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The Dallas Mavericks didn't consult franchise icon Dirk Nowitzki before trading Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 NBA season. Nowitzki doesn't have a big role with the Mavericks right now, but he told Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News that he's "always a phone call away"...

During an interview with Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News, NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki opened up about what advice he has for Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg. Nowitzki, the greatest player in Mavericks franchise history, hasn't met Flagg in person yet, but the two have spoken via text message....

Sabrina Ionescu will miss her third consecutive game Tuesday night when the New York Liberty visit the Golden State Valkyries, head coach Sandy Brondello confirmed pregame. Brondello said Ionescu, who has been managing a toe injury on her left foot, “had a good workout yesterday, but not good enough to...

Hall of Famer Paul Pierce believes Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will retire from the NBA after the 2025-26 season. James, 40, is the oldest active player in the NBA. He's been in the league since 2003. "If I'm a betting man, I think this will be his last...

NBA stars LeBron James and Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers are "motivating" each other this offseason, according to Greg St. Jean. St. Lean, an assistant coach on the Lakers, is with Dončić right now at EuroBasket for team Slovenia. Los Angeles lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the...

Time is running out for Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark to play again in the 2025 WNBA season. Clark, who has been out since July 15 due to a right groin injury, still hasn't started practices with contact yet. The Fever have only four games left in the regular season....

The Dallas Wings’ visit to the Minnesota Lynx on Monday night was an emotional one for rookie guard Paige Bueckers. Though Bueckers has stood out individually and is on pace to win WNBA Rookie of the Year, the Wings’ struggles continued in a 96-71 loss at Target Center. Dallas dropped...

An NBA trade idea sending Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin and Obi Toppin from the Indiana Pacers to the Portland Trail Blazers has been created. NBA writer Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Pacers and Trail Blazers: Portland Trail Blazers receive: Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin and...

The Dallas Mavericks announced Tuesday they have re-signed guard Danté Exum and requested waivers on forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper. The move first appeared on the NBA’s official transaction log Saturday, finalizing days earlier. Exum’s contract is a one-year deal at the veteran’s minimum, carrying a $2.3 million cap hit, as DallasHoopsJournal.com...

The Dallas Wings have re-signed guard Serena Sundell to a second seven-day hardship contract, DallasHoopsJournal.com reported Tuesday. Sundell first joined the Wings on Aug. 26 under a hardship deal, providing backcourt depth amid a rash of injuries. She has played 21 minutes across three appearances and will continue to be...