archiveApril 2026

DALLAS — They showed up anyway. Every single night, through 14 consecutive home losses, through a season defined by injuries and roster turnover and outcomes that rarely matched the effort, the fans at American Airlines Center kept coming back. Sunday night, Cooper Flagg made sure they were rewarded. Flagg scored...

DALLAS — P.J. Washington had spent three games watching from the sideline. Sunday night, he finally had something to contribute again — and he made sure it counted. Washington returned from a right plantar fascia strain to score 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting, knock in 3 three-pointers, and grab 6...

The Milwaukee Bucks are open to trading superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Highest levels of the Bucks have come to terms with the inevitability of a likely Antetokounmpo trade coming to fruition this offseason. "This is as toxic of a team situation as any in...

DALLAS — LeBron James has seen a lot in 23 NBA seasons. Sunday night at American Airlines Center, the 41-year-old watched a 19-year-old put up 45 points against his team — and came away more impressed than bothered. James finished with 30 points, a season-high 15 assists, and 9 rebounds...

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to play again this season so he can share the court with his brothers, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Alex Antetokounmpo, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The NBA is investigating the Bucks for their handling of the player participation policy and potential inconsistent statements regarding the health of Giannis,...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić wants to return this season, which is why he's in Spain receiving an injection in his injured left hamstring to promote healing and expedite his return to the court, per ESPN. Dončić suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain against the Oklahoma City Thunder...

DALLAS — Jason Kidd said it before the game. He said everything. Asked what he would like Cooper Flagg to absorb from studying LeBron James, the Dallas Mavericks head coach did not hesitate for a single beat. "Everything," Kidd said. "You talk about winning. You talk about longevity. You talk...

DALLAS — Defenses have had a plan for Cooper Flagg all season when they face the Dallas Mavericks. Put the best defender on him, load up against the drive, and make him beat you from the perimeter. On Thursday night at American Airlines Center, the strategy fell apart. Flagg pulled...

DALLAS — Three weeks ago, before the Dallas Mavericks faced the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jason Kidd was asked about the comparisons his rookie year has drawn to one of the greatest players in NBA history. Even though LeBron James has set an incredible standard, Kidd sees parallels with Cooper Flagg. "There...

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will have a vital defensive piece back in the fold for Sunday night’s high-stakes matchup. P.J. Washington has been removed from the injury report and is cleared to play against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing three games due to illness, the team announced. What...