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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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‘They Gotta Make A Decision’: Charles Barkley Says It’s Time Dallas Mavericks Trade Anthony Davis
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks walked into Christmas Day hoping to showcase progress — a team that had played better basketball in recent weeks despite a disappointing record. They walked out with more questions than answers. After a 126–116 loss to the…
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‘I Miss Klay’: Steve Kerr Wishes Klay Thompson Still Played For Golden State Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson faced the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day at the Chase Center. It was his fifth game against the team he won four NBA championships with. Thompson scored only seven points in his fifth…
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‘The Future Is Bright’: Cooper Flagg Impresses Stephen Curry In Dallas Mavericks’ Christmas Day Loss To Golden State Warriors
DALLAS — Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has known Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg longer than others in the NBA. Flagg attended Curry's basketball camp back in the day, so Curry knew firsthand how talented Flagg was before the Warriors hosted…
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‘Losing AD Definitely Hurt’: Anthony Davis Injury Overshadows Dallas Mavericks’ Christmas Loss To Golden State Warriors
DALLAS — The result was secondary to the reality that unfolded midway through the second quarter. The Dallas Mavericks left Chase Center on Christmas Day with far more questions than answers after Anthony Davis suffered a groin injury and was ruled out…
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‘It Was Special’: Cooper Flagg Shines On Christmas As Dallas Mavericks Lose Anthony Davis, Fall To Golden State Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — The Dallas Mavericks arrived at Chase Center hoping Christmas Day might provide a reset — a chance to stabilize a season defined by injuries, uneven road trips, and constant lineup shuffling. Instead, the holiday delivered more of the same.…
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Steve Kerr Gets Brutally Honest About Golden State Warriors Being A ‘Fading Dynasty’
SAN FRANCISCO — In the aftermath of visible tension between the Golden State Warriors’ two most enduring pillars, head coach Steve Kerr offered a candid assessment of both his team’s present reality and his long-term hopes for Draymond Green. Speaking with reporters…
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Steve Kerr, Draymond Green Exchange Boils Over As Longtime Partnership Tested On Golden State Warriors Sideline
SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors’ blowout win Monday night never felt entirely like the story. Instead, the defining moment unfolded on the sideline, where frustration, familiarity, and emotion collided between head coach Steve Kerr and forward Draymond Green during an…
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Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Dončić Expected To Face Houston Rockets On Christmas
LOS ANGELES — According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is expected to face the Houston Rockets on Christmas. Dončić didn't play against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday (12/23) because of the lower left leg…
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‘You Go See For Yourself’: Inside Jose Fernandez’s Evaluation Of Azzi Fudd For The Dallas Wings
DALLAS — Ever since the Dallas Wings secured the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, speculation has followed closely behind it. At the center of that discussion is whether Dallas will use the top selection on UConn Huskies guard…
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Milwaukee Bucks Interested In Sacramento Kings’ Zach LaVine, Portland Trail Blazers’ Jerami Grant
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks are interested in trading for Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine and Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, NBA sources told DallasHoopsJournal. The Bucks will be "buyers" at the NBA trade deadline, as they want to surround Giannis…
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‘He Looked Really Mature’: Nikola Jokić Praises Cooper Flagg After Dallas Mavericks Upset Denver Nuggets
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks upset the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday (12/23) behind a sensational performance from rookie Cooper Flagg, who thoroughly impressed three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić. Flagg put up 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists in 40 minutes. The…
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‘Playing Free’: Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis Carry Dallas Mavericks In Thrilling Win Over Denver Nuggets
DALLAS — The margin between relief and regret has been razor-thin for the Dallas Mavericks this season, especially when games tighten late. Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets demanded they live in that space again — only this time, Dallas survived it.…
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How The Mavericks’ Name And Logo Trace Back To Dallas’ Equestrian Past
DALLAS — When most NBA fans hear “Dallas Mavericks,” they immediately think of the good old glory days when they won their NBA Championship in 2010/11, or in more recent years, when Luka was dominating (sorry Mavs fans…) But did you know…
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Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls Want To Acquire Anthony Davis From Dallas Mavericks ‘At A Bargain’
ATLANTA — According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls want to acquire Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks "at a bargain." The Mavericks, who are listening to trade offers for Davis, will…
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Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Dončić May Only Miss 1 Game With Leg Injury
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić may only miss one game with his leg injury, according to NBA insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Dončić won't play against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday (12/23), but he could face the Houston…
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Teams Have Made Calls To See If Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell Is Available
CLEVELAND — According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, teams have made calls to see if Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is available on the trade market. The Cavaliers are only 16-14. https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto/status/2003521472351097132 Mitchell is putting up stellar numbers this season.…
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Minnesota Timberwolves Interested In Chicago Bulls’ Coby White, Charlotte Hornets’ Collin Sexton
MINNEAPOLIS — According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Minnesota Timberwolves are interested in Coby White of the Chicago Bulls and Collin Sexton of the Charlotte Hornets. The Timberwolves are looking to trade for a point guard. "Our…
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Sacramento Kings Looking To Trade Malik Monk
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings are looking to trade guard Malik Monk, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Monk is making $18.8 million this season. https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/2003485614889664659?s=20 Monk is averaging 12.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game this season while…
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‘We Have To Be Better’: Anthony Davis’ Big Night Wasted As Dallas Mavericks Falter Late vs. New Orleans Pelicans
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks walked into Smoothie King Center and, for the second straight road game, played well enough for long enough to believe a win was there to be taken. For the second straight time, the fourth quarter said otherwise.…
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