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‘It Was In Consideration For Sure’: LeBron James Admits He Almost Signed With Cleveland Cavaliers Instead Of Philadelphia 76ers
After the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday (10/22), LeBron James told reporters that he almost signed with the Cavaliers instead of the 76ers.
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‘A Blessing To Be Back’: Marist Liufau Returns To Dallas Cowboys Practice As 21-Day Window Opens After Forearm Fracture
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau practiced Thursday for the first time since fracturing his forearm in the preseason finale, as Dallas opened his 21-day window to return from injured reserve. Liufau broke the forearm against the New Orleans Saints…
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‘The Best Ability Is Availability’: Cobie Durant Returns To Dallas Cowboys Practice After Missing 4 Games With Hamstring Injury
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant returned to practice Thursday on a limited basis after missing four games with a hamstring injury, and said there is nothing he cannot do physically as Dallas prepares for Monday night’s game at Philadelphia.…
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‘Show The World’: Javonte Williams Calls For Faster Starts, Better Run-Pass Balance Before Philadelphia Eagles Game
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams said Thursday that the Cowboys have to start faster and keep games within reach, after falling behind in back-to-back losses left Dallas throwing to get back into them. Williams ran 11 times for…
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‘Be A Game Changer’: Quinnen Williams Admits He Has Not Played To His Standard As Dallas Cowboys Head To Philadelphia
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams said Thursday that he has not played to his own standard this season, and that a 2-4 start has not added urgency around the fact that he has never reached the playoffs. Williams…
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‘Tough Profession For Tough People’: Brian Schottenheimer Says Criticism Comes With The Territory As Dallas Cowboys Sit At 2-4
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday that some of the criticism aimed at him over the past two weeks is deserved, and that he leans on his pastor, a group of former Navy SEALs, and coaches around the…
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‘D-Mo Worked Back In Today’: DeMarvion Overshown Returns To Dallas Cowboys Practice As Dee Winters, KaVontae Turpin Sit
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was a full participant in practice Thursday for the first time since a Week 1 hamstring injury, while linebacker Dee Winters and returner KaVontae Turpin did not practice as Dallas opened its week for…
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‘Right To My Wheelhouse’: Dallas Stars Beat Winnipeg Jets 3-2 In Overtime As Roope Hintz Scores Twice
DALLAS — Roope Hintz tied the game with 2:00 left in regulation Thursday night, then ended it on a breakaway 3:47 into overtime. The Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 at American Airlines Center in front of 18,532, and they have…
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‘I Wanna Help Him Get The MVP’: Trae Young Eager To Help Anthony Davis Have Special Season With Washington Wizards After Stellar Debut
It's only one game, but Trae Young and Anthony Davis looked really good together in their first official contest as teammates on the Washington Wizards.
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‘I Lost All Respect’: Golden State Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg Rips Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Dončić For ‘Whining And Complaining’
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg held nothing back following his NBA debut, revealing he lost all respect for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić over his relentless foul-baiting and constant complaining to the referees.
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‘I Think We Needed It’: What The Dallas Mavericks Learned From Their 38-12 Second Quarter In Houston
HOUSTON — The Dallas Mavericks scored on 6 of their 30 possessions in the second quarter Wednesday night, according to play-type data reviewed by Dallas Sports Journal. The Houston Rockets scored on 18 of theirs, won the period 38-12, and went into…
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‘The Human Element Hit Me’: Kyrie Irving Returns For Dallas Mavericks After 597 Days, Scores 15 In Loss To Houston Rockets
HOUSTON — Kyrie Irving played his first regular-season game in 597 days Wednesday night and scored 15 points for the Dallas Mavericks in a 128-110 loss to the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Irving went 6-of-9 from the field, 1-of-4 from 3-point…
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‘Starting The Domino Effect’: Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Sets NBA Record For Most Points By A Teenager In A Season Opener
HOUSTON — Cooper Flagg scored 32 points against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, the most by a teenager in a season opener in NBA history, according to Mavericks PR. Flagg was 19 years and 304 days old. He reached the mark…
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‘Always Fun Playing Here’: Marcus Sasser Scores 17 In Dallas Mavericks Regular-Season Debut Back In Houston
HOUSTON — Marcus Sasser scored 17 points off the bench Wednesday night in his first regular-season game with the Dallas Mavericks, in the city where he played four college seasons. The Houston Rockets won the season opener 128-110 at Toyota Center. Sasser…
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Philadelphia Eagles Get Major Saquon Barkley Injury Update Before Dallas Cowboys Showdown
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is expected to return to practice Thursday and is in line to play Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys, sources told NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field is set for 7:15…
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‘We Let Go Of The Rope’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Houston Rockets 128-110 In Opener As Cooper Flagg Scores 32
HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets outscored the Dallas Mavericks 38-12 in the second quarter Wednesday night at Toyota Center and took a 32-point lead into halftime. Houston went on to win the season opener for both teams, 128-110, in front of a…
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‘Very Familiar With Walt’: Dusty May Details Ties To Walter Clayton Jr. After Dallas Mavericks Sign Former Florida Star
HOUSTON — Walter Clayton Jr. took an unofficial visit to Florida Atlantic while Dusty May coached there and later roomed with May’s son at Florida, the Dallas Mavericks coach said Wednesday, hours after Dallas signed Clayton to a two-way contract. May spoke…
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‘Challenge His Catches’: Dusty May Lays Out Dallas Mavericks’ Plan For Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant
HOUSTON — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May wants Kevin Durant taking tough shots and fighting for his catches, May said Wednesday at Toyota Center before Dallas opened its season against the Houston Rockets. Tip-off comes at 7:30 p.m. CT. The game is…
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‘Quickness To The Ball’: Dusty May Stresses Physicality Before Dallas Mavericks’ Opener At Houston Rockets
HOUSTON — Physicality and quickness to the ball are the two things Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May has pushed his team on since the preseason games, he said Wednesday at Toyota Center before his NBA regular-season debut against the Houston Rockets. Tip-off…
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Sources: Walter Clayton Jr. Signing Two-Way Contract With Dallas Mavericks After Clearing Waivers
DALLAS — Walter Clayton Jr. is signing a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks after none of the league’s other 29 teams put in a waiver claim on him by Wednesday’s 4 p.m. CT deadline, sources told Dallas Sports Journal. The Memphis…
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