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The Dallas Mavericks waived Dalano Banton, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and Dennis Smith Jr. on Friday as the team trimmed its roster ahead of opening night. Banton appeared in one preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 15, finishing with three points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal in...

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is not in great shape right now, according to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN. "James Harden is actually not even in that great of shape," Windhorst said. "That's one of the things that the scouts have said is that Harden has been in...

Trae Young is "really frustrated" the Atlanta Hawks didn't offer him the full max in extension talks, a league source told DallasHoopsJournal. Young was eligible for a four-year, $229 million extension. The point guard will make $45.9 million this season. He can become an unrestricted free agent next offseason by...

Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat are not expected to agree to an extension, according to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Herro will make $31 million this season and $33 million next season in the final year of his deal. "Tyler Herro is coming off an All-Star season and is...

Steve Kerr told Anthony Slater of ESPN that he will not leave Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors for another NBA coaching job. Kerr made headlines recently when he said he wouldn't seek a contract extension beyond this season. "Management and ownership would have to want it to continue,"...

The Sacramento Kings signed Russell Westbrook to a non-guaranteed, one-year deal, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Kings can waive Westbrook at any point this season and not be affected financially. https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto/status/1979190675959673329 Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Dennis Schröder recruited Westbrook to the Kings, a...

Cooper Flagg’s first NBA preseason wasn’t about easing into the league — it was about proving he belongs. The 18-year-old No. 1 overall pick closed out the Dallas Mavericks’ exhibition slate with another steady performance in Wednesday’s 121–94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena, showing maturity and...

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks won't agree to an extension before the 2025-26 NBA season starts, according to Fred Katz and Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Young is eligible for a four-year, $229 million extension. The point guard will make $45.9 million this season. He can become an unrestricted...

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 season, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. George is recovering from left knee surgery. He got injured during a workout over the summer. "I've been talking to people in Paul George's camp and I'm...

During an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, two-time NBA champion Jrue Holiday said he was "super excited" when Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens called him and told him he was being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. Holiday has a close relationship with Trail Blazers...