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Mavericks and Rockets Open NBA's Earliest Training Camp for China Games

PUBLISHED Sep 21, 2026, 7:44 AM ET

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The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets commenced their official training camps ahead of the league-wide schedule to accommodate international travel logistics for the upcoming 2026 NBA China Games in Macao. Dallas began its preparations under first-year head coach Dusty May, marking the sophomore international debut for forward Cooper Flagg. Meanwhile, Houston opened camp alongside Kevin Durant to implement early conditioning and rotation adjustments. Both franchises will conduct preliminary domestic workouts before departing for their scheduled preseason fixtures in October.

By Shahbaz A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On September 21 2026 Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets open training camps early for the NBA China Games.
On October 9 2026 NBA China Games 2026 preseason match 1 at The Venetian Arena in Macao.
On October 11 2026 NBA China Games 2026 preseason match 2 at The Venetian Arena in Macao.

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Immediate US impact: No material direct US impact identified.
Possible long-term US impact: No material direct US impact identified.
Most affected groups: Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets players, coaching staffs, and traveling personnel.
Reader priority: Monitor official NBA announcements regarding broadcast details and match updates for the upcoming preseason games in Macao.

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Initial reporting on Mavericks and Rockets early training camps for the China Games. https://easternherald.com/2026/09/21/mavericks-rockets-nba-china-games-flagg-durant/

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Articles Published:: 30
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Neutral:: 30
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Initial reporting on Mavericks and Rockets early training camps for the China Games. https://easternherald.com/2026/09/21/mavericks-rockets-nba-china-games-flagg-durant/