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The Charlotte Hornets sure shocked their fans this offseason when they chose to draft Brandon Miller with the No. 2 overall pick instead of Scoot Henderson who was widely considered the next best prospect after Victor Wembanyama. The Hornets had a very disappointing season last year and their prospects in the Eastern Conference this upcoming […]

6At long last, the Denver Nuggets are NBA champions. The way they built their team up through the draft and shrewd trades has them set up for the foreseeable future. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are going to be one of the NBA’s best duos for a while and they have a spectacular supporting cast. […]

The NBA All-Defensive teams were announced by the NBA on Tuesday. Following the announcement, Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright took to Twitter to make a bold claim. I didn’t play enough games unfortunately, but next year I need a spot ✍🏾 — Delon Wright (@delonwright) May 9, 2023 It is quite the claim from a […]

The Washington Wizards have surprised some folks thus far this season. The team’s record is 10-7, good for the fifth-best in the Eastern Conference and better than contenders such as the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat. And the Wizards have had great success despite owning a bottom-tier offense (28th in the NBA in points per game).  […]

The Washington Wizards have had a good start to the 2022-23 season, winning three of their first four games behind some strong play up and down their roster. Unfortunately, that depth has taken a hit, as they lost Delon Wright to a hamstring injury recently. The latest update on Wright’s injury status certainly won’t make […]

The Washington Wizards retooled their roster in 2022 NBA free agency. They kept Bradley Beal and added some new pieces around him as they look to get back to the playoffs. Along with trading for Monte Morris and Will Barton and drafting Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis 10th overall, the Wizards made a few free-agency signings to […]

The Washington Wizards came into the offseason with a clear goal in mind – get a point guard to pair next to Bradley Beal. They first swung a move to acquire Monte Morris via trade with the Denver Nuggets. Now they’ve made the move to sign another in veteran Delon Wright. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski […]

The NBA offseason is here which means NBA free agency is almost set get underway. There are a number of high-profile names ready to hit the open market. The most discussed free agents are the stars such as Zach LaVine and Deandre Ayton. But it is the under-the-radar free agents who can ultimately help teams […]

The growth of Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland has been a terrific storyline to watch. The third-year guard earned his first All-Star appearance this season by averaging 21.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 8.6 assists, which are all career-highs. Garland has continued to develop as a scorer and a playmaker.  No player can play all 48 […]

The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, March 25th at 3 PM Eastern. We should be seeing a few trades before then, so buckle up, grab some popcorn, and pay close attention to news sources. One trade that recently has gone down was between the Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons. The two teams have swapped point […]

Adrian Wojnarowski is definitely a busy man these days. He’s so busy, he can’t even take a break from posting a Woj Bomb, even on live TV. While discussing the future of the Toronto Raptors on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Wednesday, Wojnarowski paused in the middle of his explanation to post on Twitter a trade that […]

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Detroit Pistons have traded Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for Cory Joseph and two second-round picks. The Detroit Pistons are trading guard Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for guard Cory Joseph and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021 The picks […]

The Sixers have been one of the best teams of the 2020-21 NBA season, as dominant play from Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and a great supporting cast has lead Philly to a 1-seed with a 30-13 record more than halfway through the season. Despite being one of the best teams in the league right now, […]

The Detroit Pistons are not only coming off a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, 109-95, in their most recent game on Friday, but they also lost lost starting guard Delon Wright to injury for at least a couple of weeks. Wright reportedly suffered a Grade 2 groin strain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, […]

A lot has changed in NBA locker rooms over the past few days as the league implemented various strategies to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but things may not seem as different to Mavs guard Delon Wright—at least in terms of his interaction with the media. When asked about his thoughts on reporters being […]

The Dallas Mavericks are enjoying a dominant win over the Sacramento Kings, and the Mavs’ starting unit is balling out. In fact, Kristaps Porzingis and Delon Wright pulled off a beautiful play that ended in a powerful slam. It happened during one of Dallas’s fast transition attacks. The Kings were barely able to get together […]

Dallas Mavericks fans can breath a sigh of relief. According to Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle, the groin strain that point guard Delon Wright suffered in Saturday’s game against the Pelicans isn’t as serious as first thought. Carlisle stated that the fifth-year guard does not have a timetable for return, but he has not yet […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanovic had his best outing in a Mavs uniform on Saturday, as he helped his side to an absolute pummeling of the New Orleans Pelicans, 130-84. Marjanovic logged a 15-point, 16-rebound double-double, missing only once throughout the evening. The 7-foot-4 center also added two assists and blocked two shots in […]

The Dallas Mavericks made franchise history in their 130-84 demolition of the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday but the victory came at a cost as Delon Wright suffered an injury. Wright: Groin strain, unlikely to play tomorrow, Carlisle said. — Brad Townsend (@townbrad) December 7, 2019 In spite of the unfortunate development, Rick Carlisle offered […]

The Toronto Raptors had a number of players on their roster at the start of the 2018-19 season that were no longer with the team when they hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy in June. Unfortunately for Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright and C.J. Miles, they will not receive championship rings as former members of the Raptors. […]

Delon Wright is proving himself to be an important part of the Dallas Mavericks. His performance was vital in the Mavs’ win against the New Orleans Pelicans as it turned out to be quite a close battle. Head coach Rick Carlisle himself couldn’t emphasize enough how important Wright has been for the Mavericks early this […]

According to Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, Luka Doncic will be the team’s point guard even with Delon Wright in the fold. Carlisle confessed that he saw Doncic as a point guard since last year. Given his physical tools coupled with a unique understanding of the game, Doncic brings something special to the table. […]

Delon Wright believes he is on the precipice of a breakout season. Wright joined the Dallas Mavericks after splitting time between the Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies during the 2018-19 season. He was traded to the Mavs from the Grizzlies this offseason in exchange for two second-round picks and the draft rights to Indian center […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Delon Wright is coming off a season where he split time playing for the Memphis Grizzlies and eventual champions Toronto Raptors. The 27-year-old was traded to the Grizzlies at the 2019 February trade deadline in the Marc Gasol deal, depriving the former first-round pick a chance to compete for the title-clinching […]

Delon Wright’s contract with Dallas Mavericks has $350k each in incentives if he makes the All-Star team, crowned Most Improved Player, and makes the All-Defensive First or Second Team. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN via Bobby Marks, in order for Wright to achieve these milestones, the Mavs should give him ample minutes. Incentives in Delon […]

Dallas Mavericks sensation Luka Doncic has big expectations for the Mavs’ newly acquired guard Delon Wright. In an interview with Dwain Price of Mavs.com, Doncic admits he is looking forward to playing with Wright, who he expects to make a big impact on the team and on him. “He’s a point guard and he can […]

New Dallas Mavericks point guard Delon Wright vows to help the Mavs fix their rebounding woes next season. Wright told Eddie Sefko of Mavs.com that he is aware of the Mavericks’ struggles in rebounding over the past several seasons. In 2018, Dallas ended up 27th in the league in rebounding with 41.3 boards per game. […]

Delon Wright of the Dallas Mavericks is eligible to receive a championship ring but he feels no personal connection to the Toronto Raptors’ 2018-2019 title run. Wright was the 20th overall pick by the Raptors in 2015. He played with them up until February 2019 as he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies as part […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the most active teams in the offseason thus far. The front office have been extremely busy and have pulled the trigger on various deals that likewise have varying implications for the team moving forward. Below, we highlight the three biggest takeaways from the Grizzlies’ offseason dealings thus far, […]

The Dallas Mavericks, like every team with cap space this offseason, had high hopes when free agency began this offseason. The team originally had Kemba Walker at the top of the franchise’s wish list, but when it became apparent that Walker would be heading to Beantown, the Mavs apparently had their next target all lined […]

The Dallas Mavericks, believe it or not, failed to sign a top-tier player in free agency again this summer. Just because they missed out on their initial list of targets, though, hardly means the Mavericks didn’t make a move that stands to make a major two-way impact both next season and going forward. During a […]

The Dallas Mavericks came out as the winners of the race to acquire the services of former Memphis Grizzlies guard Delon Wright. The Mavs recently agreed to a sign-and-trade with the Grizzlies, and as it turns out, the deal included the draft rights to 7-foot-2 Indian big man Satnam Singh: In Delon Wright sign-and-trade, Mavs […]

The Dallas Mavericks will complete a sign-and-trade with the Memphis Grizzlies to acquire four-year NBA veteran Delon Wright, a point guard who last played for the Grizzlies. In return, the Mavs are sending Memphis two second-round picks, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The deal is worth $29 million over three years: Guard Delon Wright is […]

As the NBA world rests in suspended animation as teams and free agents await the free agency decision of Kawhi Leonard, one team is reportedly interested in bringing back one of its acquisitions from last season at the trade deadline. Per ESPN’s Tim McMahon, the Memphis Grizzlies will match any “reasonable” offer sheet that 27-year-old […]

The Dallas Mavericks appear dead serious in adding Delon Wright to their retooled roster for the 2019-20 season. According to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, the Mavs have intensified their pursuit of Wright, who became a restricted free agent earlier this month. Dallas is reportedly planning to tender an offer sheet to the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly interested in acquiring the services of Memphis Grizzlies free agent Delon Wright. According to Wolves insider Darren Wolfson, Minnesota have sent feelers towards Wright’s camp as an indication of the team’s desire to get the incoming fifth-year guard on board — at the right price, of course. They've inquired on […]

The Mavs are among the teams who have expressed strong interest in signing restricted free agent guard Delon Wright, according to Ian Begley of ESPN. Wright is a restricted free agent with the Memphis Grizzlies. The guard can sign an offer sheet with the Mavs if he wants, and then the Grizzlies would have 48 […]

Several teams around the NBA landscape are staying active in the offseason, including the Memphis Grizzlies, who have extended a qualifying offer to Delon Wright, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Memphis extended the qualifying offer tender to guard Delon Wright, who will now be a restricted free agent, league sources […]

Marc Gasol is on the move after all – just not to the team anyone anticipated. In a shocking bit of deadline-day drama, the Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies are finalizing a deal that will send the three-time All-Star north of the border, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In exchange, the Grizzlies will get Jonas […]