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The Dallas Mavericks will again be tested by attrition as they prepare for Saturday’s rematch against the Utah Jazz, balancing momentum from their most complete performance of the season with an injury report that remains extensive. Dallas enters the matchup at 16–26, positioned in the lower tier of a tightly...

As the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline approaches, front offices across the league continue to evaluate opportunities shaped by health, leverage, and long-term direction. For the Dallas Mavericks, those conversations are unfolding against the backdrop of a 16–26 record and a season focused on navigating Cooper Flagg’s rookie year. At...

As the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline approaches, league executives continue to evaluate opportunities shaped by standings, contracts, and competitive timelines. One name increasingly viewed as a pivot point is Michael Porter Jr., whose career-best production has coincided with a clear rebuilding posture from the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn sits near...

An NBA player’s trade value does not always align neatly with box-score production. Just ask the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis has struggled this season as injuries have ravaged its rotation and disrupted any sense of continuity. The Grizzlies find themselves buried in the Western Conference standings, well outside the playoff picture,...

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, several teams remain firmly embedded in league-wide speculation. Few are mentioned as frequently as the Golden State Warriors. The reasoning is straightforward. Golden State is operating at the back end of a dynasty. The Warriors have struggled to gain real traction during the 2025–26...

As the Feb. 5 trade deadline approaches, NBA front offices continue to evaluate options to make moves. As for the Dallas Mavericks, who are 16–26 and navigating ongoing health concerns, there is plenty to keep an eye on as they play through Cooper Flagg's rookie season. Anthony Davis has been...

The Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons are interested in trading for Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr., according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. "Amid Ja Morant trade talks, Jaren Jackson Jr. remains a player the Memphis Grizzlies want to build with, according to an ESPN report," Scotto wrote. "However, that stance hasn’t...

The Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans have registered trade interest in Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Morant and the Grizzlies have mutual interest in parting ways. "Despite the production dip, several teams have registered interest...

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka views Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga as a good fit next to Luka Dončić, according to NBA reporter Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. Kuminga has demanded a trade from the Warriors and the Lakers are interested in trading...

Klay Thompson’s shooting touch has always carried historical weight. On Thursday night, it also carried the Dallas Mavericks to their most emphatic win of the season. Klay Thompson matched his season high with six 3-pointers and scored a season-best 26 points as the Dallas Mavericks cruised past the Utah Jazz,...