Luka Doncic bounced back with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists to help the Dallas Mavericks secure a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. [ more ]
NBA playoffs: Celtics fight past Cavs to enter finals, Mavs beat Thunder
Boston Celtics advance to Eastern Conference finals after beating Cleveland 113-98, while Dallas leads Oklahoma City series 3-2 with a 104-92 win. [ more ]
Hernandez: James Harden delivers a trademark disappearing act at the worst time for the Clippers
James Harden had a poor playoff performance in the Clippers' loss to the Mavericks, raising concerns about his consistency and impact on the team. [ more ]
Lakers host Spencer Dinwiddie in hopes of signing the free-agent guard
Guard Spencer Dinwiddie is considering signing with either the Dallas Mavericks or the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers hosted Dinwiddie for their game against the New Orleans Pelicans, and his meeting with the team left them encouraged about signing him. [ more ]
Luka Doncic scores 39 points to lead Mavericks to 122-108 victory over short-handed Knicks | amNewYork
Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a victory over the New York Knicks with 39 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds.
The Knicks were severely limited with only seven players due to injuries and trades, resulting in a loss despite standout performances from Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart. [ more ]
Kyrie Irving asked to be traded from the Nets to get his own peace of mind and thrive in a new situation.
Irving felt that needed conversations were not had before the trade deadline and wanted to be in a situation where he didn't have to worry about off-court drama or media talk. [ more ]
Boston Celtics guard who wants out a 'buy low' candidate for lottery team
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, who has reiterated a trade demand to another franchise in search of a bigger role, could be a "buy low" candidate for the Dallas Mavericks - this, at least, according to The Smoking Cuban's Noah Weber."If the Celtics end up looking to trade Pritchard, Dallas should only look to make the move if they can buy low," Weber wrote.
Darvin Ham is not worried about if the Lakers will be locked in vs. Mavs
The Los Angeles Lakers recently won the NBA In-Season Tournament and are scheduled for a banner unveiling at their next home game.
Head coach Darvin Ham emphasized the team's need to stay focused and bring the appropriate energy for their upcoming road game against the Dallas Mavericks. [ more ]
Raptors news: Surprise team eyeing Gary Trent Jr, conflicting HC reports
The Toronto Raptors are eyeing some big changes in the offseason, and that might include Fred VanVleet or Gary Trent Jr. being discarded.The Raptors will likely try everything to bring at least one of them back, but this seems like a nearly impossible task.Trent has a skillset that is in demand around the NBA, and he could use that to parlay himself into a deal that makes him one of the most well-compensated young guards in the league.
Kyrie Irving has reportedly asked the Mavs trade for LeBron James
Whatever report you thought might surface next in the LeBron James-Kyrie Irving rumor mill this off-season, it's hard to imagine the one put out on Monday was it.The two stars have made it pretty publicly known they want to team up again, but most assumed it would be with the Lakers because, well, it was really the only logical and reasonable option.
Clips on brink but still believe, cite recent history
The LA Clippers, despite a tough loss, are optimistic about avoiding elimination in their playoff series against the Mavericks based on their past performance. [ more ]
Is Clippers' series over? 'Dallas to Cancun' ad near Crypto.com Arena trolls Mavericks
The Skyscanner billboard near Crypto.com Arena implies the Mavericks should start planning their vacations as their playoff series is essentially over. [ more ]
Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in Dallas
Kyrie Irving is ready to move on from his time in Brooklyn and focus on his future in Dallas.
Irving spoke about his desire to have conversations that weren't had before the trade deadline and his need for peace of mind in a drama-free environment. [ more ]
Quentin Grimes had a lovely summer in 2022.He dominated at Summer League, averaging 22.6 points in five games.And he escaped the Donovan Mitchell trade-a-palooza unscathed.The Tik Tok star (if having almost 150,000 followers qualifies someone as such) and 25th pick of the 2021 draft had distinguished himself as a player the New York Knicks were committed to developing.
The perfect trade target for a Washington Wizards rebuild
Following a string of underwhelming seasons with numerous different approaches from both a coaching and front office perspective, it may be time for the Washington Wizards to cut their losses with the current core.While it's unlikely that Bradley Beal is traded unless he explicitly requests a change of scenery, the Wiz still have Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis who they can move on sign and trade deals.
Frank Vogel hired as Suns head coach, could Lakers lose assistant coaches to his staff?
Frank Vogel spent the last year getting paid the full sum of the one-year contract extension he secured less than a year before being fired by the Los Angeles Lakers, but he didn't wait long after that to take his next coaching gig.According to multiple reports on Friday, he will be taking the reins as the next Phoenix Suns head coach, beating out veteran head coach and Kendrick Perkins enthusiast Doc Rivers (who hilariously withdrew his name approximately 10 minutes before news of Vogel's hire broke) and well-regarded Suns assistant ( and presumed favorite for the job) Kevin Young.
Fans are just realising there's an optical illusion in this NHL logo
Designers can sometimes pack a lot into a logo design: historic symbolism, local geographical references... even the occasional optical illusion.The Minnesota Wild logo manages to fit in all three.The team's been playing in the US National Hockey League for over a decade now, and its logo has become a familiar sight.