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The Case For Labaron Philon As The Dallas Mavericks’ Hidden Gem At No. 9
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks want a day-one contributor from the 2026 NBA draft. They also want someone with upside for the future. That's a difficult needle to thread. A high-floor, high-ceiling prospect tends to be picked earlier than ninth overall. If…
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Why The Dallas Mavericks Should Target Trade For Thunder’s Luguentz Dort
DALLAS — The Oklahoma City Thunder face the familiar challenge of keeping a championship roster together under tightening cap constraints, a situation that could push them to move quality players for financial relief. That opens a door for the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas…
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Dallas Wings’ Jessica Shepard Named WNBA Western Conference Player Of The Week
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard was named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from May 25-31, the league announced Monday. It is the first Player of the Week honor of Shepard's career and the first…
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NBA Insider Doesn’t ‘Necessarily Believe’ Kyrie Irving Will Remain With Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report doesn't "necessarily believe" Kyrie Irving will remain with the Dallas Mavericks. Irving is 34 years old and turns 35 in March 2027. He missed all of this season recovering from an ACL tear…
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New Orleans Pelicans Interested In Trading For Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans are interested in trading for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Brown will make $57.1 million next season. He doesn't have a no-trade clause in his contract, so he…
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‘She Was Aggressive’: Aziaha James Scores Season-High 18 Points In Dallas Wings’ Rout Of Seattle Storm
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings guard Aziaha James led Monday's 79-56 rout of the Seattle Storm, scoring a season-high 18 points off the bench in 17 minutes. She added 3 rebounds and 1 assist and shot 7-for-14 from the field, including 1-for-2…
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‘Not A Pretty Basketball Game’: Dallas Wings Grind Out 79-56 Win Over Seattle Storm For Best Start Since 2016 Move To Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings shot 35.8% from the field and made just 5 of 25 from 3-point range, then won going away anyway, smothering the Seattle Storm 79-56 on Monday in their Commissioner's Cup opener at College Park Center. Dallas…
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Dallas Wings’ Awak Kuier To Be Evaluated In One Week With Wrist Injury
ARLINGTON, Texas — Awak Kuier will be evaluated in one week with a right wrist injury, the Dallas Wings announced, sidelining one of the team's most impactful two-way players. Head coach Jose Fernandez said the team would know more after that evaluation. "She's…
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‘Communication Solves A Lot Of Problems’: Elite On Offense, The Dallas Wings’ Next Step Is Defense
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings have built one of the WNBA's most productive offenses through eight games, leading the league in assists and ranking second in 3-point percentage. Head coach Jose Fernandez and his players have been clear about where the next…
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‘Another Angle Of Attack’: Dallas Wings’ Elite Offense Keeps Adding Layers With Jessica Shepard As An Initiator
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings own the WNBA’s top-rated offense through eight games, and they are not done building it. Head coach Jose Fernandez is still adding to the playbook, and much of the next layer runs through Jessica Shepard, a…
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Multiple Members Of Cleveland Cavaliers ‘Vehemently Against’ Trading Evan Mobley For Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo
CLEVELAND — Multiple members of the Cleveland Cavaliers are "vehemently against" trading Evan Mobley for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. The Bucks and Antetokounmpo are expected to part ways this offseason and the Cavaliers are one…
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Dallas Wings Open Commissioner’s Cup Play Against The Seattle Storm
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings will open Commissioner's Cup play Monday when they host the Seattle Storm in the sixth-annual edition of the tournament. The Wings enter the matchup at 5-3 following an emphatic 95-87 home win against the defending champion Las…
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Alanna Smith Set To Return For Dallas Wings After Illness Absence Against Seattle Storm
ARLINGTON, Texas — Alanna Smith is set to return for the Dallas Wings after an illness kept the veteran forward out of Thursday's 95-87 win over the Las Vegas Aces. Smith practiced each of the past two days as Dallas prepared for…
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How ‘Slowing Down’ Unlocked Azzi Fudd’s Historic Dallas Wings Rookie Breakout
ARLINGTON, Texas — Azzi Fudd is showing why the Dallas Wings made her the No. 1 overall pick. The rookie guard has scored 20 or more points in back-to-back games, including a career-high 24 at New York and 22 in Thursday's 95-87 win…
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Dallas Wings’ Awak Kuier, Alysha Clark Sit Out Practice, Remain Under Evaluation Before Seattle Storm Game
DALLAS — Dallas Wings forwards Awak Kuier and Alysha Clark both sat out Sunday's practice and remain under evaluation, head coach Jose Fernandez said. Kuier has been dealing with a right wrist issue since earlier in the week and missed a second straight…
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Mike Schmitz Says Dallas Mavericks Are Hunting A ‘Difference Maker’ With No. 9 Pick
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks general manager Mike Schmitz said the team is approaching its No. 9 pick in next month's NBA Draft as an opportunity to add a "difference maker" and long-term core piece for the franchise. Schmitz discussed the team's draft…
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Dallas Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving Says He’s ‘Close To Being Over At 100%’ In ACL Recovery
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving continues to work his way back to form over 14 months removed from ACL surgery. He recently shared that he's nearing full recovery, which will give him several more months to continue progressing before the Dallas Mavericks open…
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Mike Schmitz Says Dallas Mavericks Are ‘Looking At Everything’ For Next Head Coach
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks general manager Mike Schmitz said Friday the team has no timeline for hiring its next head coach and is focused on identifying the right traits before making the decision. Schmitz addressed the search during a roundtable with reporters…
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Mike Schmitz Sees Kyrie Irving ‘Completely Locked In’ Around Dallas Mavericks Facility
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks general manager Mike Schmitz said he has seen Kyrie Irving doing everything possible to return at full strength from the torn ACL that ended his 2025-26 season, citing the 34-year-old guard's presence and approach inside the team's practice…
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‘Figuring Out What The Team Needs’: Jessica Shepard’s Versatility Fuels Historic Triple-Double Against Las Vegas Aces
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard made history tonight in the Wings' assertive 95-87 comeback victory against the Las Vegas Aces, becoming the first player in WNBA history to record a stat line of at least 22 points, 20 rebounds…
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