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For weeks, the Dallas Mavericks have been searching for proof that their work — often undone by missed shots, turnovers, or late-game execution — could translate into tangible results away from home. Tuesday night offered that evidence, delivered not through shooting brilliance, but through persistence, physicality, and a single moment...

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday (1/6) behind stellar performances from NBA superstars LeBron James and Luka Dončić. James put up 30 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, while Dončić finished with 30 points and 10 assists. After the game, James told reporters that he...

The Sacramento Kings are not interested in trading for Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young, but they are still pursuing Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, according to NBA reporter Anthony Slater of ESPN. Young and Kuminga are expected to be traded before the NBA trade deadline, which is next...

The Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves are not pursuing a trade for Trae Young, but the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks are engaged in serious discussions, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Wizards have discussed a trade for Young centered around CJ McCollum's expiring contract. Atlanta is expected...

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis wants to get traded to a team that will sign him to an extension in the offseason, according to NBA reporters Sam Amick and Christian Clark of The Athletic. Davis' camp, led by agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, doesn't believe the Mavericks will...

The NBA rookie wall is rarely obvious when it first appears. It isn’t always marked by a sudden drop in confidence or a prolonged scoring slump. More often, it shows up in small ways — tired legs, fluctuating efficiency, and the mental strain of carrying responsibility every night against elite...

The Dallas Mavericks have spent much of the season searching for perimeter consistency — not just in shot-making, but in shot-taking. Over the past week, that search has taken a tangible turn, with Max Christie emerging as both a stabilizer and a catalyst amid a broader push to increase three-point...

The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics tried to trade for Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. During earlier trade inquiries, it would have taken at least two first-round picks for the Clippers to consider parting with Zubac, per Scotto. "Los Angeles Clippers...

The Atlanta Hawks are not offering Zaccharie Risacher and the New Orleans Pelicans' 2026 first-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. While the Hawks are interested in trading for Davis, they will not overpay to acquire the future Hall of...

The Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Clippers are monitoring Trae Young's situation with the Atlanta Hawks, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Young and the Hawks are working together to find a trade. The Washington Wizards have discussed a trade for Young centered around CJ McCollum's expiring contract. "The...