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NBA trades happen periodically. However, occasionally, NBA teams decide to engage in a deal that involves unusual circumstances or things and people other than basketball players. Here is a look at the 10 weirdest NBA trades you won’t believe happened. 10. 13-player trade More often than not, NBA trades usually involve just a few players […]

Last year, one of the highlights of NBA All-Star weekend was the three-point contest between Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry and New York Liberty WNBA All-Star Sabrina Ionescu. Curry ultimately came away with a narrow victory in what was one of the most highly anticipated events of the weekend, and now, it […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be without Luka Doncic for at least the next week due to a wrist injury. The Mavs will need players to step up around Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson. One player who has made an immense impact throughout the season is Daniel Gafford, as the veteran center is currently […]

DALLAS — It was revealed on Thursday that Luka Doncic suffered a right wrist sprain. He sustained the injury during the Dallas Mavericks’ 132-91 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. He will be re-evaluated in a week, meaning he will not play during the Mavericks’ upcoming three-game road trip. Kyrie Irving and […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson has enjoyed some big games to begin his Dallas Mavericks career. He has also endured some forgettable performances, though. Thompson is still trying to find consistency with his new team. Thompson scored 19 points on 6-15 shooting from the field and 5-9 shooting from beyond the arc in the Mavs’ 132-91 […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers grabbed their sixth consecutive win on Tuesday, defeating the visiting Utah Jazz, 124-116. But the talk of the night following the game was Lakers’ rookie wing Dalton Knecht reaching a new career-high in points with 37. Lakers head coach JJ Redick, being a shooter himself, spoke after the […]

Everyone’s a collector now it seems — last year a Shohei Ohtani bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium set off a spending spree, and now a Klay Thompson captain hats giveaway night is creating a similar frenzy. The hats, a free giveaway at last week’s Warriors-Mavericks game in Thompson’s much-ballyhooed return to Chase Center, are reportedly […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans by a final score of 132-91 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup clash. Luka Doncic led the way with 26 points in the Mavs’ offensive outburst, as seven Mavericks scored in double-digit points. Kyrie Irving, though, entered the game shooting over 52 percent from […]

The Dallas Mavericks reached the NBA Finals during the 2023-24 season. Dallas was ahead of their expected timeline, as there were not many people around the NBA world who thought they would contend at such a high level a season ago. Yet, Luka Doncic and the Mavs silenced the doubters and reached the championship. The […]

NBA Champion Klay Thompson is still getting used to his new city while rocking threads for the Dallas Mavericks. Ranking sixth all-time in made three-pointers, Thompson is still carving his path as one of the best shooters the league has ever seen. He’s also commemorating another milestone as he reached the decade-long mark of his […]

Change is inevitable for every NBA organization. Even the Golden State Warriors, the league’s latest dynasty over the last decade, could not escape this. Mike Dunleavy Jr. and his Warriors front office faced many tough decisions in the offseason before the 2024-25 season — one of which involved Klay Thompson’s 13-year run with the team […]

With the NBA championship up for grabs, it isn’t surprising that the playoffs are the most competitive stage during the NBA season. While stars come out to play during the big moments, some struggle to handle the bright lights. However, people often forget that basketball is a team sport. As a result, teams competing for […]

The Golden State Warriors took down the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night in a classic game that felt like so much more than just a regular season game. Between Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay Area and the start of the NBA Cup, there was a playoff atmosphere at the Chase Center. This game ended […]

As the Dallas Mavericks face the Utah Jazz on Thursday night, they have had a concerning trend to start the season in terms of results in clutch games. After the Mavericks lost to the Warriors in a close game Tuesday, 120-117, star Luka Doncic spoke about their struggles in tight contests, such as the defeat […]

Before Klay Thompson played his first game in Golden State since joining the Dallas Mavericks, the Warriors made sure to recognize him with a tribute video. After the video, Stephen Curry was supposed to say a few words about his former Splash Brother, but Thompson made sure he didn’t do it. Draymond Green explained the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and his former running mate in Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson went toe-to-toe in an epic battle Tuesday night. Thompson received an epic video tribute before the game, and the Warriors beat Dallas 120-117. However, Curry was initially supposed to give a speech before tip-off but scrapped the idea at […]

Tuesday marked the first time Klay Thompson returned back to the Bay Area to play against the Golden State Warriors, his old team, since leaving for the Dallas Mavericks during the offseason. To celebrate the occasion, the Warriors passed out captain hats to fans before the game. Thompson, who would boat to home games, notably […]

Tuesday was an emotional match between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks, more specifically for Draymond Green and Klay Thompson. The latter was honored throughout the day and before the game by teammates, coaches, fans, and the organization. While Green watched the video beforehand to avoid being overcome with emotion, there was one […]

Klay Thompson’s return to Golden State was spoiled by his former Splash Brother, Stephen Curry, but before then, the Dallas Mavericks’ sharpshooter was having fun. Thompson finished the game with 22 points and shot 6-of-12 from three,  and after one of his shots, he did a shimmy down the sideline, reminiscent of Curry. After the […]

The Golden State Warriors knocked off the Dallas Mavericks in the group stage of the 2024 NBA Cup, which also marked the first time Stephen Curry faced Klay Thompson since his departure for Dallas in the offseason. Moreover, Curry’s bonkers fourth quarter saw him score the Warriors’ last 12 points to seal the 120-117 victory. […]

The Golden State Warriors (9-2) celebrated the return of Klay Thompson on Tuesday, and then beat him and the Dallas Mavericks (5-6) in rip-roaring fashion. Stephen Curry led his team back in the fourth quarter, but the 120-117 win would also not have been possible without Draymond Green. It was a unique night for both […]

Even the most cordial divorces contain an iota of hard feelings. Though, Golden State Warriors fans did not appear to direct any ill-will at Klay Thompson, who returned to the Chase Center on Tuesday night in a Dallas Mavericks uniform. On the contrary, Dub Nation showered the franchise great with an outpouring of love and […]

It was the perfect night for fans of the Golden State Warriors. Not only did they give franchise legend Klay Thompson an incredibly warm reception upon his return to Chase Center for the first time as a member of the Dallas Mavericks, they also saw their team come out on top in a thrilling contest, […]

In what was an incredible game befitting of the 2024 NBA Cup’s group of death, it was the Golden State Warriors that came out on top against the Dallas Mavericks, 120-117, as Klay Thompson faced his former team for the first time since joining the Mavs this past offseason. Stephen Curry proved that he truly […]

In a moment that still feels very surreal, Klay Thompson will be stepping foot on an NBA court for the first time as a member of the Golden State Warriors’ opposition. And on Tuesday night, the basketball gods wasted no time in giving fans something jarring to look at with Stephen Curry being tasked to […]

No amount of diplomatic responses can change the fact that Klay Thompson’s first game against the Golden State Warriors means a great deal for all involved. The new member of the Dallas Mavericks won four championships with the franchise and comprised what many consider to be the greatest backcourt of all-time. It is surreal for […]

The Golden State Warriors are taking on the Dallas Mavericks in what will be an emotional and eventful night. Tuesday night’s matchup is Klay Thompson’s first time back at Chase Center since the Warriors traded him to the Mavericks during the summer of 2024. His longtime running mate Stephen Curry sent him a brief message […]

In what will be an undoubtedly jarring sight for fans, Klay Thompson will be heading into Chase Center for the first time as a member of the Golden State Warriors’ opposition, as he decided to join the Dallas Mavericks this past offseason following an incredibly fruitful 13-year stint in the Bay Area. Thompson has given […]

The Golden State Warriors are playing one of their most significant 2024-25 regular season games against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. The matchup will mark the first time Klay Thompson returns to Chase Center since the Dubs traded him during the 2024 offseason. Longtime teammate Stephen Curry looks forward to the reunion, but an […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night in a road clash. The primary storyline will be Klay Thompson’s return to San Francisco, but Dallas’ injury updates will also be worth closely monitoring. Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II and PJ Washington are among the Mavericks dealing with injury concerns leading into […]

Life without Klay Thompson has started well for the Golden State Warriors, as they’re 8-2 heading into their NBA Cup matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. The contest will mark Thompson’s first game in Golden State since departing to the Mavericks in free agency this past offseason, and Draymond Green is excited. Green […]

There’s been a lot made about Dallas Maverick sharpshooter Klay Thompson’s return to play against the Golden State Warriors. Some of it is good, like the Warriors’ “Salute to Captain Klay” giveaway to celebrate his return. Some of it is bad, like Thompson’s response to not really keeping in touch with his former teammates. Regardless, upon Thompson’s […]

Asked Tuesday about his Dallas Mavericks teammate, Klay Thompson, playing his first career game against the Golden State Warriors, Kyrie Irving was loud and clear with his support. Irving has changed teams several times throughout his career and made waves for how he’s chosen to deal with the emotions of returning somewhere he used to […]

The Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry honored Klay Thompson ahead of his return to Golden State, this time with a different team, the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson signed with the Mavericks in the offseason on a three-year, $50 million contract. The former Golden State guard emphasized that he wanted to help Dallas win another title, […]

It still feels unusual to a lot of fans to see Klay Thompson wearing a Dallas Mavericks uniform. After all, Thompson spent over a decade with the Golden State Warriors. Despite what appeared to be a bumpy end to his time with the Warriors, Thompson said that he still appreciates the time he spent with […]

The Dallas Mavericks are approaching a highly anticipated regular season matchup with the Golden State Warriors. On Nov. 12, Klay Thompson will make his Warriors homecoming for the first time in a Mavs uniform. Kyrie Irving gave a thought reflection on Thompson’s return ahead of the game. Irving shared his thoughts in a Mavericks media […]

Klay Thompson will be returning to play his former team this week, and he’ll see some familiar faces opposite of him. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Thompson were all teammates on the Warriors and won four championships together. They have 98 playoff wins together and rank third in NBA history among three-player groups, according to […]

One of the most jarring sights of this NBA season so far has been seeing Klay Thompson in a different jersey other than his patented Golden State Warriors No. 11. Instead, Thompson is rocking the No. 31 in Dallas with the Mavericks as he chases another championship. Ideally, the Warriors would have kept their core […]

With the Golden State Warriors set to host the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 12, Klay Thompson will return to San Francisco for the first time as a visitor. Despite his new alliance, Steve Kerr still had heaps of respect for his former player, whom he believes was robbed of his prime years. Kerr reflected on […]