NBA free agency latest: DeMarcus Cousins to sign with Warriors
The Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT): 9:35 p.m. Julius Randle is going to play alongside All-Star Anthony Davis. Randle agreed to sign with the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, doing so quickly after his rights were renounced by the Los Angeles Lakers hours earlier. His decision was confirmed by a person familiar with the negotiations and speaking on condition of anonymity because...
The Latest on NBA free agency (all times EDT): 9:35 p.m. Julius Randle is going to play alongside All-Star Anthony Davis. Randle agreed to sign with the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, doing so quickly after his rights were renounced by the Los Angeles Lakers hours earlier. His decision was confirmed by a person familiar with the negotiations and speaking on condition of anonymity because...
Mavericks officially sign DeAndre Jordan
DeAndre Jordan has committed to the Mavericks again, and the center offered an emoji to prove it three years after he backed out on a deal to join Dallas. The Mavericks and Jordan agreed quickly after free agency opened Sunday on a one-year contract at roughly the $24.1 million he was set to make with the Clippers next season, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
DeAndre Jordan has committed to the Mavericks again, and the center offered an emoji to prove it three years after he backed out on a deal to join Dallas. The Mavericks and Jordan agreed quickly after free agency opened Sunday on a one-year contract at roughly the $24.1 million he was set to make with the Clippers next season, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
NBA sets $101.9M salary cap for 2018-19 season
NEW YORK (AP) - NBA teams will be working with a salary cap of $101,869,000 for the coming season, with a salary tax level of $123,733,000. The league released those figures Saturday night, hours before the annual moratorium starts and teams can begin negotiating with free agents. The figures are virtually the same as what teams have been expecting for some time.
NEW YORK (AP) - NBA teams will be working with a salary cap of $101,869,000 for the coming season, with a salary tax level of $123,733,000. The league released those figures Saturday night, hours before the annual moratorium starts and teams can begin negotiating with free agents. The figures are virtually the same as what teams have been expecting for some time.
Reports: DeAndre Jordan opts out of deal, opening door to sign with Mavs
The Mavericks are going after DeAndre Jordan in free agency.
The Mavericks are going after DeAndre Jordan in free agency.
NBA free agency: Everything you need to know
NEW YORK (AP) - Between the LeBron James guessing games and the Kawhi Leonard trade talk, it seems NBA shopping season is well underway. It's actually just about to start. Terms like salary caps and contract options have been in the news for weeks, so fans might have an understanding of what they all mean. For those who don't, here's an attempt to explain how this all works. Q: When...
NEW YORK (AP) - Between the LeBron James guessing games and the Kawhi Leonard trade talk, it seems NBA shopping season is well underway. It's actually just about to start. Terms like salary caps and contract options have been in the news for weeks, so fans might have an understanding of what they all mean. For those who don't, here's an attempt to explain how this all works. Q: When...
Mavericks release summer league roster and schedule
The Mavericks have released their summer league roster, and Luka Doncic is included, along with Dallas' three other picks from the 2018 NBA draft.
The Mavericks have released their summer league roster, and Luka Doncic is included, along with Dallas' three other picks from the 2018 NBA draft.
Highlights from Doncic and Brunson's intro news conference
The Mavericks introduced their top two picks in the 2018 NBA Draft on Friday. Here are the highlights from 3rd overall pick Luka Doncic and 33rd overall pick Jalen Brunson, as well as coach Rick Carlisle, GM Donnie Nelson and Assistant VP of Basketball Operations, Michael Finley.
The Mavericks introduced their top two picks in the 2018 NBA Draft on Friday. Here are the highlights from 3rd overall pick Luka Doncic and 33rd overall pick Jalen Brunson, as well as coach Rick Carlisle, GM Donnie Nelson and Assistant VP of Basketball Operations, Michael Finley.
European star Luka Doncic joins Mavericks via draft day trade
In recent weeks, it became more and more apparent that the Dallas Mavericks were focusing their first-round draft attention on European star Luka Doncic. Thursday night, the Mavs got their man.
In recent weeks, it became more and more apparent that the Dallas Mavericks were focusing their first-round draft attention on European star Luka Doncic. Thursday night, the Mavs got their man.
Mavs swap picks to get Luka Doncic
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks are going Euro with their rebuild, the same way they did 20 years ago with Dirk Nowitzki. Dallas moved up two spots in the NBA draft Thursday night to get Slovenian guard Luka Doncic, who was selected by Atlanta at No. 3 while the Mavericks picked former Oklahoma scoring sensation Trae Young for the Hawks at No. 5 as part of the deal. The Mavericks are also...
DALLAS (AP) - The Dallas Mavericks are going Euro with their rebuild, the same way they did 20 years ago with Dirk Nowitzki. Dallas moved up two spots in the NBA draft Thursday night to get Slovenian guard Luka Doncic, who was selected by Atlanta at No. 3 while the Mavericks picked former Oklahoma scoring sensation Trae Young for the Hawks at No. 5 as part of the deal. The Mavericks are also...
NBA teams look to the future with draft lottery, combine
Even with the conference finals going on, the NBA's eyes turn to the future this week. A future that, perhaps, will have less tanking. The draft lottery - the last before changes come next year to dissuade tanking - is Tuesday night, and then about 70 players will partake in the draft combine that starts on Wednesday. Those events are both happening in Chicago, as are some various league...
Even with the conference finals going on, the NBA's eyes turn to the future this week. A future that, perhaps, will have less tanking. The draft lottery - the last before changes come next year to dissuade tanking - is Tuesday night, and then about 70 players will partake in the draft combine that starts on Wednesday. Those events are both happening in Chicago, as are some various league...
Aging Nowitzki, young Smith want Mavs to be relevant again
DALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki plans to become the first player to spend all 21 seasons with the same NBA franchise. Dennis Smith Jr. will be half the German star's age when the Dallas Mavericks open next season looking to end the first two-year playoff drought in nearly two decades. The team posted its worst record since 1997-98, the year before Nowitzki arrived.
DALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki plans to become the first player to spend all 21 seasons with the same NBA franchise. Dennis Smith Jr. will be half the German star's age when the Dallas Mavericks open next season looking to end the first two-year playoff drought in nearly two decades. The team posted its worst record since 1997-98, the year before Nowitzki arrived.
Dennis Smith Jr. among players named in FBI probe into college corruption
New details of payments to players in a federal investigation that has lurked in the shadows since first rocking college basketball last fall mark the latest threat to the sport's basic foundation, showing the breadth of alleged corruption. Bank records and other expense reports that are part of the investigation list a wide range of impermissible payments from agents to at least two dozen...
New details of payments to players in a federal investigation that has lurked in the shadows since first rocking college basketball last fall mark the latest threat to the sport's basic foundation, showing the breadth of alleged corruption. Bank records and other expense reports that are part of the investigation list a wide range of impermissible payments from agents to at least two dozen...
Nash, Kidd, Hill among finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Point guards could run the show in the next Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class, with Jason Kidd and two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash among the 13 finalists announced Saturday morning. Ray Allen, Grant Hill, Maurice Cheeks and Chris Webber also made the cut, but the two standout point guards are all but locks to headline the class, which will be unveiled during the...
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Point guards could run the show in the next Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class, with Jason Kidd and two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash among the 13 finalists announced Saturday morning. Ray Allen, Grant Hill, Maurice Cheeks and Chris Webber also made the cut, but the two standout point guards are all but locks to headline the class, which will be unveiled during the...
Original Mavs owner Don Carter dead at 84
The original owner of the Dallas Mavericks has died.
The original owner of the Dallas Mavericks has died.
Rockets beat Mavericks 104-97 for 8th straight win
HOUSTON (AP) - James Harden scored 27 points, Chris Paul added 25 and the Houston Rockets easily handled the short-handed Dallas Mavericks to get a 104-97 win on Sunday night. The Rockets have won eight straight and 12 of 13. The Rockets led for most of the game, but the Mavericks kept it close until a couple of runs in the third quarter allowed Houston to pull away.
HOUSTON (AP) - James Harden scored 27 points, Chris Paul added 25 and the Houston Rockets easily handled the short-handed Dallas Mavericks to get a 104-97 win on Sunday night. The Rockets have won eight straight and 12 of 13. The Rockets led for most of the game, but the Mavericks kept it close until a couple of runs in the third quarter allowed Houston to pull away.
Nowitzki, Mavs spoil Thomas debut in 130-123 win over Lakers
DALLAS (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki scored a season-high 22 points, Harrison Barnes had 21 and the last-place Dallas Mavericks spoiled Isaiah Thomas' strong debut with the Lakers, beating Los Angeles 130-123 on Saturday night.
DALLAS (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki scored a season-high 22 points, Harrison Barnes had 21 and the last-place Dallas Mavericks spoiled Isaiah Thomas' strong debut with the Lakers, beating Los Angeles 130-123 on Saturday night.
Curry, Durant lead Warriors past Mavericks, end 2-game skid
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry had 20 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors bounced back from a tough recent stretch to beat the Dallas Mavericks 121-103 on Thursday night. Kevin Durant added 24 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots while Draymond Green put up another impressive line: 12 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry had 20 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors bounced back from a tough recent stretch to beat the Dallas Mavericks 121-103 on Thursday night. Kevin Durant added 24 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots while Draymond Green put up another impressive line: 12 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, two blocks and...
Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets beat Mavericks 91-89
DENVER (AP) - Nikola Jokic completed his second triple-double with a late jumper to put Denver ahead, and the Nuggets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 91-89 on Saturday night. Jokic had 11 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists. Gary Harris scored 24 to help Denver rally from nine points down in the fourth quarter for its third straight victory.
DENVER (AP) - Nikola Jokic completed his second triple-double with a late jumper to put Denver ahead, and the Nuggets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 91-89 on Saturday night. Jokic had 11 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists. Gary Harris scored 24 to help Denver rally from nine points down in the fourth quarter for its third straight victory.
Lillard leads Trail Blazers past Mavericks 107-93
DALLAS (AP) - Damian Lillard scored 29 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the Dallas Mavericks 107-93 on Friday night. C.J. McCollum added 20 points and Jusuf Nurkic had 12 for the Trail Blazers (27-22), who have won four of their past five games - including two wins against the Mavericks. Ed Davis had 15 points and 13 rebounds off the bench.
DALLAS (AP) - Damian Lillard scored 29 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the Dallas Mavericks 107-93 on Friday night. C.J. McCollum added 20 points and Jusuf Nurkic had 12 for the Trail Blazers (27-22), who have won four of their past five games - including two wins against the Mavericks. Ed Davis had 15 points and 13 rebounds off the bench.
Sharp-shooting Lillard gets 31 points, Blazers beat Mavs
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Damian Lillard hit his first nine shots - including seven 3-pointers - en route to 31 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 117-108 on Saturday night. Lillard shot 10 of 15 from the floor and handed out nine assists. CJ McCollum added 26 points for Portland, which won its third straight game overall and season-best sixth straight at home.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Damian Lillard hit his first nine shots - including seven 3-pointers - en route to 31 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Dallas Mavericks 117-108 on Saturday night. Lillard shot 10 of 15 from the floor and handed out nine assists. CJ McCollum added 26 points for Portland, which won its third straight game overall and season-best sixth straight at home.