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Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves "didn't pay much attention" to Rich Paul's trade comments, according to NBA reporter Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Paul, who is LeBron James' agent, said on his podcast with Max Kellerman that the Lakers should trade Reaves to the Memphis Grizzlies for Jaren Jackson...

The Minnesota Timberwolves are unlikely to trade for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant or Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, according to NBA reporter Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The Timberwolves are in fourth place in the Western Conference standings. "The Timberwolves have been combing the trade market for weeks, evaluating...

The Dallas Mavericks will again be tested by attrition as they prepare for Saturday’s rematch against the Utah Jazz, balancing momentum from their most complete performance of the season with an injury report that remains extensive. Dallas enters the matchup at 16–26, positioned in the lower tier of a tightly...

As the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline approaches, front offices across the league continue to evaluate opportunities shaped by health, leverage, and long-term direction. For the Dallas Mavericks, those conversations are unfolding against the backdrop of a 16–26 record and a season focused on navigating Cooper Flagg’s rookie year. At...

As the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline approaches, league executives continue to evaluate opportunities shaped by standings, contracts, and competitive timelines. One name increasingly viewed as a pivot point is Michael Porter Jr., whose career-best production has coincided with a clear rebuilding posture from the Brooklyn Nets. Brooklyn sits near...

An NBA player’s trade value does not always align neatly with box-score production. Just ask the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis has struggled this season as injuries have ravaged its rotation and disrupted any sense of continuity. The Grizzlies find themselves buried in the Western Conference standings, well outside the playoff picture,...

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, several teams remain firmly embedded in league-wide speculation. Few are mentioned as frequently as the Golden State Warriors. The reasoning is straightforward. Golden State is operating at the back end of a dynasty. The Warriors have struggled to gain real traction during the 2025–26...

The Dallas Mavericks could again be shorthanded when they face the Utah Jazz in Saturday’s rematch, with Cooper Flagg’s status remaining in doubt as Dallas continues to navigate an extended stretch of injuries. Flagg was listed as doubtful on the Mavericks’ latest injury report after suffering a left ankle sprain...

The NBA trade deadline for the 2025-26 season is February 5. The date is fast approaching, and general managers and coaches across the league are under pressure to make the right changes. Although the Dallas Mavericks look unlikely for play-ins as it stands, there is less than 1% win differential...

As the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline approaches, New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi has emerged as a name to monitor as teams around the league evaluate young, cost-controlled options at the position. Sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com that the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls are among the teams that have been...