archiveOctober 2025

The Utah Jazz are "very open" to trading Lauri Markkanen, according to NBA insider Chris Mannix of SI. Markkanen, 28, will make $46.4 million this season. "Lauri Markkanen is the name I hear most frequently," Mannix wrote. "Utah passed on an offer from Golden State for Markkanen in the summer...

The Oklahoma City Thunder are not interested in trading for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to NBA insider Chris Mannix of SI. Antetokounmpo thought about requesting a trade from the Bucks this offseason, a source confirmed to DallasHoopsJournal. If the future Hall of Famer requests a trade, it doesn't...

Newly signed guard Dalano Banton took the floor for his first practice with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, drawing praise from head coach Jason Kidd for his size, playmaking, and adaptability. As DallasHoopsJournal.com reported, Banton joined the Mavericks on an Exhibit 10 contract, giving him the opportunity to compete for...

The Dallas Mavericks entered Tuesday’s practice with encouraging signs on the injury front and a new addition to their training-camp roster, as head coach Jason Kidd continues evaluating combinations ahead of the team’s second preseason game. The Mavericks opened preseason with a 106-89 win over the defending champion Oklahoma City...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James may not play in the preseason, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. The Lakers have four preseason games left. They open the regular season on October 21 at home against the Golden State Warriors. https://twitter.com/ohnohedidnt24/status/1975643882873348551 James, 40, is the oldest active player...

Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony believes LeBron James should retire from the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers. James turns 41 in December. He has one year left on his contract with the Lakers. "I don’t know (what he will do), but he should end his years with the Lakers,"...

Giannis Antetokounmpo will keep his options open depending on how the Milwaukee Bucks start the 2025-26 season, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Antetokounmpo thought about requesting a trade from the Bucks this offseason. "It is expected that Giannis Antetokounmpo will keep his options open depending on how...

The Dallas Mavericks signed guard/forward Dalano Banton on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Mavericks requested waivers on guard Matthew Cleveland. Cleveland, who signed with the Mavericks on July 8, appeared in Monday’s preseason opener against Oklahoma City. He recorded seven points, four rebounds, and two assists in 18 minutes....

The Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks discussed a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. The Knicks were the only team Antetokounmpo was open to getting traded to this offseason. "Ever since the NBA draft combine in mid-May, Alex Saratsis, an Octagon managing director and...

Cooper Flagg’s first night in an NBA uniform looked every bit like the beginning of something special. The 18-year-old forward delivered an all-around performance in his preseason debut Monday night, helping the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-89 at Dickies Arena. In just 14 minutes, the top overall...