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Jason Kidd did not hedge, soften his language, or attempt to cool the moment. After the Dallas Mavericks’ 111-107 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, Kidd walked into his postgame news conference visibly frustrated and left no doubt where he stood — on the officiating, on outside criticism,...

The Dallas Mavericks were again within a possession of flipping the result, again had the ball late, and again walked off the floor with a narrow loss — this time falling 111-107 to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night at Toyota Center as injuries, missed chances, and mounting frustration continued...

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading De'Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. It's a three-team deal with the Chicago Bulls. The Cavaliers are acquiring Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis from the Kings, who are sending Dario Šarić and two future second-round picks to...

The Portland Trail Blazers have expressed interest in trading for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to NBA insider Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Antetokounmpo is ready to leave the Bucks, who are listening to trade offers for the future Hall of Famer. The Greek Freak...

The NBA has suspended Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George for 25 games. George violated the NBA's anti-drug policy. In a statement to ESPN's Shams Charania, George said, "Over the past few years, I've discussed the importance of mental health, and in the course of recently seeking treatment for an issue...

Individual milestones came and went quickly for Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg on Thursday night. What lingered was the result. In a 123–121 loss, Flagg produced a historic 49-point performance at American Airlines Center but did not dwell on records or ceremony. Instead, his attention remained fixed on the flow...

Jason Kidd has spent decades around the NBA’s elite, first as a Hall of Fame point guard and now as a coach entrusted with shaping the next generation. After Thursday night at American Airlines Center, he spoke with the certainty of someone who believes he is watching the early foundation...

History arrived early and lingered late at American Airlines Center, unfolding in layers that connected the Dallas Mavericks’ past to their future. Before tipoff, the franchise honored Mark Aguirre, retiring his jersey as the fifth number to reach the rafters. By night’s end, Cooper Flagg had authored a performance that...

After more than two decades covering the NBA, Brian Windhorst has learned to be careful with comparisons — especially when teenagers are involved. Following Cooper Flagg’s historic performance Thursday night, Windhorst made it clear just how narrow his list truly is. Flagg’s 49-point outburst against the Charlotte Hornets didn’t just...

The Philadelphia 76ers won't trade VJ Edgecombe to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has interest in playing with Tyrese Maxey. Edgecombe is untouchable in trade talks. It's currently unknown if the Sixers have spoken to the Bucks about an Antetokounmpo trade. https://twitter.com/KyleNeubeck/status/2017259745548054961 https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/2016923258826682791 Antetokounmpo is ready to leave...