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Fernando Tatis Jr. missed Sunday’s game with a quad injury. The San Diego Padres ended up losing to the Milwaukee Brewers by a final score of 6-2. It was a second consecutive missed start for Tatis, who has been dealing with the aforementioned quad injury in addition to a triceps bruise. So is there reason […]

Paul George and Tobias Harris’ futures are in question with their respective teams. Both have been linked to a number of different teams through free agency and sign-and-trade rumors. Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer recently reported that George and Harris could factor into one another’s futures. The Sixers could reportedly add Harris and the […]

The Dallas Wings struggles continued on Sunday as they were defeated by the Washington Mystics. The 92-84 defeat represented the Wings’ 11th consecutive defeat. Dallas is now 3-13 and in last place in the Western Conference. The Wings know it is a difficult time for fans, but they don’t want anyone to give up. “Just […]

Klay Thompson has spent his entire career with the Golden State Warriors. That may change soon as rumors continue to swirl about uncertainty regarding a possible contract between Thompson and the Warriors. As a result, the chances of Thompson leaving in NBA free agency are seemingly becoming increasingly likely, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were defeated 5-4 by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Starting pitcher Taijuan Waker lasted just four innings and surrendered four runs in the defeat. Walker also walked three hitters while striking out three as well. Phillies manager Rob Thomson still believes in Walker’s ability on the mound, but isn’t sure if the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to lead the National League West without much trouble. In fact, LA holds a comfortable 8.5-game lead as of this story’s writing. Additionally, starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw is trending in a positive direction as he hopes to return soon after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. Kershaw is expected to make his […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be an intriguing team to follow in NBA free agency. Tobias Harris makes sense as a potential fit alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in Dallas, something that Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints recently mentioned. And according to Ian Begley of SNY, the Mavs are interested in the veteran forward. Begley also […]

There is no denying the fact that Josh Giddey endured his share of ups and downs during his three-year career with the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was not that long ago when Giddey was considered to be a key piece to the puzzle for OKC. The 21-year-old’s future with the Thunder came into question after […]

The Dallas Wings have received a mixed bag of injury updates over the past week. Arike Ogunbowale and Natasha Howard both returned from their injury concerns, but Maddy Siegrist suffered a broken left index finger. On Thursday, Siegrist underwent surgery on her broken finger and is expected to miss around eight weeks. The expectation is […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks believe in Dereck Lively II’s ceiling. In fact, Mavericks president of basketball operations and general manager Nico Harrison believes Lively can become an All-Star at some point down the road. “D-Live, he’s improved right before our eyes,” Harrison said of Lively on Friday during his end of season press conference. […]

DALLAS — Nico Harrison had his exit interview on Friday following the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Finals loss to the Boston Celtics. Harrison, the Mavs general manager, addressed a number of topics including Luka Doncic’s previous injury concerns and whether or not he will play for Slovenia in the Olympics. “You guys all know Luka, you […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hired JJ Redick as the team’s head coach on Thursday. Redick reportedly has a number of former players he wants to add to his coaching staff, including Dallas Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley. So how do the Mavs feel about the Lakers’ potential interest in Dudley? According to NBA insider Marc Stein, […]

The Dallas Wings released their injury report before Thursday’s game against the Chicago Sky. Satou Sabally, Jaelyn Brown, and Maddy Siegrist, who suffered a finger injury on Monday, are all out for Thursday’s game. Arike Ogunbowale and Natasha Howard received crucial updates, however. Ogunbowale is dealing with Achilles soreness and is listed as questionable for […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost in the 2024 NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics. Dallas still enjoyed a strong overall campaign, and they do not need to make any big roster changes. Still, there are two players set to hit free agency that the Mavericks must consider re-signing. One of these players stepped up in a […]

Kristaps Porzingis played well to begin the NBA Finals before suffering an injury. His status for the remainder of the Finals was in question. Porzingis was made available in Game 4 but did not play, however, he did receive some minutes in Game 5. Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla recently addressed Porzingis’ injury concern […]

Rumors have previously swirled suggesting that LeBron James will join any team that drafts his son Bronny James. Rich Paul, LeBron’s agent, recently shut down those rumors, via Jonathan Givony of ESPN. “LeBron is off this idea of having to play with Bronny,” Paul said. “If he does, he does. But if he doesn’t, he […]

The Cleveland Guardians recently activated star third baseman Jose Ramirez from the paternity list and optioned No. 2 overall prospect Kyle Manzardo to Triple-A, according to MLB.com. Cleveland had to make a move once Ramirez was ready to return, and it ended up being Manzardo who will return to Triple-A. Manzardo, a 23-year-old first baseman, […]

The Dallas Wings have dealt with multiple injury concerns in 2024. Satou Sabally is not expected to return until August, while Natasha Howard is out until July. Arike Ogunbowale is battling Achilles soreness, something that kept her out of Monday’s game against the Minnesota Lynx. The Wings were ultimately defeated by the Lynx 90-78 and […]

Who will the Houston Rockets select with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft? A number of players have been mentioned as possible No. 3 overall candidates. Reed Sheppard out of Kentucky was recently linked to the Rockets. Houston has been rumored to potentially be interested in trading the pick. Other rumors […]

The Detroit Pistons knew that the 2023-24 season may be a struggle despite hiring former NBA Head Coach of the Year Monty Williams. Sure enough, the Pistons endured a down season amid their rebuild. In a shocking turn of events, though, the Pistons have reportedly dismissed Williams after just one season, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics earned a 106-88 Game 5 win over the Dallas Mavericks to clinch an NBA Finals victory on Monday night. After the game, Luka Doncic was asked how much he was hurting during the Finals, as Doncic dealt with injuries throughout the series. However, he refused to make any excuses. “It […]

BOSTON — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, losing by a final score of 106-88. Dallas never found much of a rhythm and Boston ultimately clinched an NBA championship as a result. One of the primary storylines of the game, and throughout the series for that […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated in the NBA Finals by the Boston Celtics. Dallas fought hard throughout the 2023-24 campaign, upsetting expectations along the way. In the end, they fell short in the Finals to a talented C’s team. Still, there is a lot to appreciate about the 2023-24 season. Dallas displayed resiliency all season […]

The Dallas Wings were hopeful that Arike Ogunbowale could help the team snap their seven-game losing streak on Monday against the Minnesota Lynx. However, Dallas will need to find a way to win without the superstar guard. Ogunbowale, who has enjoyed a fantastic 2024 campaign, has been ruled out for Monday’s game due to Achilles […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been dealing with various injury concerns throughout the postseason. He’s battled knee and ankle trouble. Doncic is now dealing with a thoracic contusion. According to the NBA injury report for Game 5, Doncic is listed as probable with the thoracic contusion. He’s been listed as probable or questionable for […]

Bronny James is currently preparing for the NBA Draft. It is uncertain when he will be selected. Any team that drafts him understands that LeBron James may opt to follow Bronny for the opportunity to play with his son. So will the Dallas Mavericks consider drafting Bronny? NBA insider Marc Stein reports that the Mavs […]

When will Gerrit Cole return from his injury? The New York Yankees lead the American League East, but fans are still wondering when the ace will re-join the big league ball club. Cole has been battling an elbow concern, but he is hoping to return “soon,” via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “Gerrit […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings entered Saturday’s game looking to pull off an upset at home. Dallas had dropped six consecutive contests heading into Saturday’s affair, while their opponent, the Connecticut Sun, held the best record in the WBA. However, the Wings were ultimately defeated by a final score of 85-67. The Sun jumped […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Boston Celtics by a final score of 122-84 on Friday night in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Dallas now trails Boston 3-1 in the series. The Mavs received impressive performances from stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, while rookie center Dereck Lively II made NBA Finals history. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 122-84 Game 4 victory over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals on Friday night. Dallas now trails Boston 3-1 in the series. Rookie center Dereck Lively II played well, scoring 11 points and recording 12 rebounds. Lively also made history in the game as he became the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks stayed alive in Game 4 on Friday night at the American Airlines Center, earning a 122-84 victory over the Boston Celtics. Dallas is trailing in the series 3-1 now, but they are still afloat. Luka Doncic led the charge in the game. It was a tremendous way to answer for […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic has received intense criticism since Game 3. The Dallas Mavericks dropped the game against the Boston Celtics and Doncic fouled out and struggled on the defensive end of the floor. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd was certainly not a fan of the negative Doncic takes. “Yeah, I think when you look […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks need to win on Friday night in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to avoid elimination. Doncic, though, is dealing with a thoracic contusion. Luka has played in every game this postseason despite battling various injuries. One has to imagine that the Mavs star will play in Game 4 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently acquired utility player Cavan Biggio from the Toronto Blue Jays. So what other moves will Los Angeles look to make? The Dodgers are 42-28 and hold a six-game lead in the National League West as of this story’s writing. LA’s roster features star-power and depth, so will they try to […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers players have been reacting to FX’s new show Clipped. Chris Paul previously shared his thoughts on the show, which focuses on Donald Sterling’s controversy when he was the owner of the team. JJ Redick and Jamal Crawford are the latest ex-members of the team to weigh in on Clipped. Redick played […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are looking to make history and complete a 3-0 come-from-behind NBA Finals victory. The odds may be against Dallas, but the Mavs are maintaining their confidence. Derrick Jones Jr. understands the importance of tuning out the noise and taking the series one game at a time. “Just take it one […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated 92-84 by the Seattle Storm on Thursday night. The defeat marked Dallas’ sixth consecutive loss. It has been a frustrating past couple of weeks for Dallas, but the Wings did receive a promising injury update on Thursday. Natasha Howard, who is dealing with a foot injury, is […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is still a superstar. He is one of the best players in the NBA. On Thursday, however, the Dallas Mavericks guard was asked how much he has left at 32 years old. “I haven’t even given that much thought to be honest with you,” Irving said. “It’s been the longest season […]

DALLAS — Caitlin Clark’s Team USA snub has been a talking point to say the least. Some believe Clark deserved a spot on the Olympic roster while others do not agree. NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the topic while speaking at an NBA event in Dallas on Thursday. “I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed, but it […]