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Every morning the Mavericks Nightly Desk publishes The Big D Breakdown, plus the day's specials: the week ahead, the cap sheet, a player in focus, the rumors checked against the numbers, the archives. Injury updates land within 20 minutes of the official report, game recaps within 20 minutes of the final. Every name and number in these pieces is checked against the club's data before publication.

The Big D Breakdown

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Irving's Knee Flags Again as a Shorthanded 4-0 Thunder VisitMorning · Wed, Oct 28Dallas hosts Oklahoma City on ESPN tonight with Irving listed day-to-day and de Larrea now out.
Whose Team Is It When Games Tighten: Flagg or Irving?The big question · Tue, Oct 27October 27 Echoes: A 94-101 Thunder Loss And A Bench BlueprintFrom the archives · Tue, Oct 27Flagg Is Cleared And Closes Out Miami: Thunder Next For 2-2 DallasMorning · Tue, Oct 27A 27-55 Pace And A -6.0 Net: Dallas In Four NumbersBy the numbers · Mon, Oct 26Irving Is Cleared, Flagg Is Not: Dallas Tests Winless MiamiMorning · Mon, Oct 26Rumor Check: Clayton Is Settled, Flagg Waits On A Second LookRumor check · Sun, Oct 25Around The Beat: Flagg, Irving And A Fade Everyone SawAround the beat · Sun, Oct 25Dallas Fades To 17 In The Fourth, Then Heads To Miami ThinMorning · Sun, Oct 25Spurs Bury Dallas 122-106 As The Fourth Quarter CollapsesPostgame · Sat, Oct 24The Big Question: Can Dallas Hold the Floor Without Flagg?The big question · Sat, Oct 24Walter Clayton Jr. Has To Turn Touch Into ThreesPlayer focus · Sat, Oct 24Home Opener Without Flagg: Dallas Meets A 0-2 Spurs TeamMorning · Sat, Oct 24Washington's 20 And 13 Carry Dallas Past Indiana, 121-105Postgame · Fri, Oct 23From 15-67 To Flagg: Dallas Has Built Around Young Scorers BeforeFrom the archives · Fri, Oct 23Big D By The Numbers: Flagg's Load, A -5.2 Hole, A Tight Cap SheetBy the numbers · Fri, Oct 23Four Out, Spurs Next: Dallas Needs Its Bigs To Hold Up In IndianaMorning · Fri, Oct 23Rumor Check: Stein Called Clayton, And The Cap Sheet Ends The RestRumor check · Thu, Oct 22The Beat Reads Houston: Threes, Irving's Volume And Clayton's FitAround the beat · Thu, Oct 22Dallas Gets Bodies Back For Indiana After Houston's 37-Point HammerMorning · Thu, Oct 22Moussa Cisse Has To Hold The Paint Until Lively And Aldama ReturnPlayer focus · Wed, Oct 21Cap Watch: Irving's $42.4M Option Shapes What Dallas Can Do Next SummerCap watch · Wed, Oct 21Week Ahead: Five Games In Eight Nights, And Houston Sets The Bar FirstWeek ahead · Tue, Oct 20The Big Question: Is Flagg Alone Enough To Lift Dallas Out Of 26-56?The big question · Tue, Oct 20Powell Is Gone, And Dallas Opens In Houston With One Healthy CenterMorning · Tue, Oct 20Reunion Arena to Flagg: Dallas Keeps Rebuilding Around Its Next Young StarFrom the archives · Mon, Oct 19By The Numbers: Dallas's Net Rating, Tax Line And Flagg's JumperBy the numbers · Mon, Oct 19Poulakidas Is Gone, And Dallas Still Needs Shooters Before HoustonMorning · Mon, Oct 19Cap Watch: Dallas Has Room Under The Tax, Not Much Past ItCap watch · Sun, Oct 18Rumor Check: Flagg's Option Is Real, The Noise Isn'tRumor check · Sun, Oct 18

Injury updates

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OutSergio de LarreaSergio de Larrea out vs Thunder with a right knee injuryTue, Oct 27Day-To-DayKyrie IrvingKyrie Irving questionable vs Thunder with a knee issueTue, Oct 27Day-To-DayNaji MarshallNaji Marshall day-to-day with illness ahead of Mavericks vs ThunderTue, Oct 27Day-To-DaySergio de LarreaSergio de Larrea day-to-day vs Thunder with a right knee injuryTue, Oct 27ClearedCooper FlaggCooper Flagg cleared after shoulder issue ahead of Mavericks vs ThunderTue, Oct 27Day-To-DayCooper FlaggCooper Flagg day-to-day vs Heat with a left shoulder issueMon, Oct 26OutNaji MarshallNaji Marshall out vs Heat with an illnessSun, Oct 25ClearedKyrie IrvingKyrie Irving cleared, set for Mavericks at Heat after knee issueSun, Oct 25Day-To-DayKyrie IrvingKyrie Irving day-to-day vs Heat with a left knee issueSun, Oct 25ClearedJett HowardJett Howard cleared for Mavericks vs Spurs after calf issueSat, Oct 24ClearedMax ChristieMax Christie cleared to play vs Spurs after Day-To-Day tagSat, Oct 24OutJett HowardJett Howard probable vs Spurs with a calf issueSat, Oct 24

Roster moves

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WCFA → DALWalter Clayton Jr.Walter Clayton Jr. joins the Dallas Mavericks rosterWed, Oct 21DAL → FADwight PowellDwight Powell Leaves the Dallas Mavericks RosterMon, Oct 19DAL → FASeth LundySeth Lundy Leaves the Dallas Mavericks' RosterSun, Oct 18DAL → FAJohn PoulakidasJohn Poulakidas Leaves Mavericks RosterSun, Oct 18JDDAL → FAJorge Diaz-GrahamJorge Diaz-Graham Leaves Dallas Mavericks RosterFri, Oct 16DGDAL → FADarin Green Jr.Darin Green Jr. leaves the Mavericks rosterWed, Oct 14CMDAL → FAChris MantisChris Mantis Leaves Mavericks RosterWed, Oct 14MCDAL → FAMatt CrossMatt Cross Off the Mavericks RosterWed, Oct 14JDFA → DALJorge Diaz-GrahamJorge Diaz-Graham Joins Dallas Mavericks RosterTue, Oct 13DGFA → DALDarin Green Jr.Darin Green Jr. Joins the Dallas MavericksTue, Oct 13CMFA → DALChris MantisChris Mantis Joins Dallas Mavericks RosterTue, Oct 13MCFA → DALMatt CrossMatt Cross Joins the Dallas Mavericks RosterTue, Oct 13

Game recaps

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DAL @ MIAMon, Oct 26Cooper Flagg's all-around night carries Mavericks past winless Heat, 113-109SAS @ DALSat, Oct 24Spurs pull away in the fourth, beat Mavericks 122-106 with threes and takeawaysDAL @ INDFri, Oct 23Mavericks bury Pacers with a 44-point first quarter and never trailDAL @ HOUWed, Oct 21Rockets bury Mavericks with a 38-12 second quarter, win 128-110ATL @ DALFri, Oct 16Hawks' Bench and Threes Bury Mavericks 135-111 in Preseason Tune-UpNOP @ DALWed, Oct 14Mavericks' 34-point fourth falls short as Pelicans hang on, 101-97DAL @ HOUSun, Oct 11Mavericks' Bench and Fast Break Bury Rockets 132-115 in MacaoHOU @ DALFri, Oct 9Rockets Blitz Mavericks Early, Roll 135-117 in Macao Preseason Opener

Earlier from the desk

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October2026 · 56 pieces
MorningSun, Oct 18Dallas Trims Bench Ahead Of Opener, Locks In Flagg's OptionWeek aheadSat, Oct 17The Week Ahead: Houston Is The Only Game That CountsThe big questionSat, Oct 17The Big Question: Is This Flagg's Team Or Still Kyrie's?MorningSat, Oct 17Mavericks' Bench Outplays Its Own Starters In Preseason-Ending BlowoutPostgameFri, Oct 16Hawks Blow Out Mavericks 135-111 In Dallas's Last Tune-UpFrom the archivesFri, Oct 16From The Archives: Flagg's Rebuild Traces Back To 1980-81By the numbersFri, Oct 16By The Numbers: Dallas's Cap Math, Flagg's Load And One Lineup That WorksMorningFri, Oct 16Irving And Flagg Are Back Tonight, With Sasser Set To DebutRumor checkThu, Oct 15Rumor Check: One Signing Confirmed, The Books Say No To MoreAround the beatThu, Oct 15Around The Beat: Bench Minutes, Lineup Trends And The Irving-Flagg BetMorningThu, Oct 15Mavericks' Bench Outscores Starters 70-27 In Pelicans LossPostgameWed, Oct 14An Early Pelicans Run Decides A Tight Preseason LossPlayer focusWed, Oct 14Dwight Powell Is Playing For A Roster Spot, Not A RoleCap watchWed, Oct 14Cap Watch: Dallas Has Room Before The Tax, Then Kyrie's OptionMorningWed, Oct 14Mavericks Trim Camp Roster While Cisse's Workload Keeps RisingWeek aheadTue, Oct 13Dallas Catches A Road-Weary Pelicans Team This WeekThe big questionTue, Oct 13The Big Question: Can Dallas's Defense Carry A Still-Broken Offense?MorningTue, Oct 13Matt Cross Arrives As Dallas Leans On Moussa Cisse Up FrontAround the beatMon, Oct 12Around The Beat: Irving's Return, Flagg's Ceiling, Bench MathFrom the archivesMon, Oct 12From The Archives: The Defense Promise Behind This Era's MavericksMorningMon, Oct 12Flagg's Minus-9 Masks A De Larrea Case For More MinutesPlayer focusSun, Oct 11Caleb Martin's Job Is Winning Minutes, Not Scoring ThemCap watchSun, Oct 11Cap Watch: Room Before The Tax, Not Much Draft Capital LeftPostgameSun, Oct 11Mavericks Avenge Rockets Loss, Win Rematch 132-115MorningSun, Oct 11Mavericks Get Washington, Martin Back for Rockets RematchWeek aheadSat, Oct 10Mavericks Face Rockets Again Before Three-Game Week ClosesThe big questionSat, Oct 10Dallas's Real Question: Patience With Flagg, Or Pressure From The Cap?MorningSat, Oct 10Sengun's Triple-Double Exposes Dallas Ahead of Rockets RematchPostgameFri, Oct 9Rockets Bury Mavericks Early, Reserves Answer Late in Preseason OpenerFrom the archivesFri, Oct 9From The Archives: Dallas's Championship Blueprint Meets Cooper Flagg's RebuildBy the numbersFri, Oct 9By The Numbers: Dallas Falls 117-135 In A Lopsided Preseason OpenerMorningFri, Oct 9Mavericks Open Preseason Slate At Home Against Rockets, Two Names Eye ReturnRumor checkThu, Oct 8Rumor Check: A Washington Extension Report Meets Dallas's Cap MathAround the beatThu, Oct 8Lively's Clock, Risacher's Case, and Kyrie's Longevity DebateMorningThu, Oct 8ESPN's Kyrie Doubt Meets a Real Game: Mavericks Open Camp Slate at RocketsPlayer focusWed, Oct 7John Poulakidas's 13-Game Flash Has to Become a Real Mavericks RoleCap watchWed, Oct 7Cap Watch: Dallas Sits Below the Tax Line With Picks Tangled Through 2030MorningWed, Oct 7Kidd's Next Chapter, And Dallas's Race To Clear Three Names by Oct. 9By the numbersTue, Oct 6By The Numbers: Dallas's -5.2 Problem And The Fixes In PlaceWeek aheadTue, Oct 6The Week Ahead: A Houston Preview, Then Real Stakes Oct. 21MorningTue, Oct 6Kyrie Irving's Injury Log Splits Two Ways Three Days From Tip-OffRumor checkMon, Oct 5Rumor Check: Washington Buzz Runs Into a Tight Cap SheetAround the beatMon, Oct 5Around The Beat: Christie's Ceiling, Defense Talk, Gafford's JumperMorningMon, Oct 5Four Day-To-Day Mavericks All Target The Same Return DatePlayer focusSun, Oct 4Gafford's Case: Efficient Center, Overlooked Net RatingCap watchSun, Oct 4Cap Watch: Dallas Sits $2.5M Under The Tax With Options Piling UpMorningSun, Oct 4The Big D Breakdown: Poulakidas And Cisse Cash In On MinutesWeek aheadSat, Oct 3The Week Ahead: Three Dates With Houston Before It CountsThe big questionSat, Oct 3The Big Question: Is Dallas Spending Like A Contender Or Still Building?MorningSat, Oct 3The Big D Breakdown: Cisse's Guarantee Catches Up To His WorkloadFrom the archivesFri, Oct 2From The Archives: Dallas Keeps Rebuilding Around One PlayerBy the numbersFri, Oct 2By The Numbers: The Gap Between Dallas's Cap Sheet And Its RecordMorningFri, Oct 2The Big D Breakdown: Cisse's Guarantee Lands With Four Mavs Eyeing Oct. 9Rumor checkThu, Oct 1The Big D Breakdown: Grading Mavericks Rumors Against The Cap SheetAround the beatThu, Oct 1The Big D Breakdown: Beat Writers Split On Lively, Martin, IrvingMorningThu, Oct 1The Big D Breakdown: Johnson's Return Window Hits The Preseason Opener
September2026 · 52 pieces
The big questionWed, Sep 30The Big D Breakdown: Payroll Says Win Now, Record Says Not YetPlayer focusWed, Sep 30Risacher's Efficiency Already Outruns His RoleMorningWed, Sep 30Dallas Camp Hits A Lull Before The Preseason Clock StartsFrom the archivesTue, Sep 29From The Archives: The Mavericks Have Been Here BeforeBy the numbersTue, Sep 29The Big D Breakdown: Four Numbers Setting Up Mavericks CampMorningTue, Sep 29Camp Opens With Four Mavericks On The Injury ListRumor checkMon, Sep 28Rumor Check: What's Confirmed, What's Still Open For DallasAround the beatMon, Sep 28Around The Beat: Irving's Hype, Lively's Caution, A Front Office In FluxMorningMon, Sep 28Hoops Rumors Links Irving, Flagg, Lively and May, Says Nothing YetPlayer focusSun, Sep 27Aldama's Option Year Starts On The Trainer's TableCap watchSun, Sep 27Cap Watch: Dallas Sits $2.5M Under the Tax With Little Draft Capital of Its OwnMorningSun, Sep 27Seth Lundy Joins Camp While Lively's Clearance Still Isn't InThe big questionSat, Sep 26The Big Question: Did Dallas Trade Away Its Draft Future for Cooper Flagg?From the archivesSat, Sep 26From the Archives: What 15-67 and 21 Seasons Say About This RosterMorningSat, Sep 26Powell Returns, Payroll Holds Steady Below the Tax LineAround the beatFri, Sep 25Around the Beat: Powell Signs, Irving Trade Talk, Flagg's Stock ClimbsBy the numbersFri, Sep 25Big D By The Numbers: Two Lineups, Two Different TeamsMorningFri, Sep 25Gafford's Center Job Gets More Interesting OvernightPlayer focusThu, Sep 24Max Christie's Efficiency Is Real. His Role Isn't Big Enough YetCap watchThu, Sep 24Cap Watch: Dallas Threads the Line Below the TaxMorningThu, Sep 24Lively's Camp Clock Collides With His Own Return DateThe big questionWed, Sep 23The Big Question: Is Dallas Actually Built to Win Now?From the archivesWed, Sep 23From the Archives: Houston Owes Dallas OneMorningWed, Sep 23Big D Breakdown: A Nembhard Homecoming Gets ComplicatedBy the numbersTue, Sep 22Big D By The Numbers: Payroll, Net Rating and Flagg's Rookie LoadRumor checkTue, Sep 22Rumor Check: The Powell Report Doesn't Match the Transaction LogMorningTue, Sep 22Two Out, Payroll Steady: Dallas Trims Before CampAround the beatMon, Sep 21Around the Beat: Powell Exits, Lively's Health, Kyrie NoisePlayer focusMon, Sep 21Naji Marshall's Shot Has One Year to Catch Up With His RaiseMorningMon, Sep 21Dwight Powell Report Splits Dallas' Own BeatFrom the archivesSun, Sep 20From the Archives: Cooper Flagg Chases Dirk's 21-Year StandardCap watchSun, Sep 20Cap Watch: Dallas Buys Room Now, Owes It Back in 2027MorningSun, Sep 20Willie Green Joins Dusty May's Staff as Camp Clocks TickBy the numbersSat, Sep 19By the Numbers: Flagg's Rookie Load, a Payroll Squeeze, One Winning FiveRumor checkSat, Sep 19Rumor Check: One Report Confirmed, Two Carry Weak Confidence ScoresMorningSat, Sep 19Camp Opens Quiet, Three Clocks Still Ticking to October 1Around the beatFri, Sep 18Around the Beat: The Shooting Bet, Washington's New Job, Lively's FilePlayer focusFri, Sep 18P.J. Washington's Job: Space the Floor, Not Carry ItMorningFri, Sep 18Dallas's Frontcourt Math: Three Injuries, One Return DateCap watchThu, Sep 17Cap Watch: Dallas Sits $2.5M Below the Tax LineThe big questionThu, Sep 17The Big Question: Is Defense Enough to Get Dallas Back?MorningThu, Sep 17Dusty May Completes His Staff With a Former Head CoachFrom the archivesWed, Sep 16From the Archives: Nowitzki's 21 Years Are Still the YardstickBy the numbersWed, Sep 16By the Numbers: Five Figures Behind the Mavericks' BetMorningWed, Sep 16Mavs' Countdown: Preseason and Opener Both Run Through HoustonRumor checkTue, Sep 15Rumor Check: Two Open Reports, Same Tight Cap SheetAround the beatTue, Sep 15Around the Beat: Kyrie's Return, a Crowded Wing and Bench MathMorningTue, Sep 15Mavs' Clock: Three Injury Deadlines Beat the Preseason OpenerMorningMon, Sep 14Mavericks Camp: A Five-Man Logjam at the FivePlayer focusSun, Sep 13Cooper Flagg's Next Step: Volume Is Set, Efficiency Isn'tCap watchSun, Sep 13Cap Watch: Mavericks Walk the Tax Line With Picks Pledged AwayMorningSun, Sep 13Mavericks Enter Camp With Three Names on the Injury List