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The Dallas Wings are building some continuity for the first time in weeks. After opening the season with heavy frontcourt instability and limited guard depth, Saturday’s practice gave head coach Chris Koclanes something to work with — structure. Teaira McCowan, Myisha Hines-Allen, and Luisa Geiselsöder were all active, alongside Li...

The Dallas Mavericks are hiring veteran shooting coach Mike Penberthy to join Jason Kidd’s staff, league sources told dallassportsjournal.com/. Penberthy, a former NBA champion both as a player and assistant, most recently worked with the Denver Nuggets as a shooting coach and pro scout. Known for his technical precision and...

Donnie Nelson, the former longtime Dallas Mavericks executive who helped build the team around Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Dončić, believes the two franchise icons should have been treated the same and weren’t. In an exclusive interview with Ekipa 24, Nelson, who recently joined the Slovenian basketball federation as a chief...

Paige Bueckers continues to anchor the Dallas Wings as a scorer, facilitator, and all-around tone-setter. In Thursday’s 98–89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury at College Park Center, Bueckers tallied 23 points, five assists, four rebounds, and one steal, marking the seventh 20-point game of her rookie season. She officially passed...

Former Dallas Mavericks teammates Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving shared a lighthearted moment on social media Friday, offering a glimpse into their continued friendship months after Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Irving posted a photo on Instagram standing at the front of a yacht celebrating the Fourth...

Aziaha James continues to make her mark in an increasingly pivotal role for the Dallas Wings — and now, she’s etched her name into the franchise record books. In Thursday night’s 98–89 win over the Phoenix Mercury, James became just the third rookie in Wings franchise history to record a...

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks in February. It was arguably the biggest blockbuster trade in NBA history. Behind Dončić, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves, the Lakers finished last season as the third seed in the rugged Western Conference. JJ Redick's team faced the Minnesota...

In the latest episode of the dallassportsjournal.com/ podcast, April Marie Aguila and Grant Afseth break down the Dallas Wings’ 98–89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury — a game that showcased breakout performances from rookies, a reshaped frontcourt, and key injury updates. Aziaha James led the charge early with 20 first-half...

In the latest episode of the dallassportsjournal.com/ podcast, April Marie Aguila and Grant Afseth break down the Dallas Wings’ 98–89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury — a game that showcased breakout performances from rookies, a reshaped frontcourt, and key injury updates. Aziaha James led the charge early with 20 first-half...

After the Portland Trail Blazers and Deandre Ayton agreed to a buyout, the first pick in the 2018 NBA Draft received interest from five teams. However, Ayton chose to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, joining forces with LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and Austin Reaves. "Deandre Ayton received exploratory interest from...