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Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves Want LeBron James To Return To Los Angeles Lakers If He Doesn’t Retire From NBA
LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves want LeBron James to return to the Los Angeles Lakers if the future Hall of Famer doesn't retire from the NBA this offseason, according to Lakers Daily. James becomes an unrestricted free agent this…
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‘It’s Not Really A Negotiation Anymore’: Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers Shares New Insight Into WNBA CBA Talks
DALLAS — Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers didn’t dance around the state of WNBA labor negotiations when she spoke to reporters ahead of the Unrivaled semifinals Monday. “At this point, it’s not really a negotiation anymore,” Bueckers said. “Like, both sides aren’t…
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Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry Not Ready To Return From Knee Injury Yet: ‘This Is A Weird One’
SAN FRANCISCO — NBA legend Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors is not ready to return from his knee injury yet. Curry is dealing with runner's knee in his right knee. He hasn't played since January 30. "This is a weird…
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Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Could Return From Achilles Injury Against Dallas Mavericks
BOSTON — NBA star Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics could make his return from his Achilles tear against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, March 6, according to Bill Simmons. Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the 2025 Eastern…
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‘MVP Of The League For A Reason’: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder Hand Dallas Mavericks Eighth Straight Home Loss
OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was everything the Dallas Mavericks had no answer for on Sunday night. The reigning NBA MVP scored 30 points, grabbed four steals, and dished five assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder handed the Mavericks a 100-87 defeat…
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‘We’re Happy He Stayed’: Jason Kidd Reacts To Khris Middleton Remaining With Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — Khris Middleton will remain a member of the Dallas Mavericks for at least the remainder of the season. The veteran forward did not seek a buyout before the NBA's Sunday midnight deadline, keeping him in Dallas for the remainder of…
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‘He Took Full Advantage’: Jason Kidd Praises AJ Johnson After 27-Point Texas Legends Debut
FRISCO, Texas — AJ Johnson spent Saturday night in Frisco putting up numbers that turned heads. By Sunday morning, his head coach had taken notice. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd spoke glowingly about Johnson's 27-point performance with the Texas Legends ahead…
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‘He Played The Right Way’: AJ Johnson Shines On Assignment, But Texas Legends Fall To Valley Suns In Fourth-Quarter Collapse
FRISCO, Texas — AJ Johnson had never set foot inside Comerica Center before Saturday night. By the time he walked out, the Dallas Mavericks' 21-year-old guard had left one of the more compelling individual performances of the Texas Legends' season. Johnson, on…
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‘I’ve Been Staying Ready’: Olivier-Maxence Prosper Opens Up About His Journey To Memphis Grizzlies [Exclusive]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The building where Olivier-Maxence Prosper spent two seasons scrapping for minutes that rarely came his way gave him one of the best nights of his NBA career on Friday. Prosper scored 16 points, grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds, recorded…
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‘Kept Fighting’: Dallas Mavericks Drop Seventh Straight At Home In Blowout Loss Against Memphis Grizzlies
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks dropped their seventh consecutive home game Friday night, falling 124-105 to the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center in a game that was never as close as the final score suggests. Behind a 25-point performance from reserve…
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Cooper Flagg’s Return Timeline Murky For Dallas Mavericks, Including Rookie Showdown In Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jason Kidd offered little optimism Friday when asked whether Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg could return anytime soon. "Probably not that he will play," Kidd said, when asked specifically about Tuesday's road game in Charlotte. That response points to…
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With The Clock Ticking On Buyout Deadline, Khris Middleton’s Dallas Mavericks Future Remains A Question
DALLAS — Khris Middleton has six games under his belt as a member of the Dallas Mavericks. He has averaged 14.5 points on 50.0% shooting, posted a 25-point performance against Indiana and on Thursday night made his first home appearance at American…
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Denver Nuggets Interested In Dallas Mavericks’ Khris Middleton
DENVER — The Denver Nuggets are interested in Dallas Mavericks wing Khris Middleton, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Middleton has yet to decide whether he will stick with the Mavericks or ask for a buyout. Dallas acquired…
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‘We Didn’t Take Care Of The Ball’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To League-Worst Sacramento Kings Despite Naji Marshall’s Historic Night
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks suffered one of their more disheartening losses of a difficult season Thursday night, falling 130-121 to the Sacramento Kings — the team with the worst record in the NBA — at American Airlines Center. The loss dropped…
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How Brandon Williams Has ‘Turned The Corner’ As Dallas Mavericks Point Guard
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams has always had the burst — the kind of first step coaches describe with that specific reverence reserved for things they can identify but cannot teach. What he's learned to do is leverage that burst…
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‘He’s A Really Good Player’: Marvin Bagley III Emerging As Key Piece For Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — Marvin Bagley III has played six games as a member of the Dallas Mavericks. He’s averaging 13.5 points and 8.8 rebounds in 23 minutes off the bench, shooting 58.9% from the field. Three double-doubles. Twenty-two offensive rebounds. Numbers that would…
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Jayson Tatum ‘Full-Go’ During Boston Celtics’ Scrimmages
BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been scrimmaging with the team, a strong sign that he could play this season, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the 2025 Eastern…
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Cleveland Cavaliers’ James Harden To Play Through Thumb Fracture
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden will not undergo surgery on right thumb, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Harden has a nondisplaced fracture of his right thumb. He will play through the injury. The Cavaliers lost to the…
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Deandre Ayton Doesn’t Appear Happy With Role On Los Angeles Lakers: ‘They’re Trying To Make Me Clint Capela’
LOS ANGELES — Deandre Ayton, the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, doesn't appear happy with his role on the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, after the Lakers lost to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, February…
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Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington Out As Dallas Mavericks Monitor Khris Middleton, Daniel Gafford vs. Sacramento Kings
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks may once again be forced to recalibrate their rotation. Ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings, Dallas released its latest injury report — and availability remains a major storyline. Khris Middleton headlines the report as…
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