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Dallas Wings forward Alanna Smith will miss the rest of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup after suffering a lower-leg injury with Australia.

Paige Bueckers, coming off the bench, is quietly having one of the best debut tournaments for Team USA in recent memory. And while Caitlin Clark’s debut hype has gone global, Bueckers’ contributions are not being overshadowed, as Atlanta Dream co-owner and former WNBA champion Renee Montgomery recently commended the averages the Dallas Wings guard is pulling off in the World Cup.

Ahead of Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri’s first season as president since replacing Nico Harrison, Hall of Fame forward Dirk Nowitzki revealed how he was approached by the organization over the summer. After Ujiri hired Dusty May as Mavericks head coach, he attempted to recruit Nowitzki. Nowitzki discussed Ujiri’s approach during the offseason in an […] The post Dirk Nowitzki reveals Mavericks’ Masai Ujiri’s pitch for return to franchise after Nico Harrison beef appeared first on Clut...

PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 28: Assistant coach Nate Bjorkgren of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Moda Center on December 28, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers have announced several addi...

Raptors The Raptors want Kawhi Leonard. Leonard wants the Raptors. The Clippers are apparently asking everyone to wait. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Toronto and Leonard are eager to complete the agreed-upon trade that will send him back to the franchise he led to the 2019 championship. Los Angeles is believed to […] The post NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Grizzlies, Walter Clayton Jr, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Dallas Mavericks’ rotation will look a lot different in 2026-27 than it did last year. Get excited.

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 25: President Masai Ujiri and Morez Johnson Jr. of the Dallas Mavericks pose for a photo on June 25, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Now that the Dallas ...

Charles Barkley believes the Los Angeles Lakers could have a better supporting cast around Luka Doncic than the Dallas Mavericks had when Doncic and Kyrie Irving led the franchise to the 2024 NBA Finals. “I really want to see the Lakers do well. First of all, I’m a big Luka fan, a big Austin Reaves […] The post Charles Barkley: Lakers have better team than 2024 Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Australian forward Alanna Smith’s injury issues continue into the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, causing her to miss the rest of the tournament.

It’s unrealistic to expect the Heat to add either Kyrie Irving or Jrue Holiday in order to upgrade their point guard situation, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. In Irving’s case, his $39.4MM salary this season would be a major roadblock. If the Mavericks chose to trade Irving at some point, the Heat would […]

Dallas Mavericks fans loved the Masai Ujiri hire, while few are supportive of the team’s plan to leave American Airlines Center five years from now. These were two of the notable takeaways from our fan survey. More than 800 MFFLs (Mavs Fan For Life) chimed in on the summer of change we’ve witnessed in Dallas. Let’s get to the responses. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 12: Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on February 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Wally Skalij/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! F...

Which stars will be back in action and injury returns to watch for in the 2026-27 NBA season.

Kyrie Irving's future in doubt as Mavericks reportedly consider trade.

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 10: Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns and Mark Williams #15 of the Phoenix Suns talks to the media after the game against the Dallas Mavericks on February 10, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty...

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is no stranger to going viral. The All-Star guard, currently overseas with Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, has often caught attention for her antics on and off the court. The Wings star had another memorable moment during Team USA’s dominant 105-64 win over the Czech Republic. In a […]

Answering questions from the mailbag, on Kyrie, Cooper and the Mavericks in general

When Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025, much speculation surrounded LeBron James’ future with the organization. The controversial move by both the Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks might have started the revamped roster and new look that led to its current face. As James has decided to take his […] The post Luka Doncic embraces new-look Lakers with optimism appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

For guard Quentin Grimes, the decision to join the Lakers this summer was a “no-brainer.” Because for the 26-year-old Grimes, the Lakers offered several appealing factors: stability, familiarity and opportunity. Stability in the form of a four-year, $60 million contract (with a player option for the 2029-30 season) after playing for four teams over the...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 08: Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns drives the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 08, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images As we’ve gone through the Sun...