DALLAS, TX–The Dallas Mavericks opened their 2017 Training Camp with its Media Day at the American Airlines Center. The annual event provided credentialed media members an opportunity to conduct player and coach interviews, shoot photos and videos as the team kicks off the 2017-18 NBA season.

Dallas Sports Fanatic reporter Madie Clinard caught up with your favorite Dallas Mavericks, including first-round pick and rookie phenom Dennis Smith Jr., to find out just how they’ve been preparing for the upcoming season. Check out the video below for exclusive interviews and a behind the scenes look at Mavs Media Day.



Behind the scenes photos:

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Training Camp Player Profiles:

Devin Harris

J.J. Barea

Salah Mejri

Dirk Nowitzki

Nerlens Noel

Seth Curry

Dwight Powell

Harrison Barnes

Dorian Finney-Smith

Yogi Ferrell

Dennis Smith Jr.

Wesley Matthews

Training Camp Schedule

The Mavs also announced they will hold their league-mandated, free to the public open practice on Friday, September 29 at 11:30 a.m. at the American Airlines Center.

Check out the full training camp schedule below:

DATE EVENT TIME Monday, Sept. 25 Media Day 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 26 Practice 9 am* Wednesday, Sept. 27 Practice 9 am* Thursday, Sept. 28 Practice 9 am* Friday, Sept. 29 OPEN PRACTICE doors at 10:30 am/practice at 11:30 am*

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