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Kyrie Irving returns as Mavericks prepare for new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 2:40 PM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Kyrie Irving returns as Mavericks prepare for new season

Summary

The Dallas Mavericks are set to begin the 2026-27 NBA season with Kyrie Irving returning from injury, having missed the previous season due to a torn ACL. Last season, the Mavericks finished 12th in the Western Conference with a 26-56 record amid injuries to key players. Under new head coach Dusty May, Dallas aims to improve their postseason chances, supported by Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg and new additions like Zaccharie Risacher. Analysts remain skeptical about the Mavericks’ playoff prospects, citing concerns over the team's fit and performance in a competitive Western Conference as they look to rebound from a disappointing prior season.

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Status Watch

•Kyrie Irving returns after missing last season due to injury
•Dallas finished 12th in the Western Conference last season
•Cooper Flagg is expected to step up alongside Irving
•Zaccharie Risacher and Derrick Lively II are crucial for team depth
•New head coach Dusty May aims for a team transformation

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2:40 PMYahoo Sports — 4 Dallas Mavericks bold season predictions as Kyrie Irving returns to team up with Cooper Flagg

What they're saying

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The Dallas Mavericks finished 12th in the Western Conference last season after major injuries to Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving saw them finish the regular season with a 26-56 record . Now, with Irving set to return for the start of the new campaign, critics have not been too kind to Dallas as far as season projections are concerned. The team is […] The post 4 Dallas Mavericks bold season predictions as Kyrie Irving returns to team up with Cooper Flagg appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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