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NBA legend LeBron James was interested in joining the Dallas Mavericks before he picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic. James will make $52.6 million next season in the final year of his contract. The four-time MVP played with...

Four NBA teams are interested in signing Ben Simmons, who is an unrestricted free agent. The four teams are the Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. "League sources say that the Suns have also had some recent dialogue...

NBA legend Chris Paul is signing a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Paul is expected to retire after next season. https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1947313863629619635 This will be Chris Paul's second stint with the Clippers. He played for the franchise from 2011-12 to 2016-17. LAC guard James Harden and Paul...

Just one year removed from being selected 17th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers, Dalton Knecht’s trade value has taken a significant hit, and it’s beginning to impact how the organization navigates its offseason roster plans. According to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha, Knecht is no longer viewed around the league...

As the NBA offseason continues, teams across the league are exploring ways to reshape their rosters ahead of the 2025–26 season. With several veterans on expiring contracts and a number of franchises shifting timelines, trade speculation remains active, particularly among teams looking to reset their core while maintaining future flexibility....

After finalizing a buyout with the Washington Wizards over the weekend, Marcus Smart plans to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers once waivers clear, sources confirmed to DallasHoopsJournal.com. The second year of the deal will be a player option. Smart, 30, gave up roughly $6.8...

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Saturday that they have requested waivers on guard Shake Milton, ending his brief tenure with the team after 30 appearances during the 2024–25 season. Milton, 27, was acquired by the Lakers in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets on December 29 and went on to...

The Los Angeles Clippers are keeping the door open for a potential reunion with Chris Paul as they look to round out their roster for the 2025-26 NBA season. Speaking to reporters Saturday via Zoom, Clippers president of basketball operations, Lawrence Frank, said the team is “strongly, strongly considering” signing...

The Dallas Mavericks are entering a transformative season. Following the February trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers and brought in Anthony Davis, the franchise has restructured its identity around defense, flexibility, and internal development. With Kyrie Irving still recovering from a torn ACL and top pick...

The Dallas Mavericks were among the first teams to shut down a top pick during NBA Summer League, pulling No. 1 overall selection Cooper Flagg after just two appearances in Las Vegas. While the move reflects a growing league-wide trend to protect high-value players during July action, Golden State Warriors...