Anthony Davis' agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, has established a strong relationship with Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Mavericks fired Nico Harrison on Tuesday. Davis doesn't have a no-trade clause in his contract. "As for what Harrison's...

Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont wants to err on the side of caution regarding Anthony Davis' return from injury, according to NBA insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Davis is currently out with a left calf strain. "Sources told ESPN that Davis had targeted Saturday night's road game against the Washington Wizards to...

NBA legend LeBron James is nearing a return for the Los Angeles Lakers. James, 40, is practicing today with the South Bay Lakers, per head coach JJ Redick. https://twitter.com/LawMurrayTheNU/status/1988012806734823516 James is the oldest active player in the NBA. He turns 41 in December and has been in the league since...

An NBA trade idea has the Detroit Pistons acquiring Lauri Markkanen from the Utah Jazz. NBA writer Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report created the following trade idea between the Pistons and Jazz: Detroit Pistons Acquire: Lauri Markkanen Utah Jazz Acquire: Tobias Harris, Jaden Ivey, Ron Holland II, a 2028 first-round pick (top-3...

The Dallas Mavericks could fire general manager Nico Harrison, according to NBA insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Mavericks are 3-7, while Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers are 7-3 and Dončić is averaging 37.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 9.5 assists per game. Harrison has two years remaining on...

The Minnesota Timberwolves have checked in with the Memphis Grizzlies on a Ja Morant trade, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. The Grizzlies recently suspended Morant one game due to conduct detrimental to the team. https://twitter.com/SiriusXMNBA/status/1987602010250883536 Morant "hates" playing for Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. Morant...

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...