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Mavericks Reveal 2025–26 Schedule Highlighting Flagg Debut and Key Matchups

Kyrie Irving’s season-opening absence until January places the offensive burden on Cooper Flagg with D’Angelo Russell stepping in as the veteran floor general

Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) waves to fans after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center
Mar 3, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) is helped off the court by forward Naji Marshall (13) and forward Anthony Davis (3) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The NBA’s official 2025–26 schedule features high-profile dates, including an Oct. 22 opener vs. the Spurs, NBA Cup group play Nov. 7–28, a Christmas Day showdown with the Warriors and an MLK Day contest that could mark Irving’s return.
  • Kyrie Irving will miss the start of the season while rehabbing his ACL, with a targeted mid-January comeback reshaping Dallas’s early rotation.
  • No. 1 draft pick Cooper Flagg is set to make his NBA debut on opening night and is expected to play a central role as the Mavericks balance rookie development with win-now expectations.
  • Dallas bolstered its backcourt by signing veteran guard D’Angelo Russell, who is projected to start at point guard during Irving’s absence.
  • External win projections range from about 39.5 to 50 victories, reflecting consensus that team health, chemistry and Flagg’s adjustment will determine the Mavericks’ playoff prospects in a loaded Western Conference.