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Boston Celtics Could Pursue Trade For Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo This Offseason
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics could pursue a trade for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, per Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Celtics are known to be interested and discussed in league circles as potential suitors for Antetokounmpo, who is…
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Jason Kidd Says Naji Marshall’s Status Against Phoenix Suns ‘Will Depend On How He Feels’ After Hip Contusion
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Dallas Mavericks guard Naji Marshall left Tuesday night's 116-103 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter with a hip contusion, head coach Jason Kidd confirmed after the game. Marshall finished with 6 points, 2 rebounds, and…
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ESPN’s WNBA Mock Draft Projects Dallas Wings To Select Olivia Miles At No. 1 Overall
ARLINGTON, Texas — There remains no clear pre-draft consensus around the Dallas Wings' No. 1 pick heading into Monday night. ESPN's latest WNBA mock draft projects TCU point guard Olivia Miles to Dallas at the top of the board — a notable…
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‘It Brought Me Back To My High School Days’: Cooper Flagg Quiets ‘The Wall’ As Dallas Mavericks Fall To Los Angeles Clippers
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Cooper Flagg dunked over Brook Lopez to bring the crowd to a momentary hush. He nailed a 3-pointer with Derrick Jones Jr. draped across him. He silenced The Wall at the free throw line. He did everything a 19-year-old…
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Cooper Flagg Credits ‘Organized’ Approach For Dallas Mavericks’ Offensive Surge Against Los Angeles Lakers
DALLAS — Seven turnovers. 134 points. 14-of-32 from three. 24 fast-break points. Zero turnovers in the fourth quarter. Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks put together the most complete offensive performance of their season — and did it…
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‘The Fans Have Been Showing Up Every Single Night’: Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks End 14-Game Home Skid In Front Of Sellout Crowd
DALLAS — They showed up anyway. Every single night, through 14 consecutive home losses, through a season defined by injuries and roster turnover and outcomes that rarely matched the effort, the fans at American Airlines Center kept coming back. Sunday night, Cooper…
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‘The Ball Was Humming’: P.J. Washington Details Dallas Mavericks’ Streak-Snapping Win Over Los Angeles Lakers As Blueprint
DALLAS — P.J. Washington had spent three games watching from the sideline. Sunday night, he finally had something to contribute again — and he made sure it counted. Washington returned from a right plantar fascia strain to score 15 points on 6-of-10…
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Milwaukee Bucks Open To Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade As Organization Braces For ‘Inevitable’ Offseason Move
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks are open to trading superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Highest levels of the Bucks have come to terms with the inevitability of a likely Antetokounmpo trade coming to fruition this offseason. "This…
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‘That’s What Paul Silas Did For Me’: LeBron James Draws Parallel Between His Rookie Role And Cooper Flagg’s
DALLAS — LeBron James has seen a lot in 23 NBA seasons. Sunday night at American Airlines Center, the 41-year-old watched a 19-year-old put up 45 points against his team — and came away more impressed than bothered. James finished with 30…
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Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Wants To Play Again This Season To Share Court With Brothers
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to play again this season so he can share the court with his brothers, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Alex Antetokounmpo, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The NBA is investigating the Bucks for their handling of the player…
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Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Dončić In Spain To Get Injection In Injured Hamstring
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić wants to return this season, which is why he's in Spain receiving an injection in his injured left hamstring to promote healing and expedite his return to the court, per ESPN. Dončić suffered…
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‘A Dream Come True’: Cooper Flagg Makes NBA History Again As Dallas Mavericks End 14-Game Home Skid With 134-128 Win Over Los Angeles Lakers
DALLAS — Jason Kidd said it before the game. He said everything. Asked what he would like Cooper Flagg to absorb from studying LeBron James, the Dallas Mavericks head coach did not hesitate for a single beat. "Everything," Kidd said. "You talk…
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‘He Will Be Unstoppable’: Cooper Flagg’s Three-Point Statement Gives Blueprint For NBA Dominance
DALLAS — Defenses have had a plan for Cooper Flagg all season when they face the Dallas Mavericks. Put the best defender on him, load up against the drive, and make him beat you from the perimeter. On Thursday night at American…
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‘They’re Very Similar’: Jason Kidd Breaks Down The LeBron James Parallels For Cooper Flagg
DALLAS — Three weeks ago, before the Dallas Mavericks faced the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jason Kidd was asked about the comparisons his rookie year has drawn to one of the greatest players in NBA history. Even though LeBron James has set an incredible…
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P.J. Washington Cleared For Dallas Mavericks’ Clash vs. Los Angeles Lakers
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will have a vital defensive piece back in the fold for Sunday night’s high-stakes matchup. P.J. Washington has been removed from the injury report and is cleared to play against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing three…
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‘He Wants To Be Great’: How Khris Middleton’s Coaching Helped Fuel Cooper Flagg’s 51-Point Night
DALLAS — Most nights at American Airlines Center, before the arena fills and the lights come up, two players share the floor during pregame warmups without much fanfare. One is 19 years old and averaging 20.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists…
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‘He’s In Rare Air’: Cooper Flagg Scores 51 Points In Historic Performance, But Dallas Mavericks Fall To Orlando Magic
DALLAS — There was a moment in the fourth quarter Thursday night at American Airlines Center when the building understood it was witnessing something that had never happened before. Cooper Flagg, 19 years old, was putting together the greatest scoring performance by…
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Cooper Flagg Challenges Dallas Mavericks To Get ‘On The Same Page’ Against Orlando Magic
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg watched the Milwaukee Bucks attempt 54 three-pointers on Tuesday night. He was not going to pretend the number did not matter. "A lot of stuff, but I think just helping each other out, rotating," Flagg said after the Dallas…
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‘They’re A Right-Handed Team’: Jason Kidd Wants Dallas Mavericks To Play Fast, Rebound Against Free-Throw-Hungry Orlando Magic
DALLAS — Jason Kidd knows exactly where Friday night's game against the Orlando Magic will be won or lost for the Dallas Mavericks. "Their ability to get to the free-throw line — that's something we have to limit," Kidd told Dallas Hoops…
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‘We’ve Just Got To Be Ready To Compete’: Shorthanded Dallas Mavericks Seek Rare Home Win As Orlando Magic Come To Town
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are limping home. Coming off a 123-99 beatdown in Milwaukee on Tuesday night — their second loss in as many days on a back-to-back that saw Daniel Gafford exit in the second quarter with a right shoulder stinger…
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