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Sources: Houston Rockets Favorites To Sign Marcus Smart In Free Agency
HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets have significant interest in free agent guard Marcus Smart and are expected to work out a deal in the three-year, $21 million range that would reunite him with head coach Ime Udoka, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal.…
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Sources: Gary Trent Jr. Trending Toward Multi-Year Deal With Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE — Gary Trent Jr. has momentum toward a multi-year deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal, days after the guard declined his player option and reached the open market. A framework that has circulated among league…
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Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Dončić ‘Known To Be A Fan’ Of Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Duren’s Game
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is "known to be a fan" of Detroit Pistons All-Star Jalen Duren’s game, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Duren was underwhelmed by Detroit’s offer in restricted free agency and will meet…
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Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Duren To Meet With Los Angeles Lakers In Restricted Free Agency
DETROIT — Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren will meet with the Los Angeles Lakers in restricted free agency, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Duren is open to leaving the Pistons via a sign-and-trade deal. https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/2071736239125135683 Duren averaged 19.5 points and…
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Jalen Duren Wants To Leave Detroit Pistons For Sacramento Kings
DETROIT — Jalen Duren wants to leave the Detroit Pistons for the Sacramento Kings, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Duren is a restricted free agent. He plans to meet with Sacramento with the intention of structuring a sign-and-trade out of Detroit.…
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Extend Qualifying Offer To Moussa Cissé
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are extending a qualifying offer to Moussa Cissé, making the center a restricted free agent, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. He will hold a 2026-27 cap hit of under $2.2 million. The move keeps a productive young big…
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Memphis Grizzlies Trade Ja Morant To Portland Trail Blazers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Morant will make $42.1 million next season and $44 million in the 2027-28 season, the last year of his contract. In 20 games for…
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Dusty May Calls Dallas Mavericks Move ‘Almost Too Big Of A Dream,’ Centers Vision On Cooper Flagg
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks formally introduced Dusty May as their head coach on Monday, a week after he left Michigan and the program he guided to the 2026 national championship. May arrives as the centerpiece hire of president of basketball operations…
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Toronto Raptors ‘Seriously Engaged’ In Trade Talks For Los Angeles Clippers Star Kawhi Leonard
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors are trying to trade for Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Toronto acquired Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs in the summer of 2018 and Leonard guided the franchise to the…
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Sources: Dallas Mavericks Exercising Ryan Nembhard’s Team Option
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are likely to exercise the near $2.2 million team option on guard Ryan Nembhard for the 2026-27 season on Monday, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal, retaining the undrafted rookie who led all NBA first-year players in assists per…
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Golden State Warriors Trying To Trade For Anthony Davis And Sign LeBron James
SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors are trying to trade for Washington Wizards big man Anthony Davis and sign LeBron James, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James is an unrestricted free agent. He's been with the Los Angeles Lakers since…
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‘Every Single Possession Has To Matter’: Dallas Wings’ Late Rally Falls Short In 85-77 Loss To Minnesota Lynx
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings rallied from a 23-point third-quarter deficit to pull within 4 in the fourth quarter, but their comeback fell short in an 85-77 loss to the Minnesota Lynx at College Park Center. The loss dropped Dallas to…
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‘Don’t Forget Who I Am’: Dallas Mavericks Center Dereck Lively II Won’t Rush Return From Foot Surgery
COLLEYVILLE, Texas — Dereck Lively II is six months removed from season-ending foot surgery, out of his walking boot, and in no hurry to circle a return date. The Dallas Mavericks center addressed his recovery Friday after spending the afternoon with young…
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Memphis Grizzlies ‘Highly Motivated’ To Trade Ja Morant
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies are "highly motivated" to trade Ja Morant, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. However, the Grizzlies can't find a team that wants him. https://twitter.com/TheNBABase/status/2070121261104239027 The Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic last offseason and…
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LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers Haven’t Had Much Communication This Offseason
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers haven't had much communication this offseason, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James, 41, is an unrestricted free agent for the first time since the summer of 2018. "There was a check-in…
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‘Some Nights Are Like That’: Dallas Wings Fall To Las Vegas Aces 99-84 To Close Road Trip
LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Wings could not survive a season-worst night from three-point range or the early hole that came with it, falling to the Las Vegas Aces 99-84 on Thursday at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Dallas finished 2-of-21 from beyond the…
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Morez Johnson Jr. Embraces ‘Junkyard Dog’ Role With Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. gave his introductory press conference on Thursday at the American Airlines Center. After being selected with the ninth pick in Tuesday’s NBA Draft, Johnson Jr. touched on what he can bring to Dallas and his…
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Raptors Want To Trade For Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Who Would Sign Extension With Toronto And Spurs
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors want to trade for Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Toronto, of course, famously acquired Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs in 2018 and won the 2019 championship against…
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Dallas Mavericks Still Working Through Sergio De Larrea’s Arrival Plan
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are still mapping out when Spanish guard Sergio De Larrea will join the roster, general manager Mike Schmitz said, leaving open whether the 20-year-old reports for the 2026-27 season or remains overseas a year longer. Dallas acquired De…
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Mavericks GM Mike Schmitz Says Morez Johnson Jr. Brings ‘Toughness’ Dallas Wanted
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks general manager Mike Schmitz said the selection of Morez Johnson Jr. at No. 9 in the 2026 NBA Draft fit the toughness, motor, and competitiveness the front office set out to add, calling the Michigan forward a proven winner…
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