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NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo thought about requesting a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. The Bucks and New York Knicks had conversations about an Antetokounmpo trade, but trade talks never got serious. Antetokounmpo, who desperately wants to win another championship, issued a rather strong statement on...

The New York Knicks have been eying the statuses of several household NBA names over the years and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is at the top of the list, according to The Athletic. The Knicks and Bucks discussed an Antetokounmpo trade this offseason. New York made the conference finals...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is "super-duper proud" of Luka Dončić getting in elite shape. Dončić lost a lot of weight this offseason after the Dallas Mavericks traded him last season in part because he was out of shape. "He just looks, you know, obviously a little bit quicker,"...

The Utah Jazz are "very open" to trading Lauri Markkanen, according to NBA insider Chris Mannix of SI. Markkanen, 28, will make $46.4 million this season. "Lauri Markkanen is the name I hear most frequently," Mannix wrote. "Utah passed on an offer from Golden State for Markkanen in the summer...

The Oklahoma City Thunder are not interested in trading for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to NBA insider Chris Mannix of SI. Antetokounmpo thought about requesting a trade from the Bucks this offseason, a source confirmed to DallasHoopsJournal. If the future Hall of Famer requests a trade, it doesn't...

Newly signed guard Dalano Banton took the floor for his first practice with the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, drawing praise from head coach Jason Kidd for his size, playmaking, and adaptability. As DallasHoopsJournal.com reported, Banton joined the Mavericks on an Exhibit 10 contract, giving him the opportunity to compete for...

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James may not play in the preseason, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. The Lakers have four preseason games left. They open the regular season on October 21 at home against the Golden State Warriors. https://twitter.com/ohnohedidnt24/status/1975643882873348551 James, 40, is the oldest active player...

Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony believes LeBron James should retire from the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers. James turns 41 in December. He has one year left on his contract with the Lakers. "I don’t know (what he will do), but he should end his years with the Lakers,"...

Giannis Antetokounmpo will keep his options open depending on how the Milwaukee Bucks start the 2025-26 season, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Antetokounmpo thought about requesting a trade from the Bucks this offseason. "It is expected that Giannis Antetokounmpo will keep his options open depending on how...

The Dallas Mavericks signed guard/forward Dalano Banton on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Mavericks requested waivers on guard Matthew Cleveland. Cleveland, who signed with the Mavericks on July 8, appeared in Monday’s preseason opener against Oklahoma City. He recorded seven points, four rebounds, and two assists in 18 minutes....