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Klay Thompson wasted no time offering high praise for rookie forward Cooper Flagg after the Dallas Mavericks’ opening day of training camp. The five-time All-Star said Flagg’s approach to his first professional practice showed maturity beyond his years. “Cooper did great,” Thompson said. “I’m most impressed he didn’t sit out...

The Dallas Mavericks launched their 2025 training camp on Tuesday with a spirited first practice that set an encouraging tone for the weeks ahead. Head coach Jason Kidd praised his team’s energy, communication, and competitiveness as they began building toward the new season. “Day one, yeah. I thought it was...

A four-team NBA trade idea sending Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Atlanta Hawks has been created. NBA writer Dan Favale of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Bucks, Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers: Atlanta Hawks Receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo Charlotte Hornets Receive: Onyeka Okongwu Milwaukee...

Jonathan Kuminga's agent, Aaron Turner, going on a media tour "irritated" some members of the Golden State Warriors, according to Nick Friedell of The Athletic. Kuminga and the Warriors agreed to a two-year, $48.5 million deal on Monday. The second year of the deal, which is a team option, is...

LeBron James won't play in the Los Angeles Lakers' first preseason game against the Phoenix Suns on October 3, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James is dealing with nerve irritation in his glute. The Lakers have six preseason games. Head coach JJ Redick told reporters on Monday that it...

LeBron James didn't ask the Los Angeles Lakers for an extension this offseason, according to Lakers Daily. James doesn't know if he's going to play after this season. He turns 41 in December and is the oldest active player in the NBA. James picked up his 2025-26 player option with...

LeBron James' camp conveyed to the Los Angeles Lakers to be "overly cautious" with him this season, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James, 40, is the oldest active player in the NBA. He turns 41 in December and has been in the league since 2003. https://twitter.com/mcten/status/1973107310399725749 James appeared in...

Former NBA player Quinn Cook thinks Kevin Durant would be on the Dallas Mavericks instead of the Houston Rockets if Kyrie Irving didn't tear his ACL. Durant got traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Rockets in July. Irving, who played with Durant on the Brooklyn Nets, tore his left...

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard spoke to reporters on Monday at media day and he was asked several questions about the Aspiration scandal. Aspiration allegedly paid Leonard $48 million for a “no-show job” intended to circumvent the NBA salary cap. "I understand the full contract and the services that...

Anthony Davis didn’t waver when asked about his outlook entering the 2025-26 season. After a year that ended with frustration and injury, his message to Mavericks fans was direct. “Same as last year at my press conference: my goal hasn’t changed. I want to bring a championship here,” Davis said....