The rising negativity that surrounds the Dallas Mavericks is wearing on and troubling ownership, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Mavericks are 3-7, while Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers are 7-3. "With the Mavericks already in a significant hole when it comes to...

Extension talks between Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks "haven't progressed," according to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Young, one of the top players in the NBA, is eligible for a four-year, $229 million extension. "Trae Young is on the final guaranteed year of his contract ($46 million) but...

NBA scouts and coaches feel Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis isn't looking as mobile as he normally does, according to Christian Clark of The Athletic. Davis reported to training camp at 268 pounds, according to the roster the Mavericks released in September. That was 15 pounds heavier than what he...

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Malik Monk has been named a trade target for the Dallas Mavericks by an NBA analyst. Dan Favale of Bleacher Report believes Monk can help the Mavericks, who are 2-6 to start the season. "Malik Monk isn't a top-tier initiator for others, but he creates havoc...

In news that shouldn't come as much of a surprise, NBA star Ja Morant "hates" playing for Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. Morant is not a fan of Iisalo's strategy of playing lineups in short shifts and then mass substituting, sources said. It has prevented Morant...

The Houston Rockets are not interested in trading for Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. Sam Amick of The Athletic was the first to report on the Rockets' lack of interest in a Morant trade. Many people around the NBA connected the Rockets to Morant since Fred...

Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro has been named a trade target for the Dallas Mavericks, who are off to a rough start to the 2025-26 NBA season. Dallas is just 2-6. Jason Kidd's group is tied with the New Orleans Pelicans for last place in the Western Conference standings....

The Memphis Grizzlies are not looking to trade Ja Morant at this juncture, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Grizzlies recently suspended Morant one game due to conduct detrimental to the team. "For all the sources we've heard from who believe Ja Morant has indeed...

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings are monitoring the Ja Morant situation with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic. The Grizzlies recently suspended Morant one game due to conduct detrimental to the team. While the Houston Rockets need a point guard after losing Fred...

The next step for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in his recovery from sciatica will be progressing to live five-on-five reps in practice, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. James has been dealing with sciatica on his right side since the end of July. "Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron...