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Mavericks' Defense Woes Loom Before Season Opener

10/18/2025

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The Dallas Mavericks face 2025-26 challenges as Kyrie Irving recovers from a torn ACL.
D'Angelo Russell and Klay Thompson will start in the backcourt, but defensive concerns persist.
The preseason went 3-1, yet the defense allowed 16 three-pointers to the Charlotte Hornets.
Fans oppose trading Caleb Martin and a future pick for Kyle Anderson, fearing a defense loss before the October 22, 2025 opener against the San Antonio Spurs.

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The Dallas Mavericks face 2025-26 challenges as Kyrie Irving recovers from a torn ACL.
D'Angelo Russell and Klay Thompson will start in the backcourt, but defensive concerns persist.
The preseason went 3-1, yet the defense allowed 16 three-pointers to the Charlotte Hornets.
Fans oppose trading Caleb Martin and a future pick for Kyle Anderson, fearing a defense loss before the October 22, 2025 opener against the San Antonio Spurs.