Why Mavericks made the right call in shutting down Kyrie Irving
The Mavericks officially shut down Kyrie Irving for the remainder of the season, and it’s hard to argue with the decision.
According to Mike Curtis...
Mark Cuban: If NBA is anti-tanking, how do buyouts make sense?
Mark Cuban isn’t done poking holes in the NBA’s tanking logic.
As the league ramps up its anti-tanking push — with commissioner Adam Silver openly...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Max Strus, Suns, Devin Booker, Mavericks
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers remain in a holding pattern with Max Strus, but the expectation internally has not changed.
It has been more than six weeks since...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Sixers, Cam Payne, Hawks
Mavericks
Kyrie Irving will not return this season, the Mavericks announced.
Irving continues to make what the team described as steady progress in his recovery from...
Kon Knueppel vs. Cooper Flagg is the Rookie of the Year debate we didn’t expect
The Rookie of the Year race has narrowed, and it has taken a familiar turn.
Former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are separating...
Mark Cuban: NBA shouldn’t punish tanking teams
Mark Cuban is among those who think the NBA might be fighting the wrong battle.
The former majority owner of the Mavericks says the league...
NBA Tanking Rankings: The Jazz have zero shame
This season has crossed a line.
We have seen tanking before. Strategic losing. Soft landings. Quiet rotations. This is different.
A full 10 teams are openly...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Jaren Jackson Jr, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Mavericks
Jazz
Utah’s big swing at the deadline just hit pause.
Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss the rest of the season after doctors identified a localized pigmented...
Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg to miss Rising Stars Game with midfoot sprain
The Mavericks will be hitting pause on Cooper Flagg for a bit.
Dallas announced Wednesday that Flagg is dealing with a left midfoot sprain and...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Suns
Mavericks
Khris Middleton isn’t thinking about a buyout. At least not yet.
Middleton, acquired by Dallas as part of the Anthony Davis deal, said Tuesday that...
Mavericks didn’t touch base with Rich Paul before Anthony Davis trade to Wizards
The Mavericks didn’t loop in Rich Paul before trading Anthony Davis to the Wizards, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic.
Around the league, that...
NBA Notes: Nets, Cam Thomas, Mavericks, Tyus Jones, Bulls, Nick Richards
Nets
The Nets are officially moving on from Cam Thomas.
After failing to find a trade partner before the deadline, Brooklyn is waiving the fifth-year guard,...
Wizards acquiring Anthony Davis in trade with Mavericks
The Mavericks have found a taker for Anthony Davis, agreeing to send the veteran big man to the Washington Wizards, according to ESPN’s Shams...
NBA Rumors: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Mavericks, Anthony Davis, Pistons
Kings
The Kings continue to explore the market on Domantas Sabonis, and talks with the Raptors have centered on larger, multi-player constructions.
According to James Ham...
