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The Utah Jazz are "not trading Lauri Markkanen," according to NBA reporter Ben Anderson of KSL Sports. "I was told firmly by someone close to the Jazz, 'We’re not trading Lauri Markkanen,'" Anderson wrote. Markkanen is one of the best players in the NBA. He averaged 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds,...

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd believes it’s only a matter of time before Las Vegas lands an NBA franchise. Speaking Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena ahead of the Mavericks’ preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers, Kidd praised the city’s growing reputation as a premier sports hub and its long-standing...

Dereck Lively II’s brief appearance in the Dallas Mavericks’ 114–101 preseason win over the Utah Jazz wasn’t a sign of concern — it was part of the plan. Head coach Jason Kidd confirmed Tuesday that Lively’s eight-minute stint was fully scripted as the Mavericks manage minutes and evaluate rotation combinations...

The Dallas Mavericks wrap up their preseason schedule Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. CT, with coverage on KFAA-29, MavsTV Stream, and ESPN. After a 114–101 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday, head coach Jason Kidd...

NBA star Kristaps Porziņģis is eligible to sign a contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks, who acquired the big man from the Boston Celtics. However, Porziņģis told Fred Katz of The Athletic that an extension may not happen. “I know that’s an option. I wanna see how the year goes,”...

The Dallas Mavericks announced Tuesday that head coach Jason Kidd has agreed to a multi-year contract extension, keeping him at the helm as the franchise continues its pursuit of another NBA championship. Kidd, entering his fifth season as head coach, has led the Mavericks to two 50-win campaigns, including a...

The Dallas Mavericks’ health is trending in the right direction as they prepare for Wednesday’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers, and head coach Jason Kidd confirmed that several key players are on track to see extended minutes. After Monday’s 114–101 win over the Utah Jazz, Kidd said the...

Ryan Nembhard’s preseason emergence has come at a critical time for the Dallas Mavericks. With D’Angelo Russell, Danté Exum, Kyrie Irving, and Brandon Williams all sidelined, the two-way guard has stepped into an expanded role and delivered steady performances that continue to earn the trust of head coach Jason Kidd....

There is "some chance" Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid plays on opening night against the Boston Celtics. Embiid underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery in April. He only played in 19 games last season. https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba/status/1978145767836483887 The Sixers signed Embiid to a three-year, $192 million extension in September 2024. The 31-year-old big...

Anthony Davis’ return to form is taking shape at just the right time. After progressing through limited minutes early in the preseason, the Dallas Mavericks plan to ramp up his workload in Wednesday’s preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis, who underwent surgery in July to repair a detached...