Dirk Nowitzki eyes Dallas Mavericks improvement with Irving and Flagg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Dirk Nowitzki expressed optimism regarding the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The Hall of Fame forward highlighted the return of guard Kyrie Irving, who missed the entirety of the 2025-26 season due to an ACL tear. Nowitzki pointed to the potential of a partnership between Irving and second-year forward Cooper Flagg under the guidance of new head coach Dusty May. While acknowledging the competitive nature of the Western Conference, Nowitzki predicted the team would win more than 30 games. He also emphasized that Flagg is expected to improve his perimeter shooting to further his development as an overall talent. The Mavericks finished the previous season with a 26-36 record.
- •Kyrie Irving returns to the Dallas Mavericks roster following an ACL tear.
- •Dusty May takes over as head coach for the 2026-27 season.
- •Dirk Nowitzki projects the Mavericks will exceed 30 wins this season.
- •Cooper Flagg aims to improve his outside shooting accuracy in his second year.
- •Dallas struggled last season, finishing with a 26-36 record in the West.
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks news: Dirk Nowitzki's prediction for 2026-27 team shaped by 'dangerous combo'
"In talking about the 2026-27 Dallas Mavericks, Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki is eager to see how Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg will lead the team in the second season of the 2025 first overall pick. Nowitzki can’t wait for Mavericks veteran Irving’s comeback season. After missing the entire 2025-26 campaign due to an ACL tear, the nine-time […] The post Mavericks news: Dirk Nowitzki's prediction for 2026-27 team shaped by 'dangerous combo' appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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