Overview
- Head coach Jason Kidd said Cooper Flagg will start and run the offense in his NBA debut against San Antonio.
- Victor Wembanyama is set to play his first regular-season game since a blood clot halted his breakout last season.
- Kyrie Irving remains sidelined with a left ACL tear, and D’Angelo Russell says he is ready to come off the bench to help close games.
- Center Daniel Gafford is listed as doubtful with a right ankle issue after missing the preseason, which could affect Dallas’ rotation.
- Flagg debuts at 18 years, 305 days as the youngest Maverick ever, following a preseason in which he averaged 11.3 points per game.