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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals. Since the defeat, Dallas has made a number of roster changes. Klay Thompson highlights the team’s offseason acquisitions, and he was introduced along with Naji Marshall and Quentin Grimes on Tuesday. During the introductory press conference, Thompson admitted that […]

Klay Thompson is officially headed to the Dallas Mavericks after the team announced the deal on Saturday. He will wear No. 31 for the Mavs as he prepares to play for a team besides the Golden State Warriors for the first time in his NBA career. Thompson is ready for his next chapter, as he […]

The Dallas Mavericks officially announced the team’s acquisition of former Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson on Saturday. The deal ended up being a six-team trade between the Mavs, Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Charlotte Hornets, and Denver Nuggets, via Mavs PR on X (formerly Twitter). It becomes the first six-team trade in NBA history. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have already had a busy offseason, making moves such as trading Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons and acquiring Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors. So what’s next for the Mavs? Our amazing ClutchPoints fans recently submitted Mavericks questions via X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Dallas is […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired Klay Thompson on Monday via a three-team deal with the Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Hornets. The Mavs traded Josh Green to the Hornets in the deal and sent two second-round picks to the Warriors. Golden State also received a trade exception as part of the deal. The move worked as […]

Klay Thompson is set to join the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to a $50 million sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Thompson has spent his entire career with the Warriors but is now set for a new chapter in Dallas. It is a three-team deal that includes Josh Green going […]

The Golden State Warriors are preparing for the possibility of losing Klay Thompson in NBA free agency. Thompson has already been linked to a number of teams this offseason, including the Dallas Mavericks. So with rumors swirling and Thompson’s time with the Warriors likely coming to an end, there is a specific connection between the […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons agreed to a trade on Friday. As part of the deal, the Pistons will receive Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Mavs receive Quentin Grimes in return. Hardaway enjoyed a respectable start to the 2023-24 season but began to lose playing time […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings snapped their 11-game losing streak on Thursday. Dallas earned a 94-88 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. Ogunbowale led the way with 23 points, nine assists, four rebounds, and one steal. “Definitely needed it (the win),” Ogunbowale said after the game. “Especially about to go on the […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a trade during Day 2 of the NBA Draft on Thursday. Dallas acquired Melvin Ajinca, who had been selected by the New York Knicks with the No. 51 overall pick in the draft. New York reportedly ended up with Ariel Hukporti with the No. 58 overall pick. Tim MacMahon of ESPN […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings have high hopes for rookie Jacy Sheldon. The Ohio State product was selected fifth overall by Dallas in the 2024 WNBA Draft. She has continued to develop throughout the season. Overall, the Wings have struggled in 2024. Playing in the WNBA as a rookie brings a number of challenges. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers could use a new shortstop and the Toronto Blue Jays happen to be struggling in 2024. So will LA acquire Bo Bichette? Rumors about a Dodgers-Blue Jays trade have been making the rounds for a while now. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic recently reported the Dodgers could be a landing destination […]

Jimmy Butler is not planning to sign a contract extension with the Miami Heat, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. But it isn’t just the Heat, as Butler reportedly will not sign a long-term deal with any team before his opt-out in 2025. “Jimmy Butler, he’s going to play out next season under […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Every professional athlete endures an adjustment period when entering their respective league. We’ve seen it across sports. The WNBA is no different, as making the jump to the highest level of women’s professional basketball is a challenging task. Dallas Wings rookies Jacy Sheldon, Sevgi Uzun, and Lou Lopez Senechal took some time […]

Will the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns end up making a trade? Kevin Durant was recently mentioned as a possible trade target for the Rockets. Now Devin Booker is even being linked to Houston, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. “Rockets possess a pick swap with Suns in 2025, Suns’ pick in 2027 and could end […]

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen is currently on the injured list with a hamstring strain. The 28-year-old could return soon, however. According to MLB.com, Gallen could return during the Diamondbacks’ upcoming June 28-30 series against the Oakland Athletics barring any setbacks in his recovery. Gallen has almost missed a month due to the injury. […]

Kevin Durant is one of the best players in the NBA. The Phoenix Suns remain hopeful that Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal can lead the team to a championship. Trade rumors have swirled around the stars, however. Most recently, Durant has reportedly been connected to the Houston Rockets. The Rockets are rumored to have […]

The Dallas Mavericks are rumored to be interested in trading Tim Hardaway Jr. A suitor has emerged, as NBA insider Marc Stein reports that the Detroit Pistons are considered a “potential trade destination” for the veteran guard. Details of discussions about the trade are mostly unknown at the moment. But Pistons guard Quentin Grimes has […]

Unless the Dallas Mavericks make a trade before the NBA Draft, their only selection this year will be No. 58 overall. Sure, the No. 58 pick will not receive much attention. That does not mean it should be overlooked, though. Perhaps the Mavs will find a diamond in the rough. Bronny James has been rumored […]

The Cleveland Guardians continue to surprise the MLB world. They did not have high expectations heading into 2022 but reached the playoffs. In 2023, Cleveland stumbled to a mediocre campaign. In 2024, despite failing to make many notable additions and losing ace Shane Bieber to Tommy John surgery early in the season, the Guardians currently […]

Many former Los Angeles Clippers players have shared their opinions on FX’s new show Clipped. Chris Paul said some things did not happen that were included in the show. Jamal Crawford and JJ Redick also recently reacted to the new show. DeAndre Jordan has yet to watch Clipped, however. Jordan began his NBA career with […]

JJ Redick was officially announced as the Los Angeles Lakers new head coach on Monday. Ever since Redick was linked to the position, there has been criticism thrown his way. Of course, the fact that he’s never coached in the NBA made him an easy target. But now that Redick is the head coach of […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have activated catcher Willson Contreras from the injured list, the team announced Monday. The 32-year-old three-time All-Star will provide a crucial boost for a St. Louis team currently climbing the standings in the National League Central division. St. Louis heads into Monday’s game against the Atlanta Braves with a 39-37 record. […]

Zach Edey is one of the most intriguing prospects in recent memory. The Purdue product has emerged as one of the best players in college basketball over the past couple of years. However, he is not expected to be a top draft pick. So what is the latest on Edey’s draft case? Brett Siegel of […]

Will Luka Doncic play for the Slovenian National Team during the 2024 Olympics? Doncic’s latest move suggests he will. The Dallas Mavericks star has joined the team ahead of their Olympic qualifying tournament, via Kosarkarska zveza Slovenije. Guess who is back. 👀#mojtim | @TelemachSi pic.twitter.com/6EbI911Y5f — Košarkarska zveza SIovenije (@kzs_si) June 24, 2024 The team […]

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 […]