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God Shammgod spent nine seasons shaping the Dallas Mavericks’ backcourt talent, leaving a mark on two of the NBA's most gifted guards. Now with the Orlando Magic, he still speaks glowingly about his time working with Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić. “I love Kyrie , you know what I mean?...

The Dallas Mavericks announced Tuesday they have re-signed guard Danté Exum and requested waivers on forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper. The move first appeared on the NBA’s official transaction log Saturday, finalizing days earlier. Exum’s contract is a one-year deal at the veteran’s minimum, carrying a $2.3 million cap hit, as DallasHoopsJournal.com...

Kyrie Irving is taking his first visible steps toward a return. The Dallas Mavericks guard was shown on video working out at the NBPA facility in New York, five months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. The footage, posted by Overtime, captured Irving moving...

During an interview with NBA legend Michael Cooper on the Showtime With Michael Cooper Lakers Podcast, Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson didn't hold back while praising point guard Kyrie Irving. Irving was the first pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, while Thompson was the 11th pick. The two guards...

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue revealed NBA legend LeBron James was "crushed" when Kyrie Irving was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics in August 2017. Irving requested a trade from the Cavaliers and was traded to the Celtics. "Bron was doing an autograph signing with...

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving says his rehabilitation is moving forward steadily, five months after surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. The team describes his recovery as ahead of schedule while continuing to urge patience. “I was in the gym doing a little bit more as...

Dirk Nowitzki admits he remains conflicted about the Dallas Mavericks’ blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, calling it one of the toughest transitions he has experienced as a lifelong Maverick. The deal, finalized last summer, stunned the NBA. Dončić — who had just carried Dallas...

Stephen A. Smith doubled down on his belief that the Dallas Mavericks have what it takes to win the NBA championship — as long as Anthony Davis is healthy enough to lead them through the postseason. On ESPN’s First Take, Smith pointed to Dallas as the Western Conference’s most dangerous...

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II reportedly underwent offseason surgery to remove bone spurs in his right foot, but he is expected to be fully recovered in time for training camp. The 21-year-old suffered a stress fracture in his right foot that was identified in January, resulting in him missing...

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving says he has no regrets about the decision that changed the course of his career. While discussing his 2017 trade request from the Cleveland Cavaliers, which sent him to the Boston Celtics, Irving explained that playing alongside LeBron James brought a level of attention...