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DALLAS — Trade and buyout rumors have swirled around Dallas Mavericks wing Klay Thompson, whose future with Dallas is uncertain. Most recently, Christian Clark of The Athletic reported that Thompson would welcome a return to his hometown of Los Angeles. The 36-year-old three-point marksman joined the Mavericks in the 2024...

While speaking to reporters at a USA Basketball event in Ladera Ranch, California, Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant made his first public comments since LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers for the Philadelphia 76ers. Durant said he's excited to watch James play for the 76ers, who have a lethal...

DALLAS — Forward Naji Marshall and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a three-year, $52.2 million contract extension, sources told Dallas Sports Journal. The deal is fully guaranteed. The new deal pays Marshall an average of $17.4 million per season. He had been earning $9 million per year on the...

According to Anthony Slater of ESPN, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have mutual interest in getting an extension done in August. Curry will make $62.6 million next season in the final year of his contract. The future Hall of Famer is eligible for a two-year, $136.7 million extension....

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have shown interest in sign-and-trade opportunities for Los Angeles Clippers wing Bennedict Mathurin, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Los Angeles remains interested in re-signing the 24-year-old, while the New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks are also intrigued by the idea of adding Mathurin.  Bennedict...

DALLAS — It has been quite some time since Dallas Mavericks fans last saw veteran guard Kyrie Irving in action, as he suffered a torn ACL late in the 2024-25 season and has been sidelined ever since. In that time, Irving has been a popular name in trade rumors, but he...

The Sacramento Kings are not interested in buying out Zach LaVine, according to James Ham of Locked On Kings. LaVine will make $48.9 million next season in the final year of his contract. The shooting guard picked up his 2026-27 player option on June 29. The Kings acquired LaVine from...

According to Logan Murdock of The Ringer, a small contingent of the Golden State Warriors' front office wanted to trade Jimmy Butler to the Washington Wizards for Anthony Davis. A deal didn't go down because of Davis' injury history and desire for a new extension. It is widely believed in...

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have entered talks with Dereck Lively II on a possible contract extension, according to Marc Stein of the Stein Line. Extension talks signal that Dallas still has faith in Lively, whose production in his first three NBA seasons has been overshadowed by injuries. He's played in...

According to Anthony Slater of ESPN, the Golden State Warriors have tried to acquire LeBron James three times. The Warriors attempted to trade for James when he was on the Los Angeles Lakers and wanted to sign the NBA legend this summer in free agency. Golden State went 0/3 in...