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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 […]

Dan Hurley recently declined the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job offer to remain at UConn. As a result, JJ Redick has emerged as a head coaching candidate for the team once again. Redick is expected to interview for the position, but ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst thinks Redick has been interviewing for the job during […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks now trail the Boston Celtics 0-3 in the NBA Finals after dropping Game 3 by a final score of 106-99. Dallas is not prepared to give up, though. Kyrie Irving discussed the Mavericks’ mindset heading into Game 4 and explained what they need to do while using an attention-catching “metaphor.” […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic fouled out with over four minutes remaining in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Dallas cut the deficit down to three points before ultimately losing 106-99. One can only wonder how the outcome may have changed had the Mavs superstar not fouled out. Luka wasn’t pleased about the situation to say […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks jumped out to an early lead before ultimately falling behind by 21 points in the third quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Dallas made things interesting in the fourth quarter, but the Mavs ultimately lost 106-99. Luka Doncic, who fouled out with over four minutes remaining in the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks entered Wednesday’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals trailing the Boston Celtics 0-2. However, both head coaches took some time before the game to share stories about NBA legend Jerry West after “the Logo” passed away on Wednesday. “The Logo, Jerry was a gentleman to everyone,” Kidd said. “He was […]

The Atlanta Braves are staying afloat despite losing stars such as Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider to injuries. Atlanta currently holds a 35-29 record, which is good for second place in the National League East. However, they trail the Philadelphia Phillies by 10 games in the division. Regardless, Atlanta should be able to compete […]

The upcoming UFC 303 fight between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler is reportedly in question. The June 29th fight may end up not happening. “I know there’s a lot of anxiety, a lot of doubt, and a lot of concern about this because it’s such a big fight,” Ariel Helwani said, via MMA Fighting. “No […]

The Toronto Blue Jays recently agreed to trade infielder Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers after previously designating him for assignment. So what does the move mean for Toronto’s future? Just a few years ago, the Blue Jays core was expected to be among the best in baseball. Former MLB All-Stars’ sons anchored the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks need a scoring boost. Luka Doncic has played well despite battling an injury, but Dallas has not received much scoring production aside from him. Kyrie Irving could turn things around. Perhaps PJ Washington or Derrick Jones Jr. will bounce back. However, one player who could make a difference played in […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is dealing with a thoracic contusion. Doncic has continued to play through injuries for most of the postseason. So is he playing in Game 3 of the NBA Finals? Doncic was initially listed as probable for Game 2 before being downgraded to questionable. Luka ended up playing in the game […]

The Dallas Mavericks trail the Boston Celtics 0-2 heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals. However, former teammates Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are both listed on the NBA injury report. Doncic is currently probable with a thoracic contusion. The expectation is that he will play, but Dallas will monitor the situation throughout the […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is one of the best players in the NBA. He is still searching for consistency in the 2024 NBA Finals, especially on the offensive end of the floor. Irving is shooting just over 35 percent from the field in the series so far. He has also gone 0-8 from three-point range. […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic’s injury status has received much attention so far during the NBA Finals. He’s been dealing with a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness in addition to a thoracic contusion. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the Dallas Mavericks star received a pain-killing injection before Game 2 of the NBA Finals. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are down 0-2 in the 2024 NBA Finals. Their offensive struggles, especially three-point shooting, have been a talking point through the first two games of the series. Luka Doncic, though, has played well but has not received much help. So what is Doncic’s message to the Mavericks amid their offensive […]

JJ Redick was mentioned as a potential front-runner for the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching opportunity before Dan Hurley was involved. Hurley ended up turning down LA’s offer and ultimately stayed at UConn. Redick will now surely be linked to the position once again. The opportunity to coach the Lakers will catch his attention. They […]

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller is expected to draw no shortage of interest ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The A’s don’t have much interest in moving the 25-year-old flame-thrower, per Jim Bowden of The Athletic. Teams such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles have been mentioned as possible landing destinations for Miller. […]

New York Yankees star Juan Soto is returning to the lineup. Soto suffered an injury scare on Thursday. The outfielder was dealing with an arm injury, but fortunately he dodged a serious issue. According to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, Soto is set to return to the lineup and DH against the Kansas City Royals […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to lead the National League West. LA currently holds an eight-game lead over the second place San Diego Padres. The Dodgers are cruising in the division despite important players such as Bobby Miller, Clayton Kershaw, and others out due to injuries. Miller is nearing a return, however. Miller performed fairly […]

Everyone seems to have an opinion on Caitlin Clark being snubbed from Team USA. And those opinions have often been quite passionate whether they agree with the decision or not. Dan Patrick recently shared his opinion on the matter. He expressed the belief that if any player should be upset about being snubbed it is […]