With the Dallas Mavericks’ training camp just around the corner, fans are eager for the upcoming season. Mavs media day is set for September 30, followed by a trip to Las Vegas for training camp at UNLV. The team will have three practice days in Las Vegas before returning to Dallas for an open practice on October 6 and their first preseason game on October 7.
Dallas enters the season with arguably their best roster since Luka Doncic joined the team, and head coach Jason Kidd has a plan to ensure a strong start. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Kidd has scheduled two-a-day practices for the first two days of camp in Las Vegas, followed by a bonding day on October 3, and one final practice on October 5. Stein described the camp as “intense,” which is exactly what the Mavericks need as they prepare for the season.
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The Mavs are coming off a Finals appearance, where they fell to the Boston Celtics in five games. Kidd’s plan for rigorous, high-intensity practices should help the team get back on track. With many new faces on the roster, a focused training camp will be crucial to building chemistry.
Last year’s preseason trip to Abu Dhabi and Madrid provided numerous bonding opportunities, and the players credited those experiences for strengthening the team’s cohesion. This year’s training camp in Las Vegas could have a similar impact.
All eyes will be on Klay Thompson, who will be wearing a different jersey for the first time in his NBA career. Thompson is locked in on winning his fifth championship and is expected to contribute immediately to the Mavs’ shooting. He’s already spent time getting to know his new teammates, including a trip to Los Angeles last month where they trained together and bonded during a boat trip to Catalina Island.
The Mavericks are highly motivated to return to the NBA Finals, and this “intense” training camp is designed to prepare them for the long season ahead. Starting strong and getting everyone aligned early will be key to setting the tone for their championship pursuit.