5 thoughts: Mavericks close out Thunder in Game 6, advance to Western Conference finals dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…

Dynamic duo at the podium.

Now, Jon.

Dallas Cowboys 2024 schedule observations: Brutal start, reunion specials and more dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys…

Calls from Dak and a silent Jerry: How Cowboys’ 2024 schedule release video was made dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys…

Cowboys play 9 games against playoff teams from last season.

Only 4 teams on schedule have a losing record.

Team has 3 games in 11 days in the November stretch leading up to Thanksgiving Day game.

Cowboys open season w/ a brutal stretch.

5 of first 7 games are against teams that made playoffs last season.

3 of those teams won divisions.

3 of those games are on the road _ at Cleveland to open at Pittsburgh on Oct. 6 & at SF on Oct. 27.

58-27 record for those 5 teams.

Awaiting new contract, Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb has not yet attended team’s voluntary workout program. Does absence matter? OC Brian Schottenheimer: “It doesn’t matter right now. CeeDee’s a pro. He’s going to know what to do. I know Dak and the guys have some communication with

Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer has yet to work on field with NT Mazi Smith, who is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Zimmer said he and Smith have discussed at what weight Smith wants to play. Zimmer declined to disclose number, but Smith is at 305 now and working toward it.

Tom Brady took a swipe at Dak Prescott w/ announcement that his 1st game as FOX analyst will be the Cowboys opener at Cleveland.

“Dak Prescott, let’s see if he can finally come through,” Brady said.

Should Prescott fire back w/ who beat Brady in his final game?

Brady Roast II.

What Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy said about Micah Parsons’ China trip, sumo wrestling showdown dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys…

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Luka Doncic clearly was laboring after the game. I asked him during the postgame presser what was hurting as he walked off: “Everything,” he said. “I’m just battling out there.”

Final line for Kyrie Irving _ 9 points, 11 assists, 2 steals _ doesn’t come close to reflecting his impact on this Mavericks victory.

Kyrie Irving’s defensive anticipation had been so impressive in this postseason.

Dallas Cowboys sign seven of eight 2024 draftees, including first-round pick Tyler Guyton dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys…

Cowboys won’t steal the spotlight from Mavs & Stars this evening, but the club has signed all but 1 member of its rookie draft class heading into Friday’s rookie mini-camp, a person w/ knowledge of the signings confirmed.

Only 2nd round pick Marshawn Kneeland remains unsigned.

Tension is thick.

My apologies. Byproduct of my age. My daughter informs me it’s 15 years and she is correct.

Apparently I went for 2 on the last touchdown.

So 15-0.

I guess that’s how easy it has been, luckily for me.

Cowboys notified WR Martavis Bryant today they are moving in a different direction, a person familiar with situation said. They gave Bryant a chance to jump start NFL career. He now can seek another elsewhere. Release results in no dead money against 2024 salary cap.