play for Team USA if asked after his 29-point, 11-assist night against Erik Spoelstra’s Miami Heat. Spoelstra will coach the U.S. at the 2028 Olympics. “It would be amazing,” Flagg said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/coop…

P.J. Washington had 20 points, 9 rebounds, and three jump balls against Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Dallas Mavericks’ 113-109 win at Miami. “Main thing is he be hitting people,” Walter Clayton Jr. said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/pj-w…

Cooper Flagg backed Zaccharie Risacher after he shot 2-of-13 but had 8 rebounds and 3 blocks in the Dallas Mavericks’ 113-109 win at Miami. “He makes us 15, 20 points better when he’s being active,” Flagg said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/zacc…

Naji Marshall has been downgraded to doubtful with an illness for the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kyrie Irving is still questionable, and Santi Aldama has been ruled out. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/naji…

Walter Clayton Jr. played a stay-ready game after shootaround, then scored 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting in the Dallas Mavericks’ 113-109 win at Miami. “I thought it was a really big step for our team,” Cooper Flagg said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/coop…

Dusty May said Cooper Flagg has a different gear after his 29-point, 11-assist return in the Dallas Mavericks’ 113-109 win at Miami. “Last year’s the first year of his life that he hasn’t won big,” May said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/coop…

Rick Welts will retire as CEO of the Dallas Mavericks at the end of 2026, and team president Ethan Casson will succeed him on Jan. 1, 2027. “I have complete confidence in him,” Welts said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/rick…

The Dallas Mavericks ruled out rookie Sergio De Larrea with a right knee sprain against the Oklahoma City Thunder. “Hopefully it’s minor, but we’ll know sooner than later,” Dusty May said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/serg…

Kyrie Irving is questionable for the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday with left knee injury management. Dallas listed 7 players, and Sergio De Larrea is out with a right knee sprain. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/kyri…

The Oklahoma City Thunder ruled out 6 players for Wednesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, including Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. Ajay Mitchell, who scored a career-high 30 points Monday, is questionable. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/thun…

The Dallas Mavericks assigned Santi Aldama to the Texas Legends to practice Tuesday as part of his return from right knee surgery. He will be recalled after practice and will not play in any G League games. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/sant…

Cooper Flagg had 29 points and 11 assists as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 113-109 with 31 assists on 43 made field goals. “We congratulate our guys on a very hard-fought road W,” Dusty May said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/mave…

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 132-115 to split the NBA China Games, scoring 32 points off 22 turnovers. Kyrie Irving had 17 in his return. “It can only get better from here,” Max Christie said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/kyri…

Kyrie Irving studied film of Friday’s loss before his return, then scored 14 of his 17 points in the first half. “Watching film on the last preseason game we played, just kind of adjusting to their physicality,” Irving said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/kyri…

Kyrie Irving doesn’t have a retirement timeline after returning from a torn left ACL. “As long as I can wake up every day and step out of bed and feel good, I’m gonna continue to play,” Irving said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/kyri…

Kyrie Irving knows what Cooper Flagg is carrying. He was a No. 1 pick out of Duke, too, and his first few years in Cleveland were "pretty tough on me." Now he says he is there to "alleviate some of that pressure" for Flagg. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/kyri…

Sergio de Larrea keeps giving Dusty May reasons to praise him in preseason. "He's just a guy that plays to win every single possession," May said of de Larrea. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/dust…

Dusty May challenged Zaccharie Risacher to rebound better after Friday's loss. Both of his offensive rebounds Sunday ended in tip dunks. "He settled in and just looked like he was playing at ease," May said of Risacher. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/dust…

Dusty May wants more cutting and off-ball movement around Kyrie Irving. "I think sometimes everyone kind of just stops and watches Kyrie," May said. Irving had 17 points, 3 assists, and no turnovers in his return. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/dust…