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April 8, 2026
Mavs dispute claim they erred with Reaves' MRI
The Mavericks disputed Lakers coach JJ Redick's claim that their medical team examined the wrong part of Austin Reaves' body when the Lakers guard received an MRI by the Mavs' staff.
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April 6, 2026
Flagg flips ROY odds after latest 'statement' game
After putting up 45 points in a near triple-double Sunday, Cooper Flagg passed Kon Knueppel as the favorite for Rookie of the Year.
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March 31, 2026
Cuban: I regret selling Mavs to Adelson, Dumont
Mark Cuban says he regrets selling the Mavericks to the Adelson and Dumont families, adding that he "made a lot of mistakes in the process."
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March 31, 2026
SGA on MVP chatter: 'I let my game do the talking'
Calling the discourse around NBA MVP "good chatter," Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nevertheless declined to weigh in himself, saying, "No, I'm good. Thanks for asking, though. ... I let my g...
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March 25, 2026
Grizzlies rule Morant's season over due to elbow
Ja Morant will miss the rest of the season with an ulnar collateral ligament sprain in his left elbow but is expected to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season.
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March 22, 2026
Sources: OKC star Williams to return vs. 76ers
Thunder star Jalen Williams will return from a nagging hamstring injury for Monday's road game against the 76ers, sources told ESPN.
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March 19, 2026
LeBron's 6 dunks key Lakers' 7th straight win
LeBron James put on a show Wednesday night in Houston as the Lakers matched their winning streak to a season-best seven games.
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March 19, 2026
LeBron says no interest in Vegas expansion bid
LeBron James, who has publicly entertained the possibility of being part of an ownership group for a potential NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas, said he no longer intends to pursue the venture.
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March 17, 2026
KD says loss to Lakers on him: 'I'm the offense'
The Lakers, in the process of carving out a defensive identity, threw a steady diet of double-teams at Kevin Durant in the fourth quarter Monday, leading to disastrous results for Houston. "I just ...
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March 13, 2026
Celts' Brown calls out NBA's 'foul baiting' trend
The Celtics' Jaylen Brown expressed frustration with what he called the league's trend of rewarding players for "foul baiting," saying, "I just don't think it's basketball."
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March 13, 2026
SGA eclipses Wilt for NBA's longest 20-point streak
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history Thursday night against the Celtics, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record with his 127th consecutive regular-season game with at least 20 points.
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March 9, 2026
NBA stars reflect on Wilt Chamberlain's 'mythical' legacy
As Gilgeous-Alexander closes in on breaking the longest 20-point scoring streak, NBA stars reflect on Chamberlin's legacy.
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March 5, 2026
Sources: Mavs' Flagg (foot) cleared for return
Mavericks rookie star Cooper Flagg has been cleared to return after missing the last eight games due to a left midfoot sprain, sources told ESPN.
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February 28, 2026
Jokic angrily confronts Dort for 'unnecessary' foul
Thunder guard Lu Dort was called for a flagrant foul 2 and ejected from Friday night's game after appearing to trip Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who called the play "an unnecessary move."
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February 26, 2026
SGA cleared to return for short-handed Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who missed the Thunder's past nine games because of an abdominal strain, will be available Friday against the Nuggets.
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February 20, 2026
OKC still sans SGA, Williams in return from break
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder will open the post-break portion of the schedule without injured stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.
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February 13, 2026
The language of basketball: How international NBA players think about the game
For many of today's NBA All-Stars, English is their second language, and that impacts how they think about the game.
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February 12, 2026
OKC to review Williams' injury after All-Star break
Thunder forward Jalen Williams will be reevaluated after the All-Star break after again straining his right hamstring, a team spokesperson told ESPN.
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February 12, 2026
Sources: Surgery ends season for Jazz's Jackson
Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will have surgery to remove a growth in his left knee during the All-Star break. He will miss the rest of the season, sources told ESPN.
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February 12, 2026
So long, AD -- it's Cooper Flagg's team now: Why Dallas hit the reset button, and what's next
The silver lining in the Luka Doncic trade happened when the Mavericks won the draft lottery. Can they make the most of building around Cooper Flagg?
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February 12, 2026
Mavs' Flagg (foot) out for Laker game, Rising Stars
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has a left midfoot sprain that will sideline him through All-Star Weekend, the team announced Wednesday.
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February 11, 2026
Wemby nets 40 in 26 mins, was keen to be 'greedy'
Victor Wembanyama watched the fourth quarter of Tuesday's game against the Lakers from the bench, wishing he could have kept piling up statistics after scoring 40 points in only 26 minutes of what ...
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February 11, 2026
Johnson: 2-seed Spurs should have more All-Stars
Mitch Johnson appeared unhappy De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle were not named All-Stars, pointing out how the Spurs -- who have the league's third best record -- are not one of the seven teams with...
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February 8, 2026
Sengun sorry for sexist remark at female official
Rockets center Alperen Sengun expressed remorse for calling a female referee a 'b----' earlier this week and said he apologized to her after the game.
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February 4, 2026
Sources: Mavs, Raptors active in AD trade talks
The Mavericks' most active trade discussions involving Anthony Davis are with the Raptors, but no deal is imminent, sources told ESPN.
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January 24, 2026
Morant out past trade deadline with elbow sprain
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow, meaning that he will be sidelined through the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
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January 22, 2026
Midseason report card: Cooper Flagg 'better than advertised'
Halfway through a turbulent rookie season, here's what execs and scouts are saying about Flagg.
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January 18, 2026
OKC's Williams sidelined with hamstring strain
Thunder star forward Jalen Williams has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and ruled out of Monday's road game against the Cavaliers.
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January 15, 2026
Mavs' Flagg doubtful vs. Jazz with ankle sprain
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is listed as doubtful for Thursday night's home game against the Utah Jazz due to a left ankle sprain.
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January 15, 2026
Meet 'Dillon the villain': The NBA's biggest antagonist beloved by teammates
Dillon Brooks felt unwanted in Memphis but was beloved in Houston and has the Suns overachieving this season.
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