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Bucks, Bulls, Pistons, Warriors Could Pursue Nets’ Michael Porter Jr.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors could pursue a trade for Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr., according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Nets acquired Porter Jr. from the Denver…
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‘We Just Didn’t Capitalize’: Philadelphia 76ers Pull Away Late As Dallas Mavericks Fall On New Year’s Day
DALLAS — What began as one of the Dallas Mavericks’ most efficient openings of the season unraveled into another reminder of their current margin for error, as the Philadelphia 76ers leveraged elite shot creation and late-game execution to secure a 123–108 victory…
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Dallas Mavericks Drop D’Angelo Russell Injury Update Before Philadelphia 76ers Game
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks guard D'Angelo Russell is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers due to illness, adding another layer of uncertainty for a Mavericks team searching for continuity amid a challenging stretch. Russell was a late addition to the…
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3 Under-The-Radar NBA Trade Targets Who Could Change The League’s Landscape
OKLAHOMA CITY — The NBA was supposed to be entering a grand age of parity. The Oklahoma City Thunder said, "So much for that." We may be on the cusp of another dynasty. The San Antonio Spurs have been impressive. The Detroit…
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Dallas Mavericks Trade Proposal Lands Anthony Davis In Swap With Golden State Warriors, Includes Sacramento Kings
DALLAS — As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the market is beginning to take shape. Some big names are in the rumor mill this year. Giannis Antetokounmpo casts a shadow over everyone. He's an in-prime MVP candidate. If Antetokounmpo gets moved, it'll…
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Three Teams That Must Avoid Trae Young Deal Amid Trade Rumors
ATLANTA — Ryan Russillo recently suggested that "guys don't like playing" with the Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young. That doesn't necessarily come as a shock. Young's talent is undeniable. Unfortunately, he's also among the most ball-dominant players in the NBA. Unless you…
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Dallas Mavericks Take Lessons From Road Trip, Welcome Anthony Davis Back For Philadelphia 76ers Game
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks returned to practice Wednesday with a clearer understanding of what went wrong on a difficult three-game road trip — and with renewed optimism as Anthony Davis prepares to return to the lineup. Dallas opens the new year…
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‘We Expect AD To Be In’: Anthony Davis Expected Back As Dallas Mavericks Get Key Boost vs. Philadelphia 76ers
DALLAS — Anthony Davis is expected to return to the lineup Thursday night when the Dallas Mavericks host the Philadelphia 76ers, with head coach Jason Kidd indicating the All-Star big man should resume his usual workload. Speaking following Wednesday’s practice, Kidd said…
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Report: ‘Guys Hate Playing’ With Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young
ATLANTA — According to Ryen Russillo, "guys hate playing" with Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young. The Hawks, who have played better this season without Young, are open to trading the All-Star, sources told Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal. "So I asked somebody…
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Sacramento Kings Still Interested In Trading For Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings are still interested in trading for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, according to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Warriors are expected to trade Kuminga once his trade restriction ends after January 14.…
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Report: Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić Didn’t Suffer Serious Knee Injury
DENVER — According to Đorđe Matić of Meridian Sport, Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokić didn't suffer a serious left knee injury. Jokić injured his left knee on Monday (12/29) against the Miami Heat after his teammate, Spencer Jones, stepped on his…
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‘We Got Great Looks’: Dallas Mavericks’ Late Misses Seal Another Road Heartbreaker In Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Dallas Mavericks closed out the 2025 calendar year with a familiar script — a deep hole, a determined comeback, and multiple chances to steal a win late that ultimately slipped away. Despite erasing a 17-point deficit and holding…
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Golden State Warriors Trade Proposal Lands Daniel Gafford In Swap With Dallas Mavericks
SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks are arriving at similar questions from very different positions as the 2025-26 NBA season plays out. Golden State is hovering at .500 after a 141-127 overtime loss at Toronto, a game that…
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Atlanta Hawks Trade Proposal Lands Anthony Davis In Swap With Dallas Mavericks
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks have emerged as one of the few teams capable of assembling a clean, high-end trade offer for Anthony Davis without requiring a third team, according to league observers monitoring the market. As December has progressed, Atlanta’s uneven…
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‘No Excuses’: Dallas Mavericks Come Up Short Without Anthony Davis As Russell Westbrook Lifts Sacramento Kings
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks spent Saturday night oscillating between progress and self-inflicted damage, and by the final buzzer, the latter again proved too costly. Behind a steady, milestone-filled performance from Russell Westbrook, the Sacramento Kings survived multiple Dallas rallies and closed…
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Los Angeles Lakers Won’t Pursue Chris Paul, Houston Rockets ‘Aren’t Really Weighing Changes’
LOS ANGELES — According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Los Angeles Lakers won't pursue Chris Paul and the Houston Rockets "aren't really weighing changes." Paul has been linked to the Lakers and Rockets ever since the Los…
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Golden State Warriors Interested In Trading For Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis
SAN FRANCISCO — According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Golden State Warriors are interested in trading for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis. The Mavericks, who are listening to trade offers for Davis, will not trade the future Hall of Famer unless…
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Atlanta Hawks’ December Slide Draws Attention To Anthony Davis Trade Possibility
ATLANTA — As December has progressed, struggles have put the Atlanta Hawks in a position where league observers believe the organization may be more willing to explore a significant trade to change the trajectory of its season, sources tell dallassportsjournal.com/. Among the…
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Toronto Raptors Trade Proposal Lands Anthony Davis In Swap With Dallas Mavericks
TORONTO — The Dallas Mavericks are nearing a point where direction matters more than patience. Injuries, cap pressure, and a disappointing NBA season have forced the front office to weigh whether Anthony Davis truly fits the franchise’s next competitive window. While Davis…
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Cleveland Cavaliers Face Growing Pressure To Make A Defining Change
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers left Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day with more questions than answers — and around the NBA, those questions are increasingly tied to the trade deadline. Cleveland’s 126–124 collapse against the New York Knicks, in which the…
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