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Golden State Warriors’ Kristaps Porziņģis Was ‘Detached’ And ‘Uninterested’ At Jimmy Butler’s Player-Led Camp
Golden State Warriors big man Kristaps Porziņģis was "detached" and "uninterested" at Jimmy Butler's player-led camp in San Diego in late September, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN.
Santi Aldama, Dereck Lively II Out Again As Dallas Mavericks List Jett Howard Doubtful At Indiana Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Mavericks have ruled out Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberović, Dereck Lively II, and Caleb Martin for Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, according to the NBA’s official injury report. Jett Howard is listed as doubtful with right calf tightness and soreness. All four missed Wednesday’s 128-110 season-opening loss to the Houston Rockets […]
‘Chomping At The Bit A Little Bit’: Kyrie Irving Details His Minutes Plan And Dallas Mavericks’ Changed Medical Staff
HOUSTON — Kyrie Irving checked out of the Dallas Mavericks’ season opener 3:51 after the opening tip Wednesday night. His minutes are lined up through conversations with a medical staff that has gone through a lot of change, he said after the 128-110 loss to the Houston Rockets. Irving finished with 15 points, 4 rebounds, […]
‘We Still Need To Come Out With A Level Of Urgency’: Max Christie On What Dallas Mavericks Take From Houston Into Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Mavericks need a level of urgency even this early in the season, Max Christie said Friday, two days after a 128-110 season-opening loss to the Houston Rockets. Dallas plays at the Indiana Pacers on Friday at 6 p.m. CT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Mavericks trailed Houston 70-38 at halftime and by […]
‘It Was In Consideration For Sure’: LeBron James Admits He Almost Signed With Cleveland Cavaliers Instead Of Philadelphia 76ers
After the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday (10/22), LeBron James told reporters that he almost signed with the Cavaliers instead of the 76ers.
‘A Blessing To Be Back’: Marist Liufau Returns To Dallas Cowboys Practice As 21-Day Window Opens After Forearm Fracture
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau practiced Thursday for the first time since fracturing his forearm in the preseason finale, as Dallas opened his 21-day window to return from injured reserve. Liufau broke the forearm against the New Orleans Saints on Aug. 28 and had surgery. He was limited in practice Thursday, and […]
‘The Best Ability Is Availability’: Cobie Durant Returns To Dallas Cowboys Practice After Missing 4 Games With Hamstring Injury
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant returned to practice Thursday on a limited basis after missing four games with a hamstring injury, and said there is nothing he cannot do physically as Dallas prepares for Monday night’s game at Philadelphia. Durant hurt the hamstring in Dallas’ 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders in […]
‘Show The World’: Javonte Williams Calls For Faster Starts, Better Run-Pass Balance Before Philadelphia Eagles Game
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams said Thursday that the Cowboys have to start faster and keep games within reach, after falling behind in back-to-back losses left Dallas throwing to get back into them. Williams ran 11 times for 41 yards and a touchdown and caught 2 passes for 9 yards in […]
‘Be A Game Changer’: Quinnen Williams Admits He Has Not Played To His Standard As Dallas Cowboys Head To Philadelphia
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams said Thursday that he has not played to his own standard this season, and that a 2-4 start has not added urgency around the fact that he has never reached the playoffs. Williams is in his eighth NFL season. The New York Jets drafted him third […]
‘Tough Profession For Tough People’: Brian Schottenheimer Says Criticism Comes With The Territory As Dallas Cowboys Sit At 2-4
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday that some of the criticism aimed at him over the past two weeks is deserved, and that he leans on his pastor, a group of former Navy SEALs, and coaches around the league to stay grounded with Dallas at 2-4. The Cowboys lost 24-16 at […]
‘D-Mo Worked Back In Today’: DeMarvion Overshown Returns To Dallas Cowboys Practice As Dee Winters, KaVontae Turpin Sit
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was a full participant in practice Thursday for the first time since a Week 1 hamstring injury, while linebacker Dee Winters and returner KaVontae Turpin did not practice as Dallas opened its week for Monday night’s game at Philadelphia. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Winters, […]
‘I Wanna Help Him Get The MVP’: Trae Young Eager To Help Anthony Davis Have Special Season With Washington Wizards After Stellar Debut
It's only one game, but Trae Young and Anthony Davis looked really good together in their first official contest as teammates on the Washington Wizards.
‘I Lost All Respect’: Golden State Warriors’ Yaxel Lendeborg Rips Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Dončić For ‘Whining And Complaining’
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg held nothing back following his NBA debut, revealing he lost all respect for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić over his relentless foul-baiting and constant complaining to the referees.
‘I Think We Needed It’: What The Dallas Mavericks Learned From Their 38-12 Second Quarter In Houston
HOUSTON — The Dallas Mavericks scored on 6 of their 30 possessions in the second quarter Wednesday night, according to play-type data reviewed by Dallas Sports Journal. The Houston Rockets scored on 18 of theirs, won the period 38-12, and went into halftime ahead 70-38. Houston won the season opener 128-110 at Toyota Center. The […]
‘The Human Element Hit Me’: Kyrie Irving Returns For Dallas Mavericks After 597 Days, Scores 15 In Loss To Houston Rockets
HOUSTON — Kyrie Irving played his first regular-season game in 597 days Wednesday night and scored 15 points for the Dallas Mavericks in a 128-110 loss to the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Irving went 6-of-9 from the field, 1-of-4 from 3-point range, and 2-of-2 at the line in 23:45. He finished with 4 rebounds, […]
‘Starting The Domino Effect’: Dallas Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg Sets NBA Record For Most Points By A Teenager In A Season Opener
HOUSTON — Cooper Flagg scored 32 points against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, the most by a teenager in a season opener in NBA history, according to Mavericks PR. Flagg was 19 years and 304 days old. He reached the mark on a 17-foot step-back jumper with 4:33 left in the fourth quarter, which […]
‘Always Fun Playing Here’: Marcus Sasser Scores 17 In Dallas Mavericks Regular-Season Debut Back In Houston
HOUSTON — Marcus Sasser scored 17 points off the bench Wednesday night in his first regular-season game with the Dallas Mavericks, in the city where he played four college seasons. The Houston Rockets won the season opener 128-110 at Toyota Center. Sasser went 6-of-8 from the field, 4-of-5 from 3-point range, and 1-of-1 at the […]
Philadelphia Eagles Get Major Saquon Barkley Injury Update Before Dallas Cowboys Showdown
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is expected to return to practice Thursday and is in line to play Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys, sources told NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field is set for 7:15 p.m. CT on ESPN and ABC. Barkley has not practiced since he injured […]
‘We Let Go Of The Rope’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Houston Rockets 128-110 In Opener As Cooper Flagg Scores 32
HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets outscored the Dallas Mavericks 38-12 in the second quarter Wednesday night at Toyota Center and took a 32-point lead into halftime. Houston went on to win the season opener for both teams, 128-110, in front of a sellout crowd of 18,055. Cooper Flagg scored 32 points on 10-of-17 shooting and […]
‘Very Familiar With Walt’: Dusty May Details Ties To Walter Clayton Jr. After Dallas Mavericks Sign Former Florida Star
HOUSTON — Walter Clayton Jr. took an unofficial visit to Florida Atlantic while Dusty May coached there and later roomed with May’s son at Florida, the Dallas Mavericks coach said Wednesday, hours after Dallas signed Clayton to a two-way contract. May spoke at Toyota Center before the Mavericks opened their season against the Houston Rockets […]
‘Challenge His Catches’: Dusty May Lays Out Dallas Mavericks’ Plan For Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant
HOUSTON — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May wants Kevin Durant taking tough shots and fighting for his catches, May said Wednesday at Toyota Center before Dallas opened its season against the Houston Rockets. Tip-off comes at 7:30 p.m. CT. The game is May’s first as an NBA head coach. He spent the previous two seasons […]
‘Quickness To The Ball’: Dusty May Stresses Physicality Before Dallas Mavericks’ Opener At Houston Rockets
HOUSTON — Physicality and quickness to the ball are the two things Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May has pushed his team on since the preseason games, he said Wednesday at Toyota Center before his NBA regular-season debut against the Houston Rockets. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. CT. Dallas hired May on June 23, a […]
Sources: Walter Clayton Jr. Signing Two-Way Contract With Dallas Mavericks After Clearing Waivers
DALLAS — Walter Clayton Jr. is signing a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks after none of the league’s other 29 teams put in a waiver claim on him by Wednesday’s 4 p.m. CT deadline, sources told Dallas Sports Journal. The Memphis Grizzlies cut Clayton and forward Micah Peavy on Monday, the league’s deadline to […]
‘There Were Days I Did’: Stephen Curry Sometimes Thought LeBron James Would Sign With Golden State Warriors This Offseason
Stephen Curry told Marc J. Spears of Andscape that he sometimes thought LeBron James would sign with the Golden State Warriors this offseason.
Golden State Warriors Exploring Trade Routes For Kristaps Porziņģis, Who Is Seriously Contemplating Basketball Future
The Golden State Warriors could trade Kristaps Porziņģis, who is seriously contemplating his future in basketball as he deals with recurring symptoms from POTS
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