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‘It Was Our Defense’: Jessica Shepard’s Third Triple-Double Lifts Dallas Wings Past New York Liberty 88-77
BROOKLYN, New York — The Dallas Wings pulled away in the second quarter Tuesday night and held off a pair of second-half pushes to beat the New York Liberty 88-77 in front of a sellout crowd of 17,532 at Barclays Center. Jessica…
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Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Didn’t Have Personal Relationship ‘Over The Last Year’
BOSTON — Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown didn't have a personal relationship "over the last year," according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Boston Celtics just traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and draft picks. https://twitter.com/UnderdogNBA/status/2074644511649599594 Brown never requested…
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Donovan Mitchell Agrees To $273 Million Extension With Cleveland Cavaliers, ‘Would Embrace’ LeBron James Return
CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The extension includes a player option for the 2030-31 season and a full trade kicker. Charania also reports…
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Sources: Teams Interested In LeBron James Believe He’ll Sign With Cleveland Cavaliers
CLEVELAND — All the teams interested in signing LeBron James believe the NBA legend will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. James has been linked to the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, New York Knicks,…
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Cavaliers, Warriors, 76ers, Heat, Timberwolves, Nuggets All Believe They Can Sign LeBron James
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James still hasn't picked his next team, but the field has narrowed enough that 6 franchises now believe they have a genuine chance to sign him for the 2026-27 season. James informed the Los Angeles Lakers on June…
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‘We Got Off To A Really Good Start’: Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings Never Trail In 89-76 Win Over Toronto Tempo
TORONTO — Paige Bueckers scored 22 points and handed out 7 assists, and the Dallas Wings never trailed in an 89-76 win over the Toronto Tempo on Sunday at Coca-Cola Coliseum, the first-ever meeting between the two franchises. Dallas (13-8) posted its…
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Mavericks Preparing ‘Significant Offer’ To Bring Tarik Biberović To Dallas Next Season?
DALLAS — On Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks acquired Santi Aldama and the draft rights to Tarik Biberović in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. Much has been made about Aldama, the centerpiece of the trade, but getting Biberović to the BA would…
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Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd’s Return To Connecticut ‘Felt Like A Home Game’
HARTFORD, Conn. — Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd built their legend in this state. On Thursday, they got a reminder of just how much of it still belongs to them. The two former UConn stars returned to Connecticut wearing Dallas Wings jerseys…
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‘Never Shies Away’: Paige Bueckers’ Elite Closing Fuels Dallas Wings’ League-Leading Comebacks
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Dallas Wings have made a habit of finding out how a game will end before they know how it will start, and they usually find out with Paige Bueckers holding the ball. Dallas is tied for the WNBA…
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Li Yueru’s Two-Way Lift Delivers ‘Really Big’ In Dallas Wings’ Win Over Connecticut Sun
HARTFORD, Conn. — Li Yueru's fingerprints were all over Dallas' fourth-quarter comeback, and not just because of the shot that dropped through the net. Yueru finished with five points and two rebounds in 9 minutes, 32 seconds, going 1-of-1 from the field…
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‘I Felt Like Myself’: Alanna Smith’s Return Boosts Dallas Wings In Win Over Connecticut Sun
HARTFORD, Conn. — Alanna Smith has spent much of this season searching for rhythm. Thursday, for a stretch, she found it. Smith scored 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range, in 13 minutes, 40 seconds during a minutes-restricted return…
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Rich Paul: LeBron James’ Decision Isn’t Coming ‘Anytime Soon’
DALLAS — LeBron James is not deciding anytime soon, and when he does, agent Rich Paul made clear this week the pitch for the Dallas Mavericks will not be about basketball at all. “I don’t think this happens anytime soon,” Paul told…
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Morez Johnson Jr. Gives Back At Mavs Academy Camps, Counts Down To Debut
RICHARDSON, Texas — Dallas Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. had a busy Wednesday, stopping at three Mavs Academy Hoop Camps across the metroplex. He finished the day at J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, where he took some time to speak to…
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Minnesota Timberwolves ‘Ramping Up’ Pursuit Of LeBron James
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have intensified their free agency push for LeBron James, making contact with the four-time champion's representatives about a roster built around Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.…
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Sergio De Larrea Signs Rookie Contract, Won’t Be Draft-And-Stash For Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced Friday that they have signed first-round pick Sergio De Larrea to his rookie contract. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. He will wear No. 55 for Dallas. The signing closes the book…
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Rich Paul’s ‘Oil, Golf, Macau And Africa’ Pitch For LeBron James To Join Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — When Rich Paul reached the Dallas Mavericks on his free agency whiteboard for LeBron James, he skipped the roster entirely and reduced the pitch to four words: oil, golf, Macau and Africa. Paul summed it up on the "Game Over" podcast…
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Dallas Mavericks Make LeBron James’ Free Agency Board, But Rich Paul’s Pitch Skips The Roster
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are one of 10 teams LeBron James is considering in free agency, agent Rich Paul revealed this week on the "Game Over" podcast with Max Kellerman, though Paul's on-air case for Dallas leaned entirely on business appeal rather…
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New York Knicks ‘Have Shown Some Interest’ In LeBron James
NEW YORK — The New York Knicks "have shown some interest" in LeBron James, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. James, 41, is an unrestricted free agent for the first time since the summer of 2018. The NBA legend will not…
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Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers, Jessica Shepard Named 2026 WNBA All-Star Starters
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings will have two All-Star starters for the first time since 2023 after the WNBA tabbed Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard for the 10-player starting lineup Thursday. It's the second straight All-Star start for Bueckers, who topped…
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Golden State Warriors Don’t Believe They’re At Top Of LeBron James’ Short List
SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors want to sign LeBron James and pair him with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. However, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN, the Warriors don't believe they're at the top of James' short list. https://twitter.com/ESPNCleveland/status/2072770841155133830 Green,…
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