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Luka Dončić Told Los Angeles Lakers He Wants ‘A-List Center’
LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić has told the Los Angeles Lakers that he wants an "A-list" center next to him, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. "Luka's first and foremost desire is an A-list center," the source said. There are several restricted…
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Mavericks 2026 NBA Draft: Three Guards Dallas Could Target At No. 9
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks hold the ninth, 30th and 48th picks in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. With the ninth selection, Dallas has the responsibility of finding a young player to develop alongside reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks…
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‘They Came Up With Every 50/50 Ball’: Dallas Wings Fall To Golden State Valkyries 91-80 Despite Early Lead
SAN FRANCISCO — The Dallas Wings raced to a 12-point lead, then unraveled in a second quarter they will want to forget, falling 91-80 to the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night at Chase Center. The Valkyries outscored Dallas 27-7 over the…
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How The Vision Behind The Dallas Wings’ Roster Came To Life Against The Defending Champion Las Vegas Aces
ARLINGTON, Texas — As the Dallas Wings pull out their largest margin of victory yet, a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Monday, the puzzle coach Jose Fernandez put together months ago is beginning to click. The win marked their…
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‘A Big Area Of Growth’: Jose Fernandez Praises Arike Ogunbowale’s Playmaking In Dallas Wings’ Win Over Las Vegas Aces
ARLINGTON, Texas — Arike Ogunbowale scored a game-high 22 points, handed out 7 assists, and finished without a turnover in the Dallas Wings' 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Monday at College Park Center. Afterward, head coach Jose Fernandez pointed…
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‘Just Being Really Selfless’: Arike Ogunbowale Praises Defense, Selfless Ball Movement In Dallas Wings’ Rout Of Las Vegas
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings turned a sharp passing night into a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Monday at College Park Center, and Arike Ogunbowale traced the 30-assist effort to a willingness to give up good looks for…
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‘Defense Really Dictated Everything’: Paige Bueckers Draws Praise For Setting Defensive Tone vs. Las Vegas Aces
ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers spent much of Monday night chasing one of the league's most accomplished guards, and Chelsea Gray never scored. Bueckers drew the primary assignment on Gray and held her to 0-of-5 shooting in the Dallas Wings' 96-66 win…
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Azzi Fudd Felt ‘Really Settled’ During Career-Best Shooting Night In Dallas Wings’ Rout Of Las Vegas
ARLINGTON, Texas — Azzi Fudd turned in the best shooting efficiency night of her career on Monday, hitting 8 of her 9 attempts for 19 points in the Dallas Wings' 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center. Fudd…
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‘She Did Really Well’: Sug Sutton Brings Steady Hand, Defensive Edge In Dallas Wings Debut
ARLINGTON, Texas — Sug Sutton played her first game for the Dallas Wings a day after signing, and she logged 21 minutes in a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Monday at College Park Center. Sutton finished with 4 points,…
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Los Angeles Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Has Maintained Firm Stance Against Trading Kawhi Leonard
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has maintained a firm stance against trading Kawhi Leonard, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. Leonard has one year left on his contract. He will make $50.3 million next season. The Golden State…
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Sources: Jama Mahlalela Among Dallas Mavericks Head Coaching Candidates
DALLAS — As the Dallas Mavericks work through their head coaching search, Toronto Raptors assistant coach Jama Mahlalela remains a candidate whose background closely aligns with the executive making the call, president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri. The Mavericks began conducting interviews…
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Golden State Warriors Want To Sign LeBron James, Believe He Will Re-Sign With Los Angeles Lakers
SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors want to sign LeBron James in free agency this offseason, but they believe the NBA legend will re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. James is close friends with Warriors…
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Sources: Micah Nori Connected To Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers Head Coaching Jobs
DALLAS — Minnesota Timberwolves associate head coach Micah Nori is the only candidate still connected to both of the NBA's remaining head coaching openings, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. Nori has been linked to the Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trail Blazers,…
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Miami Heat Could Pursue Kawhi Leonard, Trae Young, Ja Morant If They Don’t Get Giannis Antetokounmpo
MIAMI — The Miami Heat could pursue trades for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, Washington Wizards guard Trae Young and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant if they fail to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Jake Fischer of…
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‘We’re Ready To Compete With Anybody’: Dallas Wings Rout Las Vegas 96-66, Snap Aces’ Six-Game Win Streak
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 96-66 on Monday at a sold-out College Park Center, ending the Aces' six-game winning streak and beating Las Vegas for the second time this season. Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points and…
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San Antonio Spurs Not Expected To Trade De’Aaron Fox This Offseason
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs are not expected to trade De'Aaron Fox this offseason, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Fox struggled in the 2026 NBA Finals, a series the Spurs lost in five games to the New York Knicks,…
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‘I See So Much Of DT In Paige’: Sug Sutton Compares New Teammate Paige Bueckers To Diana Taurasi
ARLINGTON, Texas — Sug Sutton has shared a backcourt with Diana Taurasi. A few days into her stint with the Dallas Wings, she sees a familiar quality in Paige Bueckers. "I played with Diana Taurasi, and Paige kind of reminds me of…
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‘Pretty Much The Dream’: Sug Sutton Embraces Pass-First, Defensive Role With Dallas Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas — New Dallas Wings guard Sug Sutton has a clear sense of why Dallas brought her in: set the table for a backcourt full of scorers, and defend. "As a point guard, having scorers around you is pretty much the…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo ‘Focused’ On Getting Traded By Milwaukee Bucks To Miami Heat
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is "focused" on getting traded to the Miami Heat, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Antetokounmpo and Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo have the same agent, Alex Saratsis (Octagon). https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/2066507185018802469 https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/2066575525124919551 Miami's offer to Milwaukee for…
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Sources: Chicago Bulls Finalizing Hire Of Tiago Splitter As Head Coach
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls are finalizing the hire of Tiago Splitter as their next head coach, pulling the 41-year-old away from the Portland Trail Blazers after a strong run as their interim coach last season. Splitter succeeds Billy Donovan, who stepped…
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