Unless something truly unexpected alters her path, the answer is almost certainly yes. At this point, there is little real debate about if - the conversation has shifted to when and under what circumstances. Crooks is tracking toward the league as a player who will complete her full college cycle...

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden are expected to recruit NBA legend LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason, according to Cavaliers Nation. James, currently a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason for the first time since 2018. He's the best player in...

One collector will walk away with a singular piece of NBA history from Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel’s first professional meeting — and it won’t be found in a box score. Topps announced a limited-edition trading card commemorating the inaugural NBA matchup between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, highlighted by...

After more than two decades covering the NBA, Brian Windhorst has learned to be careful with comparisons — especially when teenagers are involved. Following Cooper Flagg’s historic performance Thursday night, Windhorst made it clear just how narrow his list truly is. Flagg’s 49-point outburst against the Charlotte Hornets didn’t just...

Dallas Mavericks fans can exhale — at least for now. Early concerns that Anthony Davis could be facing a season-ending injury have eased, as the Mavericks no longer expect the veteran big man to require surgery on his left hand. Davis remains on a roughly six-week recovery timeline, keeping the...

The uncertainty surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks has shifted from quiet speculation to a central storyline of the NBA season. Appearing this week on the Pat McAfee Show, Shams Charania reported that Antetokounmpo’s camp has remained in steady contact with Milwaukee’s leadership since May, with discussions focused on...

The NBA trade deadline for the 2025-26 season is February 5. The date is fast approaching, and general managers and coaches across the league are under pressure to make the right changes. Although the Dallas Mavericks look unlikely for play-ins as it stands, there is less than 1% win differential...

Anthony Davis’ trade market has not disappeared. It has narrowed, reframed, and shifted toward the future. As the Dallas Mavericks navigate injuries, roster uncertainty, and limited short-term margin for error, Davis’ left hand ligament injury initially appeared to cool trade speculation surrounding the veteran big man. Instead, it has reshaped...

The NBA has undergone multiple stylistic evolutions over the past three decades, from the bruising physicality of the 1990s to the pace-and-space revolution that now defines the modern game. Even against that backdrop, the transformation unfolding in Dallas stands out for its speed and significance. In the wake of Luka...

With injuries piling up and a lack of triumphs this season, it’s fair to say the Dallas Mavericks have experienced better times. Hopefully, things will turn around as the season further progresses, but many fans are understandably pining for the good old days when the Mavericks were arguably a more...