West Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Rockets, Josh Okogie, Grizzlies
Mavericks
Cooper Flagg gave the Mavericks a scare Monday night when he hurt his shoulder early in a loss to Oklahoma City, but the rookie...
West Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Lakers
Jazz
It took 27 years for the Jazz to have another 50-point scorer, but Lauri Markkanen finally broke through.
Markkanen poured in a career-high 51 points...
Report: Mavs owner still backing Nico Harrison amid fan unrest
The Mavericks are 1–2 after Sunday’s win over the Raptors, and while the record isn’t catastrophic, the noise around general manager Nico Harrison hasn’t...
West Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Pelicans, Derik Queen, Mavericks
Spurs
Victor Wembanyama continues to make the extraordinary look routine.
The Spurs’ 7-foot-4 phenom came within a single block of a triple-double in Friday’s overtime win...
Report: No extension talks between Mavericks, GM Nico Harrison amid fan backlash
The Mavericks have not held any contract extension discussions with general manager Nico Harrison, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
Harrison still has two years...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Hawks, Trae Young, Magic
Mavericks
Jason Kidd joked that the Mavericks’ coaching staff “burned the tape” after their season-opening loss to the Spurs.
But as Mike Curtis of The Dallas...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Andrew Nembhard, Mavericks, D’Angelo Russell, Bulls
Pacers
The Pacers can’t catch a break at point guard.
Andrew Nembhard left Thursday’s opener against Oklahoma City with left shoulder soreness and didn’t return —...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Knicks
Spurs
Victor Wembanyama wasted no time reminding everyone who runs the show.
The Spurs’ star made the American Airlines Center his playground, torching the Mavericks for...
NBA Notes: Free agents, Spencer Dinwiddie, Jazz, Mavs, Daniel Gafford
International Notes
Two recently waived point guards are drawing overseas interest. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, both Spencer Dinwiddie and Jared Butler...
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Mavericks
Thunder
The Thunder’s banner night turned into a thriller.
Oklahoma City opened defense of its NBA title with a 125-124 double-overtime win over the Rockets, capped...
NBA Notes: Hawks, Dyson Daniels, Mavericks, Dereck Lively, Nets
Hawks
The Hawks are locking in one of their cornerstone defenders for the long haul. Guard Dyson Daniels has agreed to a four-year, $100 million...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Daniel Gafford, Bucks, Wizards, Dillon Jones
Mavericks
Daniel Gafford might be ready for opening night after all.
Per Dallas Hoops Journal’s Grant Afseth, head coach Jason Kidd said that the Mavericks center,...
NBA Moves: Hawks, Charles Bassey, Mavs, Pacers, Kyle Guy
Hawks
Atlanta has waived center Charles Bassey and guard Lamont Butler, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.
The moves bring the Hawks’ roster to 14 players, one...
NBA Moves: Pelicans, Jordan Hawkins, Raptors, Mavs, Zhaire Smith
Pelicans
The Pelicans have exercised their fourth-year option on Jordan Hawkins and their third-year option on Yves Missi, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac. Both...
