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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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Anthony Davis’ Personal Medical Staff Is On Dallas Mavericks’ Payroll, Something That Was Never Done With Luka Dončić
DALLAS — Anthony Davis' personal medical staff is on the Dallas Mavericks' payroll, something that was never done with Luka Dončić, according to NBA insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Nico Harrison, who was fired by the Mavericks on Tuesday, traded Dončić to…
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Multiple Teams Interested In Trading For Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Multiple NBA teams are interested in trading for Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. Sam Amick of The Athletic was the first NBA insider to reveal that several teams are interested in acquiring Sabonis, one of…
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‘Hopefully Out There Tonight’: Dereck Lively II’s Eager To Give Dallas Mavericks Needed Boost
DALLAS — Dereck Lively II walked into shootaround Friday morning smiling, moving well, and sounding every bit like a player ready to return after missing nine straight games. For a Mavericks team in need of stability, physicality, and defensive structure, his voice…
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Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James Hints He’s Close To Making Season Debut
LOS ANGELES — NBA legend LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has hinted that he's close to making his season debut. James hasn't played yet this season because of sciatica on his right side, but it looks like the leading scorer…
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Sources Around NBA Believe Dallas Mavericks Should Trade Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving
DALLAS — Sources around the NBA believe the Dallas Mavericks should trade Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The Mavericks, who fired Nico Harrison on Tuesday, are 3-9 on the season. They are in 13th place in…
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Atlanta Hawks Push All Chips In For Dallas Mavericks Star Anthony Davis In Explosive Trade Proposal
ATLANTA — As the Dallas Mavericks assess their long-term direction after firing general manager Nico Harrison, one of the most aggressive hypothetical scenarios comes from Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor. He outlined eight potential Anthony Davis trades as part of a full reset,…
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Nico Harrison ‘In Good Spirits’ After Getting Fired By Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Nico Harrison is in "good spirits" after getting fired by the Dallas Mavericks. Harrison, who traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, was fired by the Mavericks on Tuesday. "He's in…
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‘The Energy Was Great’: Dallas Mavericks Praise Fans For Resetting Atmosphere After Turbulent Week
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks walked into American Airlines Center on Wednesday carrying the weight of a chaotic 48 hours — the firing of general manager Nico Harrison, the fallout from the now-infamous “Fire Nico” chants, and a roster stretched thin by…
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P.J. Washington Exits With Shoulder Strain As Dallas Mavericks’ Injury Issues Mount
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington sustained a left shoulder strain and did not return in Wednesday night’s 123-114 loss to the Phoenix Suns, adding another setback to a roster already stretched thin by injuries and recent organizational turmoil. Washington, who…
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Dallas Mavericks Widely Expected To Trade Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson
DALLAS — After firing Nico Harrison as general manager, the Dallas Mavericks are widely expected to trade Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. The Mavericks will likely work with the camps of Davis and Thompson to find logical/desired landing spots…
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Radical Roster Changes Have Already Been Discussed By Dallas Mavericks’ New Brain Trust
DALLAS — According to NBA insider Chris Mannix of SI, radical roster changes have already been discussed by the Dallas Mavericks' new brain trust. The Mavericks fired Nico Harrison as general manager on Tuesday. Mark Cuban will have a major voice again…
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‘Always, I Can Call It Home’: Luka Dončić Reacts To Nico Harrison Firing, Doesn’t Rule Out Eventual Dallas Mavericks Return
DALLAS — Luka Dončić said Wednesday night that Dallas will always remain meaningful to him, but he emphasized that his focus is entirely on the Los Angeles Lakers following the Mavericks’ decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison. Dončić, now in his…
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‘The Margin Is So Small For Us’: Dallas Mavericks Drop First Game Of Post-Harrison Era To Phoenix Suns
DALLAS — The first night of the post–Nico Harrison era at American Airlines Center carried a different tone. The Dallas Mavericks played without the chants that had echoed through the building for weeks. Instead of “Fire Nico!,” fans delivered the steady, supportive…
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Dallas Mavericks React To Nico Harrison Firing As Jason Kidd, Players Call Chants ‘Disrespectful’
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are navigating a transitional stretch after governor Patrick Dumont announced that the organization had relieved Nico Harrison of his role as general manager and president of basketball operations, effective immediately. The decision ends Harrison’s four-year tenure, which…
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‘Another Positive Workout Today’: Dallas Mavericks Rule Out Anthony Davis And Dereck Lively II vs. Phoenix Suns
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks enter Wednesday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns with an even thinner frontcourt than anticipated. After listing Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II as questionable earlier in the day, both players have now been ruled out, leaving Dallas…
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Dallas Mavericks’ Michael Finley Voiced Strongest Opposition To Luka Dončić Trade
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks interim general manager Michael Finley voiced the strongest opposition to the Luka Dončić trade last season, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Dončić trade was Nico Harrison's idea. "Speaking of Finley, he not…
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Dallas Mavericks Expected To Work With Anthony Davis’ Camp As They Decide Whether To Pursue In-Season Trade
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are expected to work with Anthony Davis' camp as they decide whether to pursue an in-season trade after Nico Harrison was fired, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Davis is not expected to…
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Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James ‘Looked Great, Felt Great’ In G League Practice, Motivated To Play Soon
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James "looked great" and "felt great" in his practice with the South Bay Lakers, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. James, 40, is motivated to play soon for LAL. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1988713318408761648 James is…
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Dallas Mavericks’ Patrick Dumont Requested Medical Data To Ensure Anthony Davis Isn’t At Risk Of Getting Hurt Again Before Returning From Injury
DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont requested medical data to ensure that Anthony Davis isn't at risk of getting hurt again before returning from his left calf injury, according to NBA reporter Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Davis has played in only…
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