Preseason outlook / October 10
37.7 expected wins.
The independent model combines last season's foundation with explicit roster assumptions. These are expectations, not observed results.
-1.4Projected team margin strength
26–562025-26 context
2026-27 / Western conference
Dallas Mavericks
Head coach: Dusty May · Regular season: 1–2
Roster source snapshot: 2026-10-24. Training-camp and supplemental players are included. Membership reflects the dated snapshot and confirmed transactions. Availability is not inferred from an old injury report.
Next up
The road ahead.
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The personnel
Meet this year's roster.
Current-season production appears after regular-season games. Previous-season numbers follow the player, and may come from a different team.
| Player | Position | 2026-27 GP | PPG | 2025-26 PPG | Arrival / status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Biberović | F | — | — | — | Draft Rights Traded from MEM on 07/08/26 |
| Max Christie | G | 3 | 8.7 | 12.3 | Traded from LAL on 02/02/25 |
| Dereck Lively II | C | — | — | 4.3 | Draft Rights Traded from OKC on 07/06/23 |
| Naji Marshall | F | 3 | 13.7 | 15.2 | Signed on 07/06/24 |
| Marcus Sasser | G | 3 | 11.7 | 5.2 | Traded from DET on 07/08/26 |
| Jett Howard | G | 1 | 5.0 | 5.5 | Signed on 07/20/26 |
| Zaccharie Risacher | F | 3 | 8.7 | 9.6 | Traded from ATL on 07/19/26 |
| Kyrie Irving | G | 2 | 19.5 | — | Traded from BKN on 02/06/23 |
| Morez Johnson Jr. | F | 3 | 6.7 | — | #9 Pick in 2026 Draft |
| Caleb Martin | F | — | — | 3.9 | Traded from PHI on 02/04/25 |
| Daniel Gafford | F-C | 3 | 6.0 | 9.5 | Traded from WAS on 02/08/24 |
| P.J. Washington | F | 3 | 14.0 | 14.2 | Traded from CHA on 02/08/24 |
| Moussa Cissé | C | 3 | 3.3 | 4.5 | Signed on 07/08/25 |
| Cooper Flagg | F | 2 | 23.0 | 21.0 | #1 Pick in 2025 Draft |
| Tobi Lawal | F | 2 | 2.5 | — | #48 Pick in 2026 Draft |
| Santi Aldama | F-C | — | — | 14.0 | Traded from MEM on 07/08/26 |
| Sergio de Larrea | G | 3 | 7.0 | — | Draft Rights Traded from LAL on 06/24/26 |
| Walter Clayton Jr. | G | 2 | 1.5 | 7.8 | First observed on this dated official roster |
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The bench
Coaching staff.
Dusty May · head
Willie Green · assistant
Garrett Temple · assistant
Joe Boylan · assistant
Drew Williamson · assistant
Mody Maor · assistant
Rob Fodor · assistant
Sam Hershberger · assistant
Tyson Chandler · development
Quincy Acy · development
Jana Austin · trainer
Roster observations
Changes on record.
Dwight Powell · waived on 2026-10-19. Official announcement ↗
Seth Lundy · waived on 2026-10-17. Official announcement ↗
John Poulakidas · waived on 2026-10-17. Official announcement ↗
Guillermo Diaz-Graham · waived on 2026-10-15. Official announcement ↗
Jorge Diaz-Graham · waived on 2026-10-15. Official announcement ↗
Matt Cross · waived on 2026-10-12. Official announcement ↗
Darin Green Jr. · waived on 2026-10-12. Official announcement ↗
Chris Mantis · waived on 2026-10-12. Official announcement ↗
John Poulakidas · last observed on this roster 2026-10-19.
Dwight Powell · last observed on this roster 2026-10-19.
Seth Lundy · last observed on this roster 2026-10-19.
Jorge Diaz-Graham · last observed on this roster 2026-10-19.
Matt Cross · last observed on this roster 2026-10-13.
Observation dates describe source coverage. They do not establish transaction dates or reasons.
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The season, game by game.
regular · 2026-10-24
SAS 122 / DAL 106
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regular · 2026-10-23
DAL 121 / IND 105
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regular · 2026-10-21
DAL 110 / HOU 128
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preseason · 2026-10-16
ATL 135 / DAL 111
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preseason · 2026-10-14
NOP 101 / DAL 97
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preseason · 2026-10-11
DAL 132 / HOU 115
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