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DALLAS — Kyrie Irving suffered an injury scare in the first quarter of the Sacramento Kings-Dallas Mavericks game. After falling to the floor in pain, Irving stayed in the contest to shoot free throws. However, he was then helped off the floor and headed to the locker room. Kyrie Irving stayed in the game to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers almost pulled off a shocking upset against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Cleveland entered the game with the best record in the NBA and in the middle of a nine-game winning streak. Portland, meanwhile, was in 12th place in the Western Conference. Yet, the Blazers pushed the game to overtime before […]

The Houston Rockets made two roster moves on Sunday. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Houston is converting two-way guard Nate Williams to a standard NBA deal worth $8.2 million across four seasons. In order to create space on the roster for Williams, the Rockets are reportedly waiving Cody Zeller, per Charania. Zeller, 32, has […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 132-117 by the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Despite being listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain before the game, and not playing on Thursday, PJ Washington was made available for Saturday’s affair. Washington ended up leaving in the middle of the contest due to right ankle […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington exited Saturday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks early with right ankle soreness, the Mavs announced. The team made the announcement in the third quarter. It is worth noting that Washington entered the day listed as questionable before ultimately being made available for the game. After Washington was […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly expected to land former Los Angeles Clippers center Kai Jones, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. “2021 first-round pick Kai Jones intends to sign a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks upon clearing waivers, league sources tell me,” Haynes wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The Clippers waived Jones on Saturday. […]

DALLAS — It goes without saying, but the Dallas Mavericks’ biggest move ahead of the NBA trade deadline was dealing Luka Doncic away for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first round pick. Dallas also made a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, acquiring Caleb Martin as part of the deal. He has yet to play […]

Dirk Nowitzki is regarded as a Dallas Mavericks legend. The former superstar led Dallas to a 2011 NBA Finals victory and helped to revolutionize the game as a big man who could stretch the floor. Before all of the praise, however, there was a time when Nowitzki faced scrutiny. In the 2006-07 season, Nowitzki led […]

Los Angeles Dodgers players Will Smith and Evan Phillips have both been dealing with injury concerns. On Saturday, the catcher and relief pitcher provided updates on their injury statuses. “I’m very optimistic about the direction I’m heading,” Phillips said, via David Vassegh of Dodger Talk. “I feel fully healthy, just not built up.” Phillips, a […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom has continued to trend in a promising direction before the 2025 MLB season. The Rangers are hopeful that deGrom will be able to stay healthy and pitch at a high level in 2025. According to Rangers radio/TV broadcaster Jared Sandler, the former Cy Young winning hurler will throw a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 in Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 spring training debut on Friday. Ohtani ultimately went 1-3 with a home run, one RBI and one run scored. Following the game, Ohtani addressed his first contest of the spring. “Regardless of the results, I think the biggest takeaway was being […]

Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 106-102 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Doncic scored 31 points to go along with five assists, two rebounds and three steals. According to StatMuse, only Giannis Antetokounmpo has more 30-point games since Luka was selected in the 2018 NBA Draft. Doncic and […]

Following a breakout 2023 postseason, Evan Carter was limited to 45 games played in 2024 due to injury concerns. The Texas Rangers outfielder was scratched from Friday’s spring training game against the Cubs, however, it is not due to an injury. Rather, Carter is dealing with an illness, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas […]

Luka Doncic and LeBron James have developed a strong partnership since the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. Austin Reaves’ impact should not be ignored, though. Reaves’ presence creating a big three is debatable, but the Lakers guard has impressed alongside Doncic. According to StatMuse, Reaves is averaging 18 points, five rebounds […]

DALLAS — When you need a bucket late in the game, it’s difficult to think of a more reliable option than Kyrie Irving. On Thursday during the Charlotte Hornets-Dallas Mavericks affair, the Hornets utilized a 9-0 run to tie the game in the fourth quarter. Irving, though, then connected on shot after shot to lead […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 103-96 victory against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. It is no secret that the Mavs have endured injury trouble, especially at the center position. On Thursday, though, center Moses Brown stepped up for Dallas. Brown scored 11 early points in the first half to lead Dallas to […]

Arike Ogunbowale is remembered at the University of Notre Dame as a legend. She enjoyed a historic career with Notre Dame women’s basketball, and now she is set to play a WNBA preseason game at her old school. On Thursday, the Dallas Wings announced that they will play a 2025 WNBA preseason contest on May […]

DALLAS — PJ Washington was initially listed as questionable with an ankle injury before ultimately being ruled out for Thursday’s Charlotte Hornets-Dallas Mavericks game. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis remains out with a left adductor strain. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided updates on both players ahead of Thursday night’s affair. Kidd said AD is doing “extremely […]

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips is recovering from a shoulder injury. Phillips, a right-handed reliever, threw his third bullpen of the spring on Thursday, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. The Dodgers bullpen could certainly use a healthy Evan Phillips. Phillips, 30, established himself as a star in 2022 after pitching […]

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson has emerged as an MVP-caliber player in recent seasons. If Baltimore is going to compete in 2025, Henderson will likely lead the way. However, the 23-year-old infielder endured a frightening moment on Thursday in a spring training contest against the Toronto Blue Jays, via Danielle Allentuck of The Baltimore Banner. […]

The Dallas Mavericks will return home on Thursday following a two-game road trip. Dallas is set to host the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, but PJ Washington is listed on the NBA injury report. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* PJ Washington’s injury status vs. Hornets Washington has been dealing […]

LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 107-99 by the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Before the game, however, Mavs star Kyrie Irving took some time to visit the Kobe and Gianna Bryant statue that is outside of the Crypto.com Arena. Following Tuesday’s contest, Irving shared his thoughts on seeing the statue. “It […]

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers earned a 107-99 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. The Mavs fell short as Luka Doncic led LA to a win in his first game against his former team. Kyrie Irving did everything he could in the defeat, though, scoring 35 points to lead all players […]

LOS ANGELES — Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum exited Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers after suffering an injury scare. Exum attempted to defend a driving LeBron James at the basket, but took a big hit from the Lakers star and immediately fell to the floor. The play was later reviewed for a potential […]

LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, the primary storyline centered around Luka Doncic playing against his former team for the first time as the Los Angeles Lakers were set to host the Dallas Mavericks. Before the game, however, Lakers head coach JJ Redick was asked about Anthony Davis, who was sent to Dallas in the trade […]

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Of course, it will be the first time that Doncic plays against the Mavs in his career. Dallas head coach Jason Kidd made an honest admission about Doncic and LeBron James before the contest. “Probably […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers feature no shortage of pitching depth. LA signed pitchers such as Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki during the offseason, and the team already featured plenty of quality hurlers. Still, injuries have been a problem at times for the Dodgers, and it was recently revealed that Michael Grove will not be ready […]

The Los Angeles Lakers-Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic-led trade shocked the entire sports world. The deal even surprised Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki. According to a recent report from Dave McMenamin of ESPN, however, LeBron James impressed Nowitzki following the trade. James worked out in a gold No. 77 shirt before Luka’s first game with the Lakers. […]

The Indiana Fever have high expectations for the 2025 season, but they will be without forward/guard Kristy Wallace. According to Tony East, Wallace has made the decision to sit out the 2025 WNBA season. “This has not been an easy decision for me, but one that I make knowing it is what is in my […]

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks are set to go head-to-head on Tuesday night in a highly anticipated affair. Luka Doncic is set to play his former team, the Mavs, for the first time in his career. Doncic and LeBron James were both listed on Saturday’s injury report against the Denver […]

Dallas Wings former first round pick Lou Lopez Senechal has made the decision to sit out the 2025 WNBA season, the team announced on Monday. The former UConn women’s basketball guard was selected fifth overall in the 2023 WNBA Draft. She did not make her debut in the WNBA until 2024, however, as she was […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost 126-102 to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Dallas’ attention now turns to Tuesday’s road game against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers, as Kyrie Irving was asked about the highly anticipated contest following Sunday’s affair. “High-level basketball game, a lot of good players on the floor at once,” Irving […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks by a final score of 126-102 on Sunday. As the score suggests, it was a forgettable game for the Mavs. In fact, Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington and Naji Marshall all recorded their worst plus-minus marks of the season. Marshall recorded a -28 plus-minus, the worst mark among […]

Should Kyrie Irving earn MVP consideration? Former NBA player and current NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins believes Irving could enter the discussion, something he said on ESPN, via ClutchPoints. “They have a guy who I believe is writing a story, and could possibly be the best story in basketball by the end of the season, in […]

The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the 2025 regular season in spring training. Chris Sale, who earned the 2024 National League Cy Young Award, recently made his spring debut. The left-handed ace impressed, to say the least, turning in two shutout innings. The Braves ultimately lost the game 3-1 against the San Diego Padres, but […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Golden State Warriors on Sunday in a contest that represents the first of a two-game road trip for the Mavs. Klay Thompson playing against his former team once again will be a primary storyline, but the Mavs’ injury concerns will also be something to monitor. Dallas has six total […]

When Devin Williams was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the New York Yankees this past offseason, he knew there would be a number of changes. Williams was set to join one of the biggest markets in sports along with going from the National League to the American League. Another change, however, centered around his […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, winning by a final score of 111-103. Kyrie Irving and PJ Washington led the Mavs, while Max Christie enjoyed another strong performance. However, Irving admitted that he was “pissed” at Christie before the game. “Max beat me (to the arena) today… I […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks earned a 111-103 victory against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. The Mavs are currently without four centers due to injuries, so Williamson made an effort to back down defenders in the post throughout the affair. He ended up recording 29 points, seven […]