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JaVale McGee, a three-time NBA champion and former Dallas Mavericks center, is headed to Australia. The Illawarra Hawks announced Friday that they’ve signed McGee to a one-year deal ahead of the 2025–26 NBL season. "Adding JaVale McGee to our program is a game-changer," Hawks general manager Mat Campbell said. "His leadership,...

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga made a bold declaration as he holds out for a contract he felt reflects his value as a restricted NBA free agent. “I’ll bet on myself all day,” Kuminga wrote in an Instagram story, tagging his agent Aaron Turner. The 22-year-old restricted free agent...

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...

Before Damian Lillard finalized a return to the Portland Trail Blazers in free agency, the Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly explored the possibility of signing the veteran NBA guard. According to multiple reports, there was “definite mutual interest” between the two sides before Lillard ultimately chose a three-year, $42 million deal with...

As Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga continues to seek a new deal in restricted free agency, the Phoenix Suns and Chicago Bulls are among the teams around the NBA to watch in potential sign-and-trade discussions, sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com. Kuminga, 22, is coming off a career-best season, averaging 15.3 points,...

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers are finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract that would bring the franchise icon back home, according to ESPN. The deal is expected to include a player option for the 2027–28 season and a no-trade clause, setting up a storybook reunion for the nine-time...

Bradley Beal is expected to reach a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns in the coming days, setting the stage for the three-time All-Star to become an unrestricted free agent. Multiple NBA contenders are already showing interest, but the Dallas Mavericks are not among them. League sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com that...

Kyle Lowry is staying in Philadelphia. The veteran guard has agreed to return to the 76ers on a one-year contract as he enters his 20th NBA season. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Lowry will re-sign with the 76ers on a one-year, veteran minimum deal. The 38-year-old, who was born in...

The Sacramento Kings have emerged as a suitor to watch for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, but a deal between the Pacific Division rivals is not considered imminent, league sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com. Golden State extended a $7.9 million qualifying offer to Kuminga at the start of free agency, making...

With NBA free agency set to begin Monday evening, the Dallas Mavericks are focused on veteran point guard options. League sources tell DallasHoopsJournal.com that D’Angelo Russell has become a player of strong interest for the team as it prepares to spend its $5.7 million taxpayer mid-level exception. The Mavericks preserved...