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The Los Angeles Clippers’ decision to part ways with Chris Paul brought an unexpectedly abrupt halt to what was widely expected to be the final season of one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. Instead of a celebratory farewell tour, Paul’s brief return to the franchise he once...

According to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Houston Rockets are not interested in pursuing a trade for Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant. The Rockets made a blockbuster trade in the offseason, acquiring NBA legend Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns. However, it doesn't appear that Houston...

Less than 24 hours after being overwhelmed in Oklahoma City, the Dallas Mavericks looked like a team determined to rewrite the narrative. Their defense smothered the Houston Rockets, their pace never relented, and Anthony Davis — coming off a two-point performance against the Thunder — reclaimed command of the interior...

The Dallas Mavericks will again take the floor shorthanded on Saturday night as they host the Houston Rockets on the second night of a back-to-back. Hours before tipoff, head coach Jason Kidd announced that Daniel Gafford and Klay Thompson have been ruled out, while P.J. Washington will be a game-time...

The Dallas Mavericks left Paycom Center on Friday night with little interest in dwelling on what went wrong in a 132–111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The game unraveled across the second and third quarters, their three-game win streak evaporated, and Anthony Davis endured one of the most difficult...

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent are having conversations with the Milwaukee Bucks about the power forward's future. It appears Antetokounmpo is thinking about requesting a trade from the Bucks. With Charania's reporting in mind, NBA writers Kevin Pelton and Zach Kram of...

The Houston Rockets are not interested in trading for Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. Sam Amick of The Athletic was the first to report on the Rockets' lack of interest in a Morant trade. Many people around the NBA connected the Rockets to Morant since Fred...

The Dallas Mavericks’ trip abroad was supposed to bring energy and perspective. Instead, it exposed the same weaknesses that have plagued them since opening night. Dallas dropped both games of its two-city road trip — falling 122–110 to the Detroit Pistons in Mexico City and 110–102 to the Houston Rockets...

When Kevin Durant speaks, people listen, especially when he’s talking about the next generation. After the Dallas Mavericks’ 110–102 loss to the Houston Rockets, the 15-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion was asked about rookie sensation Cooper Flagg. Through seven games this season, Flagg has averaged 13.6 points, 6.3 rebounds,...

The Dallas Mavericks’ search for a road win continues. A back-and-forth battle with the Houston Rockets unraveled in the final minutes Monday night as Dallas fell, 110-102, at Toyota Center — its second straight defeat on the road trip and fifth loss in seven games. Amen Thompson powered Houston with...