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Dusty May said he trusts Walter Clayton Jr. with the ball after the two-way guard's 15-point, 4-assist night at Miami. “There’s never a time when the ball’s in his hands and I’m worried,” May said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/dust…

Cooper Flagg has at least 3 steals in each of his three games, and Dusty May said Dallas built its defensive rotations around his instincts. “He’s got football safety type of instincts,” May said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/dust…

Dusty May said Zaccharie Risacher’s motor has made him a defensive force with 8 steals and 8 blocks through four games. “One of the assistant coaches, Coach Fodor, said he’s a cyborg,” May said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/dust…

Dusty May said Kyrie Irving immediately coached up Morez Johnson Jr. after a rookie mistake at Miami. “It was simply about how do we get this fixed for the next time and to help the young fella grow,” May said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/dust…

Mavericks coach Dusty May expects the unbeaten Oklahoma City Thunder to fight without Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Alex Caruso. “So we’re going to get the same Thunder DNA tonight as if Chet’s playing,” May said. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/mave…

Ajay Mitchell is available for the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Dallas Mavericks despite a right ankle sprain, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. He scored a career-high 30 points against Phoenix on Monday. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/ajay…

Kyrie Irving is available for the Dallas Mavericks against the unbeaten Oklahoma City Thunder, and Naji Marshall is among 5 players ruled out. Caleb Martin is also available. Read more on @DALSportsJrnl: dallassportsjournal.com/mave…

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…