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Dereck Lively II’s brief appearance in the Dallas Mavericks’ 114–101 preseason win over the Utah Jazz wasn’t a sign of concern — it was part of the plan. Head coach Jason Kidd confirmed Tuesday that Lively’s eight-minute stint was fully scripted as the Mavericks manage minutes and evaluate rotation combinations...

The Dallas Mavericks’ health is trending in the right direction as they prepare for Wednesday’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers, and head coach Jason Kidd confirmed that several key players are on track to see extended minutes. After Monday’s 114–101 win over the Utah Jazz, Kidd said the...

Ryan Nembhard’s preseason emergence has come at a critical time for the Dallas Mavericks. With D’Angelo Russell, Danté Exum, Kyrie Irving, and Brandon Williams all sidelined, the two-way guard has stepped into an expanded role and delivered steady performances that continue to earn the trust of head coach Jason Kidd....

There is "some chance" Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid plays on opening night against the Boston Celtics. Embiid underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery in April. He only played in 19 games last season. https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba/status/1978145767836483887 The Sixers signed Embiid to a three-year, $192 million extension in September 2024. The 31-year-old big...

After the Dallas Mavericks’ 114–101 preseason win over the Utah Jazz, head coach Jason Kidd hinted that the team’s oversized starting lineup could be here to stay — at least for now. With D’Angelo Russell sidelined, the Mavericks rolled out a frontcourt-heavy group featuring Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, Cooper...

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was on his wife Savannah's podcast, Everybody's Crazy, and the NBA legend said he warned his financial adviser to never steal money from him. There have been several financial advisers who have stolen money from their clients in sports history. “I have a lot...

The Dallas Mavericks put together their most complete preseason performance yet Monday night, defeating the Utah Jazz 114–101 at Delta Center. The win came after head coach Jason Kidd challenged his team pregame to improve its shot selection, increase tempo, and find the balance between attacking the paint and generating...

During an interview with NBA reporter Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson, Houston Rockets legend Vernon Maxwell opened up about the Kevin Durant trade. The Rockets traded Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and draft picks to the Phoenix Suns this offseason for Durant, one of the greatest players in NBA history. Maxwell, who...

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season because of sciatic nerve irritation on his right side, which means superstar Luka Dončić will have to take his game to another level for the Lakers to stay afloat in the rugged Western Conference. It's...

An NBA trade idea sending Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Detroit Pistons has been created. NBA writer Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Bucks and Pistons: Detroit Pistons receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks receive: Tobias Harris, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson, a 2027 first-round...