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The Unrivaled Basketball 1v1 tournament began on Monday. Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, who is arguably the best 1v1 player in the WNBA, received a first round bye. In the second round on Tuesday, Ogunbowale went head-to-head with Seattle Storm star Skylar Diggins-Smith. The matchup was highly anticipated as Diggins-Smith and Ogunbowale both attended the […]

The Dallas Mavericks need help at the center position right now. Anthony Davis is dealing with a left adductor injury and he could miss up to a month, however, his injury timeline is uncertain. Dereck Lively II has an ankle injury and he is not expected to return anytime soon. Dwight Powell is battling a […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Golden State Warriors in a Wednesday night affair. The Mavs were defeated in overtime by the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, losing by a final score of 129-128. It was a heartbreaking defeat that also saw the team suffer yet another injury, as Daniel Gafford exited the game with […]

After winning a championship with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024, Walker Buehler is set for his next chapter. Buehler and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a contract this offseason, as the right-handed hurler prepares to pitch for a franchise other than the Dodgers for the first time in his big league career. Buehler […]

The Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers are set to go head-to-head on Tuesday night. However, is Gradey Dick playing in the game? Dick has dealt with injury trouble at times this season. Still, he has played in 46 of the Raptors’ 53 games so far in the 2024-25 campaign. Dick is currently dealing with a […]

DALLAS — Monday night’s Sacramento Kings-Dallas Mavericks clash was far from an ordinary NBA game. In fact, it was one of the strangest NBA nights in recent memory. Between fans getting ejected, Mark Cuban yelling at fans, a coach not speaking after the game and more, this Monday night contest featured plenty of distractions. So […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving was selected to the NBA All-Star team as Anthony Davis’ replacement on Monday before the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Sacramento Kings. Davis is currently dealing with an adductor strain, so he will be unable to participate in the All-Star game. The Mavs were ultimately defeated by a final score of […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Sacramento Kings 129-128 in a thrilling overtime contest on Monday night. Kyrie Irving, who was selected to the All-Star team before the game, played well but the Mavs were still ultimately defeated. Irving finished the game with 30 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and three steals. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 129-128 by the Sacramento Kings on Monday. The Mavs battled despite Daniel Gafford suffering a knee injury in the second quarter, but they were ultimately defeated in overtime. It was a disappointing result in the end. However, before the game, Kyrie Irving was selected as an NBA All-Star […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ injury trouble has been a concern throughout the season, and it got even worse on Monday. Daniel Gafford suffered an apparent injury early in the second quarter and exited the game. The Mavs’ only remaining healthy center is Kylor Kelley, as Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Dwight Powell are […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. It was recently revealed that Anthony Davis could miss up to a month with a left adductor strain. Ahead of Monday’s game, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd said there is no specific injury timeline yet as Davis continues to be […]

Defending Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison following the Luka Doncic trade has been difficult. Still, the vision was present as Dallas looked to become a defensive juggernaut by adding Anthony Davis. But with previous reports suggesting that the Mavs only reached out to the Los Angeles Lakers and acquired a less-than-stellar trade package for […]

The city of Dallas was left in shock after the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavs did acquire Anthony Davis as part of the deal, though. When healthy, Davis is one of the best big men in the NBA. Injuries have been a problem for him over the years, […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 116-105 victory against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Anthony Davis played well early in the game before later suffering an injury. Davis, who was making his Mavericks debut following the trade that sent him to Dallas for Luka Doncic, talked to reporters after the game. He addressed a […]

DALLAS — Anthony Davis started his Dallas Mavericks career strong, scoring 24 points in the first half against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. However, he appeared to suffer a noncontact injury in the fourth quarter. Davis ultimately exited the game and headed to the locker room. Anthony Davis suffers injury vs. Rockets Davis’ strong start […]

DALLAS — PJ Washington suffered a right ankle sprain during the second quarter of the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday. The team announced during halftime that the forward will not return. The Mavericks lead the Rockets 65-48 at the half and Anthony Davis has played well in his Mavs debut, but […]

DALLAS — Two weeks ago, the expectation for a late morning/early afternoon in Dallas before a Mavs game would have been one of excitement. However, the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world last Saturday night, making the move to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. As a result, this late morning/early afternoon in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. There is plenty of excitement around the team right now with Luka Doncic joining the Lakers following one of the most shocking trades in NBA history. There is a chance that both Doncic and LeBron James will not be available on Saturday, […]

Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks are preparing to play the Houston Rockets on Saturday. While speaking to reporters during his Mavericks introductory press conference on Friday, Davis said that he expects to play against the Rockets. However, Davis was initially listed as probable on the injury report as he continues to deal with an […]

DALLAS — The Anthony Davis-Luka Doncic trade stole headlines before the NBA trade deadline. Although Doncic and Davis received most of the attention from the deal, there were other players included in the Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Lakers trade. Max Christie was also traded to Dallas as part of the deal, and he revealed his thoughts […]

The Charlotte Hornets and San Antonio Spurs will go head-to-head on Friday night. However, is LaMelo Ball playing tonight? Ball is among the Hornets listed on the NBA injury report. The Hornets star is dealing with a left ankle sprain. It should be noted that Dalton Knecht and Jusuf Nurkic are also on the injury […]

DALLAS — Anthony Davis, Max Christie and Caleb Martin had a Dallas Mavericks introductory press conference on Friday. Davis and Christie were acquired in the Luka Doncic trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, while Dallas traded Quentin Grimes to the Philadelphia 76ers for Martin. Davis and Christie, of course, were previously teammates with LeBron James. […]

DALLAS — On Friday, the Dallas Mavericks held an introductory press conference for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and Caleb Martin, who were all acquired in trades before Thursday’s deadline. Davis did not play on Thursday, but he is expected to make his Mavs debut on Saturday. AD confirmed that he will indeed be playing on […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Washington Wizards will play on Friday night. Cleveland, the best team in the NBA, will play a Washington team that currently holds the worst record in the league. Still, the Cavs will not overlook their opponent. Donovan Mitchell is dealing with an injury heading into the game, so will he be […]

UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers is expected to enter the 2025 WNBA Draft. However, some rumors have swirled over the past few months that have suggested Bueckers could return to the college basketball level for her final season of eligibility. Bueckers recently revealed her plans for the future via UConn on SNY. “Yeah, that’s the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world last Saturday by agreeing to a Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. The deal was not expected, as it even surprised Doncic and Davis. Doncic’s new teammate, LeBron James, is excited to join forces with the former Mavs star. “I’m looking forward to (playing with Doncic),” […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in Boston on Thursday for the final contest of their five-game road trip. Of course, the primary storyline swirling around this Mavs team over the past week has been the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. Davis is still dealing with an abdominal muscle strain, however, so is he playing tonight vs. the […]

Alex Bregman is still available in MLB free agency. With a Houston Astros reunion appearing to be unlikely for Bregman, it remains to be seen where he will play in 2025. According to Bob Nightengale, Bregman is not interested in signing a short-term deal. “Free agent third baseman Alex Bregman still has no interest in […]

The Golden State Valkyries and guard Tiffany Hayes are reportedly in agreement on a contract in WNBA free agency, Kendra Andrews of ESPN reports. “The Valkyries are signing Tiffany Hayes, sources tell ESPN. Golden State had its eyes on Hayes for a while, league sources said. The Aces protected her during the expansion draft, but […]

The New Orleans Pelicans agreed to trade Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Are the Pelicans set to enter a complete rebuild? Will they consider trading Zion Williamson? A recent report suggests that New Orleans may keep Williamson on the roster for now, via William Guillory of The Athletic. “Based on conversations I’ve […]

No. 5 UConn women’s basketball will play No. 19 Tennessee on Thursday night in what projects to be a competitive affair. UConn star Paige Bueckers recently explained why she is “excited” for the game, via UConn on SNY. “Very excited,” Bueckers told reporters. “I got to experience it in the bubble years and I got […]

The Dallas Wings agreed to a contract with Japanese women’s basketball star Mai Yamamoto, the team announced on Wednesday. The deal is a training camp contract. Yamamoto, who most recently played for the Toyota Antelopes in Japan this season, could provide important guard depth for the Wings. A 25-year-old 5’5″ guard, Yamamoto has averaged 11.7 […]

The primary storyline in the NBA over the past few days has been the shocking Dallas Mavericks-Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. Of course, Doncic and Davis have received the most attention from that specific deal. The Mavericks played the Philadelphia 76ers and the Lakers played the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, however, […]

Generational superstars are extremely rare in sports. When one joins a team, it excites not just an entire fan base, but an entire city and even state. Some teams in professional sports have only had one or two generational superstars, while others have had many. The Dallas Mavericks have had two. Dirk Nowitzki spent his […]

The Cleveland Guardians and pitcher Vince Velasquez are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. “Vince Velasquez to Guardians, pending. Minors deal. Invite to MLB camp,” Heyman wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The Guardians have had a fairly quiet offseason for the most part. Re-signing Shane Bieber and […]

Will the Chicago Bulls trade Lonzo Ball? The Bulls may be hesitant to trade Ball despite the fact that he is reportedly receiving interest, per NBA insider Marc Stein. “The Bulls have received trade interest in Lonzo Ball all season but sources tell @TheSteinLine that they have not been eager to trade him and are […]

Anthony Davis is not playing on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. So when will the former Los Angeles Lakers star make his Dallas Mavericks debut? Davis is preparing to join the Mavs after getting traded in the Luka Doncic deal. Mavs fans are upset about the team’s decision to move on from Luka, but […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers reportedly agreed to a trade on Tuesday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Mavs are reportedly acquiring Caleb Martin in return for Quentin Grimes and the 76ers’ second-round pick. Dallas is sending the pick back to Philadelphia as part of the deal. It has been a busy trade […]

Luka Doncic had his Los Angeles Lakers introductory press conference on Tuesday following the Dallas Mavericks’ shocking decision to trade him away before the deadline. Doncic got painfully honest while speaking to reporters about the deal. “Honestly it was hard, that first day was really hard,” Doncic said of the trade. “I felt like these […]