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‘It’s Nostalgic In The Best Ways’: Jessica Shepard, Alanna Smith Return To Minnesota For First Time Since Joining Dallas Wings
MINNEAPOLIS — The Dallas Wings (7-3) visit the Minnesota Lynx (9-2) on Tuesday at Target Center, a road game that carries added meaning for Jessica Shepard and Alanna Smith. The two forwards return to Minnesota for the first time since leaving the…
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Steve Nash: LeBron James Has ‘Had The Greatest Career In NBA History’
PHOENIX — Hall of Famer Steve Nash, who won two MVPs with the Phoenix Suns, believes LeBron James has "had the greatest career in NBA history." James was the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. He's played for the Cleveland…
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Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves Looking For Max Deal In Free Agency
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is looking for a max deal in free agency this offseason, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. Reaves is expected to decline his player option for next season and enter…
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Jalen Brunson’s NBA Finals Run Is A Painful Reminder For The Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — The NBA Finals can be painful for fanbases whose teams are not participating. This year's festivities could be difficult for Dallas Mavericks fans to watch. Jalen Brunson. Who knew? When he was a Maverick, he was solid. In Brunson's last…
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‘I’m Getting There’: Dallas Mavericks Center Daniel Gafford Provides Update On Ankle Recovery
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford said his recovery from the right ankle injury that disrupted his 2025-26 season is progressing steadily, and he is prioritizing patience over a quick return to the floor. "I'm getting there. The rehab is good,…
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Podcast: NBA Draft Analyst James Barlowe Details Mavericks’ Options To Build Around Cooper Flagg
DALLAS — As the 2026 NBA Draft continues to approach, the Dallas Mavericks face some important decisions to continue to build around franchise cornerstone Cooper Flagg. NBA Draft expert James Barlowe made an appearance on the Dallas Hoops Journal podcast to break…
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Cooper Flagg And The Mavericks’ New Era In Dallas
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in his rookie season. He put up 51 points against the Orlando Magic on April 3, followed by 45 two days later against the Los Angeles Lakers. He won Rookie…
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‘Total Team Effort’: Paige Bueckers Ties Franchise Assist Record, Arike Ogunbowale Scores 30 As Dallas Wings Beat Los Angeles Sparks 104-96
LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Wings turned a one-point game after three quarters into their fourth straight win, outscoring the Los Angeles Sparks 27-18 in the fourth quarter for a 104-96 victory Friday at Crypto.com Arena. The win moved Dallas to 7-3…
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Arike Ogunbowale Preaches ‘Game-By-Game’ Approach As Dallas Wings Face Los Angeles Sparks
LOS ANGELES — Even with the Dallas Wings off to their best start in years, Arike Ogunbowale is keeping the focus narrow. The four-time All-Star, who set the franchise rookie scoring record in 2019, has seen plenty of lean years in Dallas…
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‘I Don’t Think We Need To Change Anything’: Odyssey Sims’ Message Before Streaking Dallas Wings Face Los Angeles Sparks
LOS ANGELES — Back in Los Angeles, veteran guard Odyssey Sims says the streaking Dallas Wings have found something worth protecting. "I think honestly we found our momentum. We kind of found where we want to be at," Sims said. "We're still…
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‘Defense Is The Key’: Jessica Shepard Says Defense Will Decide The Dallas Wings’ Trip To The Los Angeles Sparks
LOS ANGELES — Jessica Shepard will carry a heavy interior load Friday, and the reigning WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week says the Dallas Wings will go as far as their defense takes them. "I think defense is the key to…
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Azzi Fudd Emphasizes ‘Clogging The Paint’ As Dallas Wings Visit High-Scoring Los Angeles Sparks
LOS ANGELES — Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd could share the floor Friday with one of her longtime mentors, with Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum expected back from an ankle injury. Fudd, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft,…
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‘They Really Execute Their Sets’: Paige Bueckers On The Dallas Wings’ Keys vs. Los Angeles Sparks
LOS ANGELES — The last time Paige Bueckers played at Crypto.com Arena, she authored one of the greatest scoring nights in WNBA history and still walked off the loser. She returns Friday leading the league's most efficient offense. On Aug. 20, 2025,…
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‘We Found Our Momentum’: Streaking Dallas Wings Chase A Fourth Straight Win At The Los Angeles Sparks
LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Wings (6-3) visit the Los Angeles Sparks (4-5) on Friday in a Commissioner's Cup matchup at Crypto.com Arena. Dallas has won three straight, and a victory would extend the streak to four, its longest since the 2023…
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‘She Creates So Much For Us’: Jessica Shepard Has Become The Dallas Wings’ Do-Everything Engine
LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Wings added Jessica Shepard last offseason for stability, a veteran to anchor a rebuilt frontcourt after five seasons with the Minnesota Lynx. Two months in, she has given them considerably more, emerging as one of the WNBA's…
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Could P.J. Washington Get The Dallas Mavericks An Oklahoma City Thunder Lottery Pick?
DALLAS — The NBA offseason is almost here. There are only two teams in the postseason. Every other fanbase around the league is thinking about what their team should do this summer. Even the Oklahoma City Thunder has questions to answer. They…
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Los Angeles Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Doesn’t Want To Trade Kawhi Leonard
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer may not want to trade Kawhi Leonard this offseason, according to Hunter Patterson and Sam Amick of The Athletic. Leonard has one year left on his contract. He will make $50.3 million next…
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‘He Called It’: Mark Cuban Says Dirk Nowitzki Opposed The Dallas Mavericks Hiring Nico Harrison
DALLAS — Mark Cuban says Dirk Nowitzki was skeptical of the decision to hire Nico Harrison to run the Dallas Mavericks front office, a reservation Cuban said he had not made public until now. Cuban shared the detail on a special edition…
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‘Finn Is Our Legacy Guy’: Mark Cuban Urged Masai Ujiri To Keep Michael Finley With The Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — Mark Cuban says he personally pressed new team president Masai Ujiri to retain Michael Finley, describing the longtime executive as the Dallas Mavericks connection to their own history. Cuban made the recommendation public on a special edition of the Haymaker Network's…
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‘Nothing From Dallas Really’: Micah Nori Says He Hasn’t Heard From The Dallas Mavericks In Coaching Search
DALLAS — Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori, regarded as one of the most coveted names on this year's head coaching market, said he has had no contact with the Dallas Mavericks about their vacancy. Nori addressed the Mavericks' opening along with…
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