archiveJuly 2025

Cooper Flagg knows the expectations. He knows the spotlight doesn’t dim after being selected No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft. But in his first media session following Day 1 of Dallas Mavericks Summer League practice, the 18-year-old sounded calm, grounded, and ready. “I’m excited,” Flagg said. “I’ve been in...

One NBA writer proposed that the Dallas Mavericks trade for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James if The King requests a trade from Los Angeles. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Mavericks and Lakers: Mavericks get: LeBron James Lakers get: Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall,...

It appears Bradley Beal will play for the Los Angeles Clippers next season, as according to NBA insider Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, the Clippers' trade of Norman Powell to the Miami Heat is “seen as a precursor” to the team signing Beal. Once Beal and the Phoenix Suns reach a buyout agreement,...

The Dallas Wings entered Monday night’s matchup at PHX Arena riding the momentum of a 98-89 home win over the Phoenix Mercury just four days earlier. But the rematch delivered a stark reversal. Sami Whitcomb erupted for 36 points and Alyssa Thomas recorded a triple-double with 15 points, 15 assists,...

DeWanna Bonner’s next chapter appears to be coming full circle — and she’s already back in the building. The six-time WNBA All-Star was seated courtside at PHX Arena on Monday night during the Phoenix Mercury’s matchup against the Dallas Wings, just hours after reports surfaced that she is expected to...

In a surprising turn of events, the Boston Celtics will no longer acquire NBA draft picks from the Portland Trail Blazers in the Jrue Holiday, Anfernee Simons trade, according to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe. The Trail Blazers saw some things in Holiday's physical that gave them pause. "According...

The Indiana Pacers took the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the 2025 NBA Finals. Unfortunately, the Pacers lost Game 7 to the Thunder and All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon. Haliburton, who has already undergone surgery on his right leg, will miss the entire...

The Dallas Wings return to action Monday night in a road rematch against the Phoenix Mercury, looking to build on their recent surge behind an energized rookie class. Tipoff is set for 9 p.m. CT at PHX Arena. The game will air locally in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on KFAA29...

The Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero with the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Duke. Since then, Banchero has led Orlando to the playoffs twice while establishing himself as one of the top players in the league. Banchero is the franchise player for the Magic, which...

Bradley Beal is expected to reach a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns in the coming days, setting the stage for the three-time All-Star to become an unrestricted free agent. Multiple NBA contenders are already showing interest, but the Dallas Mavericks are not among them. League sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com that...