West Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Mavericks, Ryan Nembhard, Spurs
Rockets
The feeling around the Rockets is starting to shift. And not in the way Fred VanVleet was hoping.
Per Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle,...
Mavericks officially eliminated from playoff contention
The door is officially closed in Dallas.
More specifically, the Mavericks were eliminated from postseason contention following Monday’s overtime loss to the Warriors, dropping to...
Mavericks eye new arena site with plans for major complex
The Mavericks are planning a move.
The team is not expected to renew its lease at American Airlines Center beyond 2031 and is actively searching...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Pelicans
Spurs
Spurs center Victor Wembanyama isn’t just coming. He’s here.
The MVP race has mostly been framed around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. Fair enough. But...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Heat
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves will be without their star guard Tuesday.
Anthony Edwards has been ruled out against the Suns due to right knee soreness, the team...
NBA summer trade proposal sends Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving to Magic
It's time for a little March Madness, NBA trade-rumor-style. And hey, why not?
A hypothetical offseason trade floated by Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report suggests...
Mark Cuban says he regrets hiring GM who traded Luka Doncic from Mavericks
Former Mavericks principal owner Mark Cuban has one big regret from his final years running the franchise.
Namely, hiring Nico Harrison as general manager.
Cuban was...
NBA Notes: 76ers, Tyrese Maxey, Magic, Desmond Bane, Mavericks
76ers
The 76ers may have avoided a major scare involving Tyrese Maxey.
Maxey underwent X-rays after injuring his right hand during a collision with teammate Adem...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Rick Carlisle, Mavericks, Khris Middelton, Darius Bazley
Pacers
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle sounded far more supportive of the league this week when discussing the NBA’s push to curb tanking.
Carlisle had criticized the...
Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg on facing Jayson Tatum: ‘Someone I idolized growing up’
Cooper Flagg did not seem bothered that most of the attention Friday night went to Jayson Tatum.
If anything, the Dallas Mavericks rookie welcomed it.
Tatum...
Magic spoil Cooper Flagg’s return as Wendell Carter Jr. delivers late winner
The finish belonged to Orlando.
Wendell Carter Jr. dunked home the go-ahead basket with 1.4 seconds left, lifting the Magic to a 115-114 home win...
NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Hawks
Cavaliers
For the Cavaliers, the addition of James Harden hasn’t rocked the boat. It’s steadied it.
“They are two guys that are hungry to take that...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Rockets, Tyus Jones, Darryn Peterson
Mavericks
Khris Middleton chose to remain with the Mavericks rather than pursue a buyout, and that makes sense.
As relayed by The Stein Line's Marc Stein,...
Mavericks optimistic Cooper Flagg nearing return
There’s growing belief inside the Dallas Mavericks that rookie standout Cooper Flagg is closing in on a return.
According to Marc Stein of The Stein...
