Cooper Flagg heads to Macao for China Games debut

Mavs face Rockets Oct. 9 and 11 in preseason set

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

Cooper Flagg's first trip to Asia! Mavs face the Rockets in Macao for the 2026 NBA China Games on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11 💯 Via @NBA on X

What happened: Dallas meets Houston in Macao for the 2026 NBA China Games on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11. The preseason set marks Flagg's first trip to Asia.

Why it matters: The two-game showcase opens the 2026-27 preseason slate with both clubs arriving in Macao. The Oct. 9 opener airs on NBA TV.

What to watch: Watch for camp rotations to take shape across the two Macao dates.

Sources

@NBA 2026-10-06T13:56:00.901969+00:00

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