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Cooper Flagg is on the verge of a moment that has been years in the making. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft will make his official debut Wednesday night when the Dallas Mavericks open the season at home against the San Antonio Spurs. “Everything — the...

NBA legend LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers believes the Dallas Mavericks will be "super intriguing" this season. The Mavericks have a talented roster, headlined by Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Cooper Flagg and Daniel Gafford. "Dallas is super intriguing in that sense," LeBron James said on the...

Some members of the Sacramento Kings are worried about NBA legend Russell Westbrook, according to Ahn Fire Digital. The Kings signed Westbrook to a one-year, $3.6 million contract. The deal is non-guaranteed, so Sacramento can waive the veteran guard at any point this season and not be affected financially. "Some...

The Miami Heat didn't make a firm extension offer to Tyler Herro, according to NBA reporter Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Herro will make $31 million this season and $33 million next season in the final year of his deal. "According to a source, the Miami Heat and Tyler...

Jason Kidd isn’t rushing to define what the Dallas Mavericks will look like this season. After a summer of change that included integrating Anthony Davis, developing Cooper Flagg’s point-forward role, and leaning into one of the league’s biggest lineups, Kidd said Monday that identity will take time. “We’re a work...

P.J. Washington doesn’t care whether his name is called with the starters or whether he checks in midway through the first quarter. His message entering the 2025–26 season is simple — his role “doesn’t matter” as long as the Dallas Mavericks win. “Just coming here trying to win, doing everything...

The New York Knicks likely did some backchannel exploration to determine if there was any pathway to pursue Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla this offseason, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Knicks needed a new coach after firing Tom Thibodeau. "Yet it has also...

During an interview with Ann Killion of The San Francisco Chronicle, NBA star Jimmy Butler opened up about playing for the Golden State Warriors. Butler, who has been traded by every NBA team he's been on, said he's "lucky to be part of this phenomenal organization." The Warriors have been...

The Houston Rockets signed Kevin Durant to an extension $30 million below the max, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Durant got a two-year, $90 million extension with the Rockets. The NBA legend was eligible for a two-year, $120 million deal. "This is a great deal for Kevin...

Chicago Bulls point guard Coby White will miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season. White is dealing with a right calf strain. https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/1980306040353919459 White appeared in 74 games for the Bulls last season. He averaged 20.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks while shooting 45.3%...