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‘He Just Let Me Be Me’: Luka Dončić Will Miss Playing With LeBron James On Los Angeles Lakers
Luka Dončić opens up about his time with LeBron James on the Lakers, revealing the emotional reason he’ll miss their unique partnership: “He just let me be me.”
‘I Picked His Brain’: Dusty May Spoke With Brad Stevens Before Dallas Mavericks Coaching Job
MACAU — Mavericks coach Dusty May has talked with several NBA coaches who started out in college, and Brad Stevens is one of them. May brought up Stevens after Thursday’s practice. On Friday, he coaches the Dallas Mavericks in a game for the first time, a preseason opener against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. […]
‘How His Body Feels’: Dusty May Says Kyrie Irving Will Play One Of Two Dallas Mavericks Games In Macao
MACAU — Kyrie Irving will play in one of the Dallas Mavericks’ two preseason games against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena, Mavericks coach Dusty May said after Thursday’s practice. Dallas has not decided which of the two games he will play. The last time Irving played was March 3, 2025. He tore the ACL […]
‘All Respect, It’s Mutual’: Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Speaks On Rockets’ Kevin Durant Praising His Dribbling Skills
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving responded to Rockets forward Kevin Durant naming his legendary dribbling ability as the one skill he wishes he could steal.
‘All Respect, It’s Mutual’: Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Speaks On Rockets’ Kevin Durant Praising His Dribbling Skills
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving responded to Rockets forward Kevin Durant naming his legendary dribbling ability as the one skill he wishes he could steal.
‘Stop The Lies’: LeBron James Fires Back At Report Saying Joel Embiid Was Late To Philadelphia 76ers Practice
LeBron James fired back at the report that said Joel Embiid was late to a Philadelphia 76ers practice.
‘Can’t Wait To Get Out Here And Play’: Morez Johnson Jr. Embraces Potential Dallas Mavericks Debut In Macao
MACAU — Fans packed the team hotel when the Dallas Mavericks arrived in Macao for the NBA China Games. Rookie Morez Johnson Jr. wants to play in front of them Friday night against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. Johnson talked after Wednesday’s practice. Dallas drafted him No. 9 overall June 23, the same day […]
‘Everybody’s In A Good Spirit’: Naji Marshall Takes In First China Trip With His Father Before Dallas Mavericks Face Houston Rockets
MACAO — Naji Marshall is in China for the first time, and his father made the trip with him as the Dallas Mavericks prepare to open the preseason against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena on Friday. Marshall talked after Tuesday’s practice, about a day after the team arrived in Macao. He brought his […]
‘Like A Little Kid At The Candy Store’: Kyrie Irving Ready For First Dallas Mavericks Game Since ACL Tear
MACAO — Kyrie Irving practiced with the Dallas Mavericks in Macao ahead of Friday’s preseason opener against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. The game will be his first in more than 19 months. Irving talked after Tuesday’s practice in Macao, three days before the opener. On Monday, ANTA told Dallas Sports Journal that […]
‘One Of His Strongest Soldiers’: CeeDee Lamb Swears Allegiance To Brian Schottenheimer After Dallas Cowboys’ Win Over Houston Texas
HOUSTON — CeeDee Lamb caught a career-high 17 passes for 189 yards in Sunday’s 34-30 win over the Houston Texans. After the game, the Dallas Cowboys receiver wanted to talk about something else. “Yeah, I just want Schotty to know that I got his back,” Lamb said of coach Brian Schottenheimer. “Honestly, I’m with him. […]
‘Let Him Hear It’: LeBron James Yelled At Joel Embiid For Being Late To Philadelphia 76ers Practice
LeBron James yelled at Joel Embiid for being late to a Philadelphia 76ers practice, according to Mike Breen.
‘Almost No Chance’: Washington Wizards Not Expected To Offer Anthony Davis Max Extension
The Washington Wizards are not expected to offer Anthony Davis a max extension, according to David Aldridge and Josh Robbins of The Athletic.
‘Right The Wrongs’: CeeDee Lamb’s Career Night, Dak Prescott’s Poise Lift Dallas Cowboys Past Houston Texans 34-30
HOUSTON — Dak Prescott threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb with 40 seconds left Sunday, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Houston Texans 34-30 at Reliant Stadium. Lamb caught a career-high 17 passes for 189 yards and 1 touchdown. Lamb’s 17 receptions are the second-most in a game in franchise history, one behind […]
Philadelphia 76ers Star LeBron James Has Chronic Arthritis In Foot
New Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James has chronic arthritis in his left foot, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Cleared For NBA China Games As ANTA Launches ‘Macao’ Pack
MACAO — Nearly 19 months after tearing his left ACL, Kyrie Irving is cleared to play in the NBA China Games 2026 in Macao with no restrictions, ANTA shared with Dallas Sports Journal. The brand will also release two new Irving signature colorways on Oct. 10: the KAI 3 “Macao Hearts” and the KAIBRID “Macau […]
‘It Don’t Look Good’: Karl-Anthony Towns Doesn’t Expect To Sign Extension With New York Knicks
Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t expect to sign a contract extension with the New York Knicks before the start of the regular season.
‘He Told Me I Wasn’t Going To Get Traded’: P.J. Washington Recalls Masai Ujiri’s Reassurance Amid Trade Rumors
DALLAS — P.J. Washington said this week that Dallas Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri told him he will not be traded. Not everyone around the league is so sure. Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported Sunday that opposing teams believe the Mavericks will consider parting with Washington at some point. Dallas overhauled […]
Dak Prescott Says He Is ‘Way More Instinctive’ Now, Calls Brotherhood the Cowboys’ Calling Card
FRISCO, Texas — Quarterback Dak Prescott said Thursday that he plays way more instinctively now than earlier in his career, because the situations he has lived through stay in his head and become second nature. Prescott is in his 11th season with the Dallas Cowboys. He said experience, good and bad, is what lets him […]
‘Jack-Of-All-Trades’: Brian Schottenheimer Details Hunter Luepke’s Expanding Dallas Cowboys Role
FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Friday that fullback Hunter Luepke is a jack-of-all-trades for the Dallas Cowboys, a player who gets better the more the staff puts on his plate. Luepke is listed as a fullback. Schottenheimer said he sees him as a third-down back, a fullback, a part-time tight end, a […]
‘Wouldn’t Be Opposed’: Brian Schottenheimer Backs Pass Interference Review After Cowboys-Ravens
FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that he would not be opposed to the NFL sending pass interference calls to its replay center in New York, and that tight end Jake Ferguson’s fumble in Rio de Janeiro was a different kind of play than the fumbles he had last season. Ferguson’s ball […]
‘A Guy Who’s On The Journey’: Klayton Adams Details Tyler Guyton’s Growth With Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that left tackle Tyler Guyton needs consistency and confidence more than anything, and that keeping him on the field is where the biggest gains will come. Guyton is in his third season after the Dallas Cowboys drafted him 29th overall out of Oklahoma in 2024. […]
‘Get Our Sea Legs’: Dallas Stars Fall To Nashville Predators 2-1, Drop To 0-2
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Dallas Stars scored 47 seconds into Saturday night’s game at Bridgestone Arena and did not score again, falling 2-1 to the Nashville Predators as Steven Stamkos and Nils Hoglander converted first-period power plays and Juuse Saros made 29 saves. Dallas has dropped its first two games of the season. Miro Heiskanen […]
‘You’re Going To Love It Here’: Joey Porter Jr. Details George Pickens’ Dallas Cowboys Welcome
FRISCO, Texas — New Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. said Thursday that wide receiver George Pickens gave him the full rundown on how the Dallas Cowboys operate as soon as Pittsburgh traded him to Dallas. Pickens and Porter were teammates with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2023 through 2024. The Steelers traded Pickens to Dallas in […]
‘You Can Do It Until It Changes’: Nick Sorensen Weighs In On Philadelphia Eagles’ Kickoff Holder Tactic
FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys special teams coordinator Nick Sorensen said Thursday that the Philadelphia Eagles can use a holder on kickoffs until the NFL rule book says otherwise, though he initially shared the view of Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower that the tactic stretched the rule’s intent. The Eagles began having punter Braden Mann […]
‘Some Really Good Things’: Brian Schottenheimer Evaluates Rashan Gary’s Start With Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that edge rusher Rashan Gary has had some really good rushes through three games, but that Gary and the rest of the Dallas Cowboys edge players have to do a better job setting the edge. Dallas acquired Gary from the Green Bay Packers in March for […]
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