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Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves On Exchanging Jerseys With Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis: ‘I Owe Him A Lot’
LOS ANGELES — After the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night in their NBA Cup game, Austin Reaves and Anthony Davis exchanged jerseys. Reaves wanted to swap jerseys with Davis for a few reasons. "He's one of the…
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Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis To Play Against Los Angeles Lakers
DALLAS — According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis will play against the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis hasn't played since October 29. He told reporters that he wanted to make his return against his former team.…
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Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry ‘Desperately’ Wants To Trade Zach LaVine
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry "desperately" wants to trade shooting guard Zach LaVine, NBA sources told DallasHoopsJournal. The Kings are only 5-14 on the season and LaVine's lack of effort and focus on defense has frustrated Perry and…
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How To Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Cooper Flagg Faces Luka Dončić For First Time On Friday (Nov. 28, 2025)
DALLAS — The matchup everyone has circled since draft night arrives Friday: Cooper Flagg vs. Luka Dončić, the first-ever meeting between the No. 1 pick and the former Mavericks superstar who now leads the league in scoring for the Los Angeles Lakers.…
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‘Just Staying Positive’: Cooper Flagg Showing Steady Development Amid Dallas Mavericks’ Early-Season Struggles
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg entered the NBA with a résumé built almost entirely on winning. His transition to the Dallas Mavericks has brought a different challenge — learning how to grow as a young player on a team navigating injuries, close losses,…
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Deandre Ayton Injury Update Before Los Angeles Lakers Face Dallas Mavericks In NBA Cup Game
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers have already secured their place in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, but Saturday’s group-stage finale against the Dallas Mavericks carries added intrigue — from major injury returns to the first Crypto.com Arena appearance for Anthony Davis…
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Curt Miller Warns Dallas Wings Could Lose Players They ‘Don’t Want To Lose’ In WNBA Expansion Draft
DALLAS — The Dallas Wings’ offseason is shaping up to be one of the most complex in franchise history, with the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft for Portland and Toronto looming over every roster conversation. While Dallas holds the No. 1 pick and…
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NBA Execs Wonder If Chicago Bulls Will Pursue Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis, Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis
CHICAGO — NBA executives are wondering if the Chicago Bulls will pursue Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis and Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Bulls center Nikola Vučević is on an expiring contract, so…
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Anthony Davis Hopes To Face Los Angeles Lakers As Dallas Mavericks Limit His Return To One Game In Back-To-Back
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis is nearing his long-awaited return to the Dallas Mavericks’ lineup, but the All-Star big man made one thing clear after Wednesday’s practice: he knows which game he wants to play in. Davis, who participated fully in practice…
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‘We’ll See How He Feels’: Anthony Davis Practices As Dallas Mavericks Weigh Return vs. Los Angeles Lakers
DALLAS — Anthony Davis took a significant step toward returning to the Dallas Mavericks’ lineup, participating fully in practice on Wednesday for the first time in nearly a month. Head coach Jason Kidd said Davis is officially questionable for Friday’s game against…
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Milwaukee Bucks Have Done Background Due Diligence On Sacramento Kings’ Zach LaVine
MILWAUKEE — According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Milwaukee Bucks have done background due diligence on Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine. The Bucks are 8-10 on the season, while the Kings are 5-13. "The Milwaukee Bucks have conducted background…
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Domantas Sabonis Disappointed With Sacramento Kings’ Downward Trajectory, Usage Rate Under Doug Christie
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Domantas Sabonis is disappointed with the Sacramento Kings' downward trajectory and his usage rate under head coach Doug Christie. Sabonis helped the Kings make the playoffs in 2023 for the first…
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Memphis Grizzlies Have Declined Trade Inquiries On Ja Morant, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings Called
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Memphis Grizzlies have declined trade inquiries on Ja Morant. Scotto is reporting that the Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings have called the Grizzlies about trading for Morant. Morant has appeared…
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Memphis Grizzlies Have Declined Trade Inquiries On Ja Morant, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings Called
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Memphis Grizzlies have declined trade inquiries on Ja Morant. Scotto is reporting that the Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings have called the Grizzlies about trading for Morant. Morant has appeared…
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‘Super Exciting’: UCLA Star Lauren Betts Reacts To Dallas Wings Winning No. 1 Pick In 2026 WNBA Draft
DALLAS — The Dallas Wings will once again enter a WNBA draft cycle holding the top selection, and one of the prospects widely expected to be in the mix offered a measured but appreciative reaction. UCLA star center Lauren Betts, who is…
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‘Super Exciting’: UCLA Star Lauren Betts Reacts To Dallas Wings Winning No. 1 Pick In 2026 WNBA Draft
DALLAS — The Dallas Wings will once again enter a WNBA draft cycle holding the top selection, and one of the prospects widely expected to be in the mix offered a measured but appreciative reaction. UCLA star center Lauren Betts, who is…
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‘Super Exciting’: UCLA Star Lauren Betts Reacts To Dallas Wings Winning No. 1 Pick In 2026 WNBA Draft
DALLAS — The Dallas Wings will once again enter a WNBA draft cycle holding the top selection, and one of the prospects widely expected to be in the mix offered a measured but appreciative reaction. UCLA star center Lauren Betts, who is…
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Chiney Ogwumike Says She ‘Would Not Be Surprised’ If Dallas Wings Select Azzi Fudd No. 1
DALLAS — The Dallas Wings’ decision with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft remains fluid, but a growing number of prominent voices continue to elevate UConn guard Azzi Fudd as a leading option. On Wednesday’s episode of NBA Today,…
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Utah Jazz Would ‘Almost Certainly Want’ Ausar Thompson In Lauri Markkanen Trade With Detroit Pistons
SALT LAKE CITY — According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Utah Jazz would "almost certainly want" Ausar Thompson in a Lauri Markkanen trade with the Detroit Pistons. Rival executives have frequently suggested Markkanen as an ideal player…
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Sacramento Kings’ Zach LaVine Doesn’t Know If He’ll Pick Up Player Option For Next Season
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — According to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic, Sacramento Kings shooting guard Zach LaVine doesn't know if he'll pick up his player option for next season. LaVine's player option for next season is worth $48.9 million. "LaVine, who…
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