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Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo To Miss 1-2 Weeks
MILWAUKEE — According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss 1-2 weeks. Antetokounmpo suffered a low-grade left groin strain against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday (11/17). The Bucks are 8-7 on the season. They are…
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Memphis Grizzlies Not Willing To Consider Ja Morant Trades Unless It’s A No-Brainer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — According to NBA insider Matt Moore of Fansided, the Memphis Grizzlies are not willing to consider Ja Morant trades unless it's a no-brainer. The Grizzlies are off to a poor start this season. They are 4-10 and Morant was…
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LeBron James Won’t Play In 2028 Olympics, Stephen Curry Likely Out Too
LOS ANGELES — NBA legend LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers won't play in the 2028 Olympics, which will be in Los Angeles. Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is likely out too. "You already know my answer," LeBron James…
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Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson Understand There’s High Chance Dallas Mavericks Trade Them
DALLAS — Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson both understand that there's a high chance the Dallas Mavericks trade them, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. The Mavericks are widely expected to trade Davis and Thompson after firing general manager Nico Harrison. Davis is making $54.1…
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‘It’s Not Going To Rain Forever’: Injury-Depleted Dallas Mavericks Overmatched In Blowout Loss To Minnesota Timberwolves
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks entered Target Center with a thin rotation, tired legs and their entire frontcourt unavailable, and the Minnesota Timberwolves immediately exposed those weaknesses in a 120–96 loss Monday night. Naz Reid scored a season-high 22 points and grabbed…
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‘He’s Ahead Of Schedule’: NBA Insider Says Kyrie Irving Could Play Today If It Was The Playoffs
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving has yet to play a game for the Dallas Mavericks this season, but a significant update on his recovery from a torn ACL has brought both optimism and uncertainty to a team trying to scrape its way out…
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LeBron James Talks Recovery From Sciatica, Los Angeles Lakers’ Strong Start To Season
LOS ANGELES — NBA legend LeBron James met with Los Angeles Lakers reporters today and spoke about his recovery from sciatica and the Purple and Gold's strong start to the season. James could make his season debut soon for the Lakers, who…
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Luka Dončić Had ‘Negative Interaction’ With Patrick Dumont Before Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Lakers Trade
DALLAS — NBA superstar Luka Dončić had a "negative interaction" with Patrick Dumont before the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, according to Lakers Daily. The Mavericks traded Dončić to the Lakers for Anthony Davis and Max…
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Some New Orleans Pelicans Players Felt Willie Green Didn’t Hold Zion Williamson Accountable
NEW ORLEANS — Some New Orleans Pelicans players felt Willie Green didn't hold Zion Williamson accountable, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Pelicans fired Green as head coach. "Pelicans guard Jordan Poole was upset with his role after Green removed him…
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Three-Team NBA Trade Idea Sends Anthony Davis From Dallas Mavericks To Chicago Bulls
DALLAS — A three-time NBA trade idea sending Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks to the Chicago Bulls has been created. Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Mavericks, Bulls and Brooklyn Nets: Mavericks get: Tre Jones (from Bulls), Zach…
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‘It Opens Opportunities For Everybody’: Klay Thompson’s Shooting Rhythm Brings Gravity Boost To Dallas Mavericks’ Offense
DALLAS — Klay Thompson didn’t finish the game on the floor, didn’t play in overtime, and logged only three minutes in the fourth quarter. But during the first three quarters of Dallas’ 138–133 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Thompson gave the…
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‘Getting Downhill, Making Good Decisions’: How Brandon Williams’ Speed Is Transforming Dallas Mavericks’ Offense Next To Cooper Flagg
DALLAS — Before the Dallas Mavericks pushed their way to a 138–133 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers, before Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington delivered the late-game plays that sealed it, the backbone of the offense belonged to a guard who…
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‘The Game Finds You’: Conversation With Daniel Gafford Helped Unlock Cooper Flagg’s Second-Half Surge Against Portland Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. — Before Cooper Flagg delivered one of the most composed second halves of his young NBA career, before he powered the Dallas Mavericks’ 138–133 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers with poise beyond his 18 years, he spent most…
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‘We Found A Way To Win’: Dallas Mavericks Outlast Portland Trail Blazers In Overtime Behind Late Execution, Seven Double-Figure Scorers
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks opened a demanding five-games-in-seven-days stretch with their most resilient win of the season, outlasting the Portland Trail Blazers 138–133 in overtime on Sunday night. Dallas improved to 4–10 overall and 3–8 in clutch games, snapping a three-game…
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‘He Wants To Play’: Dallas Mavericks Reveal Substantial Anthony Davis Injury Update Amid Left Calf Strain
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks superstar Anthony Davis continues to make progress in his recovery from a left calf strain, but the organization remains cautious as he approaches the end of his initial multi-week timetable. Davis, who will miss his ninth straight game…
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Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James Will Make Season Debut Soon, ‘Looks Great’
LOS ANGELES — NBA legend LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers will make his season debut soon, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. James has fully recovered from sciatica on his right side and "looks great," sources said. The leading scorer of all time, James…
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Teams Interested In Trading For Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Hope He Loses Weight
DALLAS — NBA teams interested in trading for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis hope he loses weight, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. Davis reported to training camp at 268 pounds, according to the roster the Mavericks released in September. That was 15 pounds heavier…
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‘A Lot Of Responsibility’: Cooper Flagg Settles In After Dallas Mavericks’ Early-Season Point Guard Trial
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks haven’t had many anchors during a bruising first month of the season, but one development has taken on growing significance: Cooper Flagg is ahead of schedule — and he keeps getting better under pressure. At just 18…
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‘A Lot Of Responsibility’: Cooper Flagg Settles In After Dallas Mavericks’ Early-Season Point Guard Trial
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks haven’t had many anchors during a bruising first month of the season, but one development has taken on growing significance: Cooper Flagg is ahead of schedule — and he keeps getting better under pressure. At just 18…
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‘Turnovers Hurt Us’: Dallas Mavericks Push LA Clippers To Double OT, But Turnovers And James Harden’s Mastery Deliver Another Missed Opportunity
DALLAS — The night began with the Clippers setting the early tone. Harden scored nine quick points as Los Angeles built a 15-point first-quarter lead behind early-clock threes, his pacing, and Zubac’s work inside. Dallas struggled to organize its spacing, turned the…
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