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Anthony Davis moved quickly to correct the public narrative after being traded by the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards. What he did not move quickly to do was commit to the direction of the franchise that acquired him. That tension — between clarification and commitment — has defined the...

The Dallas Mavericks traded Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, marking the second consecutive year that Patrick Dumont and Co. made a stunning deal. Dallas, of course, traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers last season for Davis and Max Christie. Hall of...

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden are expected to recruit NBA legend LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason, according to Cavaliers Nation. James, currently a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason for the first time since 2018. He's the best player in...

There is optimism that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić has not suffered a major left hamstring injury, according to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Dončić got hurt against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday (2/5) and left the game without returning. https://twitter.com/mcten/status/2019866198633247182 The Lakers came back to beat the...

NBA legend James Harden was interested in getting traded to the Houston Rockets before landing with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. The Rockets weren't interested in reuniting with Harden, who was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cavaliers for Darius Garland. Harden is one...

The Dallas Mavericks didn't consult Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group before trading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards, according to NBA reporter Joe Vardon of The Athletic. This is noteworthy because the Mavericks were expected to work with Paul on a Davis trade after Nico Harrison was fired as...

The Memphis Grizzlies intend to trade Ja Morant this offseason, according to NBA reporter Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Morant is making $39.4 million this season. The two-time All-Star will make $42.1 million next season and $44 million in the 2027-28 season, the final year of his contract. "Memphis intends...

The Los Angeles Lakers will make a "hard push" to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, according to NBA reporter Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. The Lakers' only trade deadline move was trading Gabe Vincent to the Atlanta Hawks for Luke Kennard. Los Angeles is saving...

The Miami Heat decided not to pursue a trade for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant because of his contract and injury history, according to NBA reporter Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Morant will remain with the Grizzlies for the rest of the season. The Heat are the only team...

The Brooklyn Nets are waiving Cam Thomas, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Once Thomas clears waivers, he can sign with any team of his choice. https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/2019502974301581640 Thomas signed a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer with the Nets last offseason to end his restricted free agency. The scoring...