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The Dallas Mavericks closed out their preseason slate with a dominant 121–94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena, unveiling a massive lineup that could redefine how they attack and defend in the 2025–26 season. What began as an early struggle—falling behind by as many...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James could make his 2025-26 season debut in mid-November, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. James, 40, will miss the start of the season because of sciatica on his right side. "I'm told that the Lakers and LeBron are looking at around mid-November...

The New York Knicks are "stunned" veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon retired from the NBA, a league source told DallasHoopsJournal. Brogdon was slated to make the Knicks' roster. He released the following statement to Shams Charania of ESPN: "Today, I officially begin my transition out of my basketball career. I have...

The Dallas Mavericks enter their preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers with momentum and growing confidence. Monday’s 114–101 victory over the Utah Jazz was their most complete showing yet — a game that featured balance, pace, and defensive dominance. For Max Christie, the performance reflected the direction the team...

NBA superstar Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers made his preseason debut on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns and the five-time All-Star reminded everyone why he's one of the best basketball players in the world. In just 22 minutes of action, Dončić -- who lost weight this offseason and...

When the NBA scheduled a preseason matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas, it presented the possibility of another emotional meeting between Luka Dončić and the team where his NBA journey began. Whether that reunion will actually happen remains uncertain. The Lakers are being cautious...

Russell Westbrook is signing with the Sacramento Kings, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Westbrook was an unrestricted free agent after declining his 2025-26 player option with the Denver Nuggets. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1978493612875771982 Westbrook appeared in 75 games for the Nuggets last season. The future Hall of Famer averaged 13.3...

The Dallas Mavericks close in on the start of the regular season, Anthony Davis believes the team is steadily finding its footing. After weeks of lineup experimentation and system adjustments, Davis said he feels the group’s rhythm coming together with each game and practice. “The vibe is good,” Davis said...

The Utah Jazz are "not trading Lauri Markkanen," according to NBA reporter Ben Anderson of KSL Sports. "I was told firmly by someone close to the Jazz, 'We’re not trading Lauri Markkanen,'" Anderson wrote. Markkanen is one of the best players in the NBA. He averaged 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds,...

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd believes it’s only a matter of time before Las Vegas lands an NBA franchise. Speaking Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena ahead of the Mavericks’ preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers, Kidd praised the city’s growing reputation as a premier sports hub and its long-standing...