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Currently, the Dallas Mavericks have the elite back-court pairing of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. They only played a small sample size of games last season and the two all-star’s still need to build chemistry. Dallas’ owner Mark Cuban recently shared that the Mavs almost drafted a different all-star in 2020. If that happened, Kyrie […]
The Dallas Mavericks have officially waived veteran center JaVale McGee, according to sources. McGee, 35, signed a three-year, $17 million contract with Dallas last July. He is slated to make $5.73 million in 2023-24. The Mavericks had until this week to execute a stretch-and-waive for the 7-footer. In seven starts and 42 appearances with the […]
According to the latest NBA rumors, the New Orleans Pelicans were interested in trading for Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star center Jarrett Allen and Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart this offseason. However, no trade ever materialized. “This offseason offered another taste of the business of the sport, where Valanciunas’ name featured prominently in New Orleans’ trade […]
The MLB’s Miami Marlins plan to honor retiring Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem on Thursday, Sept. 7 at LoanDepot Park in the Magic City. Haslem, 43, will serve as an in-game host for next Thursday’s 6:40 p.m. game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This matchup will be known as “UD Night,” considering he attended Miami […]
Future NBA Hall of Famer and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is targeting a similar career length as Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, also a future Hall of Famer. Curry, 35, to set to enter his 15th NBA season in 2023-24. On his recent appearance on the “Gils Arena” podcast with former NBA […]
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton hopes to stay healthy next season. Sexton, 24, made 15 starts in only 48 games played in the 2022-23 season. In December 2022, an MRI revealed a mild hamstring strain in his right leg, resulting in the 6-foot-1 guard missing seven straight games. “I want to show that I’m back […]
Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo is currently competing for the Greek national team at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, and the 6-foot-6 wing is set to undergo an MRI on his left adductor after experiencing discomfort in Greece’s 109-81 loss to Team USA on Monday. Antetokounmpo, 31, is averaging 5.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals, […]
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Keyontae Johnson has launched a new nonprofit organization, “The Key to My Heart,” in collaboration with Heartfelt Cardiac Connections dedicated to saving lives through critical cardiac initiatives. Likewise, the organization aims to improve cardiac health and emergency preparedness by providing communities with access to life-saving Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and cardiac screenings to […]
Yesterday, Team USA and the Greek National team faced off in the group phase of the FIBA World Cup. These two opponents had previously met in an exhibition game. Greece gave their best effort, but still lost 109-81 to the Americans. That win means the United States is moving on to the second round. A […]
Earlier this month, former Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. considered returning to the Miami Heat before signing a one-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks. “Derrick Jones Jr., league sources say, gave consideration to signing with Miami before opting to ink a one-year veteran minimum deal with Dallas on Aug. 18,” NBA insider Marc Stein […]
