archiveFebruary 2026

Anthony Davis moved quickly to correct the public narrative after being traded by the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards. What he did not move quickly to do was commit to the direction of the franchise that acquired him. That tension — between clarification and commitment — has defined the...

The Dallas Mavericks traded Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, marking the second consecutive year that Patrick Dumont and Co. made a stunning deal. Dallas, of course, traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers last season for Davis and Max Christie. Hall of...

There is optimism that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić has not suffered a major left hamstring injury, according to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Dončić got hurt against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday (2/5) and left the game without returning. https://twitter.com/mcten/status/2019866198633247182 The Lakers came back to beat the...

The Dallas Mavericks didn't consult Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group before trading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards, according to NBA reporter Joe Vardon of The Athletic. This is noteworthy because the Mavericks were expected to work with Paul on a Davis trade after Nico Harrison was fired as...

The Memphis Grizzlies intend to trade Ja Morant this offseason, according to NBA reporter Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Morant is making $39.4 million this season. The two-time All-Star will make $42.1 million next season and $44 million in the 2027-28 season, the final year of his contract. "Memphis intends...

The scoreboard told one story Thursday night at American Airlines Center. The broader arc of the Dallas Mavericks’ season told another. In a 135–123 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas was again undone by defensive lapses, second-chance opportunities, and late-game execution against a deeper, more cohesive opponent. The defeat...

The Los Angeles Lakers will make a "hard push" to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, according to NBA reporter Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. The Lakers' only trade deadline move was trading Gabe Vincent to the Atlanta Hawks for Luke Kennard. Los Angeles is saving...

The Miami Heat decided not to pursue a trade for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant because of his contract and injury history, according to NBA reporter Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Morant will remain with the Grizzlies for the rest of the season. The Heat are the only team...

The Miami Heat decided not to pursue a trade for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant because of his contract and injury history, according to NBA reporter Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Morant will remain with the Grizzlies for the rest of the season. The Heat are the only team...

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn't plan to sit out the rest of the season once he recovers from his right calf strain, according to NBA reporter Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The Bucks will not trade Antetokounmpo at the trade deadline. "While the Bucks, who have dropped down to...