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Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić had a perfectly dry explanation for why Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark labeled him the "best player in the world." Following the Nuggets' 116-93 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, March 29, the three-time MVP was asked about Clark’s high praise during her...

PORTLAND, Oreg. — The question came after Cooper Flagg had already done most of his damage. Twenty-four points. Four steals. A first half that left the Dallas Mavericks' locker room watching a tight Duke game before tip-off and calling the night's double outcome fate. Flagg asked whether he and Kon...

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Dallas Mavericks came into Friday night's game at Moda Center knowing their defense needed to be better. They delivered. Dallas held the Portland Trail Blazers to 93 points and 26.7% from 3-point range—Portland went just 8-of-30 from deep—in a victory that snapped a five-game losing streak....

PORTLAND, Ore. — P.J. Washington has watched Marvin Bagley III up close since his arrival via trade in February, but Friday night at Moda Center felt different. Bagley erupted for a season-high 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting off the bench, fueling the Dallas Mavericks’ 100-93 victory over the Portland Trail...

A blockbuster offseason NBA trade proposal sending New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson to the Brooklyn Nets has been created. In a story called "5 NBA Offseason Trade Ideas That Need to Happen," Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report proposed that the Nets trade Michael Porter Jr., Ben Saraf and a...

DALLAS — Naji Marshall has been downgraded from probable to questionable for Monday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Center due to an illness, adding another layer of uncertainty to a Dallas Mavericks roster already navigating multiple injury concerns heading into tip-off. The concern began Friday in...

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks' injury report for Monday's home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves grew more complicated Sunday, with P.J. Washington downgraded to questionable due to illness. Washington, who has started 55 games this season and averaged 14.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, is one of the...

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks may be shorthanded in the frontcourt when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Marvin Bagley III is officially questionable as he continues to manage a left shoulder impingement suffered during Friday’s victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. Bagley provided a massive spark for...

DALLAS — Daniel Gafford is trending toward returning to the Dallas Mavericks lineup for Monday night’s clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Center. The 27-year-old center was upgraded to probable on the team's official injury report after missing two games with a right shoulder sprain. Gafford has been sidelined...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Klay Thompson has accomplished nearly everything imaginable in his NBA career. Setting a Dallas Mavericks franchise record as a reserve in a challenging season was not part of the original plan, but the future Hall of Famer has embraced the role with trademark precision. Thompson surpassed Tim...