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‘He’s Feeling Better’: Cooper Flagg Progressing Ahead Of Dallas Mavericks’ Tuesday Matchup In Brooklyn
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks continue to monitor Cooper Flagg’s recovery from a left midfoot sprain, with the rookie forward trending toward a potential return as early as Tuesday in Brooklyn. Flagg has missed three consecutive games after sustaining the injury before…
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‘Energy And Effort Was High’: Khris Middleton, P.J. Washington Guide Dallas Mavericks Past Indiana Pacers To End 10-Game Skid
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks did not simply survive Sunday night. They executed, adjusted, and closed. Behind efficient half-court offense, timely defensive rebounds, and poise in late-game possessions, Dallas defeated the Indiana Pacers 134-130 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, ending a 10-game losing streak…
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‘Next Man Up’: Cooper Flagg Still Out As Dallas Mavericks Navigate Injuries Against Indiana Pacers
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be without Cooper Flagg for Sunday’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as the rookie forward continues to recover from a left midfoot sprain. Flagg has appeared in 49 games this season and leads…
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NBA Suspends Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert
MINNEAPOLIS — The NBA has suspended Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert one game without pay for accruing his seventh Flagrant Foul point of the season. Gobert picked up his seventh Flagrant Foul point on Friday, February 20, against the Dallas Mavericks. The…
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Wife Of Sacramento Kings’ Russell Westbrook Receives Email Wishing Death Upon Family
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook's wife, Nina, received an email wishing death upon her family from an NBA fan. In the expletive-laden message, the writer said Russell Westbrook “sucks to fckn bad can’t even get 10 points is pathetic…
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‘I Think I Am’: Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham Believes He’s NBA’s MVP
DETROIT — Detroit Pistons star point guard Cade Cunningham believes he's the NBA's MVP this season. Behind Cunningham, the Pistons have the NBA's top record at 41-13. "It comes from doing the things I said, what I needed to do to be…
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‘He’s One Of The Best Players Ever’: LeBron James Gives Kawhi Leonard His Flowers After Lakers Beat Clippers
LOS ANGELES — After the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers on February 20, Lakers star LeBron James gave Clippers star Kawhi Leonard his flowers. NBA reporter Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints asked James about Leonard, and as he has done…
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‘We Were Slow’: Anthony Edwards Scores 40 As Dallas Mavericks Dig Early Hole In Loss To Minnesota Timberwolves
DALLAS — For three quarters and change, the Dallas Mavericks showed they can compete. For the first six minutes — and ultimately the first 12 — they showed why they keep losing. The Mavericks erased a 15-point halftime deficit, tied the game…
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Golden State Warriors Owner Joe Lacob Addresses Trade Deadline Speculation Involving Draymond Green: ‘He Was Never Discussed’
SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors didn't attempt to move Draymond Green at this year's NBA trade deadline. That's at least what owner Joe Lacob told Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard. Golden State tried to trade for Milwaukee Bucks…
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Darius Garland Opens Up About Cleveland Cavaliers Trading Him To Los Angeles Clippers: ‘The Toe Definitely Had A Factor In It’
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a blockbuster deal at this year's NBA trade deadline, sending Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers for James Harden. The trade paired Harden with Donovan Mitchell and Garland with Kawhi Leonard. During an interview…
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Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Considering Legal Action Against Beverly Hills
BOSTON — NBA star Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics is considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills, according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape. Beverly Hills police shut down a private event Brown was hosting on Saturday during NBA…
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Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James May Not Retire From NBA After This Season
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James may not retire from the NBA after this season, according to Vincent Goodwill of ESPN. James, 41, becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason for the first time since 2018. https://twitter.com/ohnohedidnt24/status/2024568147714674955 Most people…
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Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry Dealing With ‘Persistent Swelling And Pain’ In Knee
SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is dealing with "persistent swelling and pain" in his right knee, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Curry, who turns 38 in March, hasn't played since January 30 against the Detroit…
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Washington Wizards To Re-Evaluate Anthony Davis ‘In A Few Weeks’
WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards will re-evaluate NBA star Anthony Davis "in a few weeks," according to head coach Brian Keefe. Davis suffered a left hand injury on January 8 against the Utah Jazz and an MRI revealed ligament damage. The Dallas…
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Dallas Mavericks Rookie Cooper Flagg’s Jersey From NBA Debut Sells For $1 Million
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg's jersey from his NBA debut against the San Antonio Spurs was sold privately by Sotheby's for $1 million, according to Dan Hajducky of ESPN. "The $1 million result for Cooper Flagg's rookie debut jersey is…
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Luka Dončić Hasn’t Pushed Los Angeles Lakers To Add Superstar-Level Co-Star For When LeBron James Is Gone
LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić hasn't pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to add a superstar-level co-star for when LeBron James is no longer on the team, according to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James, 41, becomes an unrestricted free agent this…
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NBA Likely To Punish Los Angeles Clippers For Kawhi Leonard Aspiration Scandal
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The NBA will likely punish the Los Angeles Clippers for the Kawhi Leonard, Aspiration scandal, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Aspiration allegedly paid Leonard $48 million for a “no-show job” intended to circumvent the NBA salary cap.…
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Why So Many NBA Players Love To Gamble And What It Costs Them
When NBA players live, breathe, and think about basketball 24/7, competition and risk-taking naturally become staples of day-to-day life. Even off the court, that drive doesn’t just disappear; in fact, it often follows players into other arenas. Legendary stars have made that…
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‘Truly Legendary Club’: Luka Dončić Says Los Angeles Lakers Organization ‘Better’ Than Dallas Mavericks
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — When Luka Dončić returned from a hamstring injury to play five minutes for Team World during the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome, the appearance was brief. The comments he made afterward carried far greater impact. In an…
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‘He’s Chasing History’: Kyrie Irving Sees Cooper Flagg As Foundation For Dallas Mavericks’ Next Era
DALLAS — As the Dallas Mavericks sit at 19-35 and 12th in the Western Conference entering the All-Star break, the organization is positioned to focus beyond the season as opposed to chasing a championship. The conversation is no longer centered on salvaging…
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