Mavericks announce 2016 preseason schedule

DALLAS – The Dallas Mavericks announced their 2016 preseason schedule today, which tips off on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:00 pm in Shreveport, La., against the New Orleans Pelicans.The 2016 preseason schedule will see Dallas play three home games at American Airlines Center, two games at opposing NBA arenas and two neutral site games.

The Mavericks will open up their home preseason slate when they battle the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center on Oct. 3 at 7:30 pm. The remaining two home games for Dallas will be against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Oct. 11 and the Houston Rockets on Oct. 19.

In addition to opening up the preseason against the Pelicans in Shreveport on Oct. 1, the…