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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić and guard Austin Reaves "love playing" with NBA legend LeBron James, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Dončić and Reaves, who are close friends with James, haven't inquired with the future Hall of Famer about when he plans to retire from the NBA. James...

After spending much of last season on the fringe of the Dallas Mavericks’ rotation, Brandon Williams turned an unexpected opportunity into a breakthrough. When injuries to Kyrie Irving and Danté Exum thinned the Mavericks’ backcourt, Williams stepped up and made the most of his minutes — particularly after the All-Star...

During an interview with NBA reporter Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Jonathan Kuminga admitted that he doesn't have "a consistent role" on the Golden State Warriors. Kuminga doesn’t have a good relationship with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. The swingman wanted to leave Golden State this offseason...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season due to sciatica on his right side. James will be re-evaluated in approximately 3-4 weeks. James, 40, is the oldest active player in the NBA. He turns 41 in December and has been in the...

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is "intrigued" about potentially winning a championship with the New York Knicks, according to NBA insider Ian Begley of SNY. The Knicks and Bucks discussed an Antetokounmpo trade this offseason. "I was told that Giannis, in terms of New York, he's very, very intrigued, he...

The Cleveland Cavaliers remain interested in unrestricted free agent Malik Beasley, a source confirmed to DallasHoopsJournal. Shams Charania of ESPN was first to report on the Cavaliers' continued interest in Beasley. The Cavaliers, or any team, can't sign Beasley until the NBA finishes its investigation into the veteran. Investigators are...

An NBA trade idea sending Lauri Markkanen from the Utah Jazz to the Los Angeles Lakers has been created. NBA writer Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed that the Lakers trade Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, Maxi Kleber, Dalton Knecht, a 2026 first-round pick, a 2028 first-round pick swap and a...

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum "has a goal in his mind that he wants to play" this season, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon on May 12. He had surgery the next day and is already back on the court, running and...

With Kyrie Irving expected to miss the start of the 2025–26 season as he continues recovering from a torn ACL, the Dallas Mavericks could look to reinforce their lineup with another playmaker and versatile defender. According to a recent proposal from Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey, one potential move could involve...

Quentin Grimes spoke to reporters on Wednesday for the first time since signing a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer to return to the Philadelphia 76ers. Grimes, who will become an unrestricted free agent next offseason, remained professional while speaking to reporters, but sources told DallasHoopsJournal that the guard was frustrated...