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• Jrue Holiday would be ideal for MavericksThe Celtics need to reset following Jayson Tatum's injury. The Mavs need to make good after the controversial decision to trade Luka Doncic. Holiday could be the key for both teams....2025Continue with Jayson Tatum -
• Report: Lakers’ Austin Reaves Recovering From Serious Injury
According to Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is still recovering from a serious toe injury. Reaves wasn’t healthy during the 2025 playoffs. The Lakers, despite having Reaves, LeBron James and Luka Doncic, lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round in five games. “Yet according to […] The post Report: Lakers’ ...2025Click for news about Dan Woike
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• Mavericks To Target Acquisition Of Point Guard In OffseasonThe Dallas Mavericks will have an unexpected instant infusion of talent after winning the lottery and their plan to select Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick. However, with Kyrie Irving out until at least January as he recovers from a torn ACL, the Mavericks will need to acquire a point guard. The Mavericks were suddenly without any capable point guards following their trade of Luka Doncic a...2025Click for news about Dallas Mavericks -
• Community Shootaround: Draft Lottery Changes
Is it time for another change to the draft lottery? That’s what many people are thinking after seeing the Mavericks leapfrog 10 other teams and win the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes on Monday. If not for a wave of injuries – and of course, the controversial Luka Doncic trade – Dallas wouldn’t have even held any […]...2025See also Cooper Flagg
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• Mavericks Won't Trade Pick, Plan To Select Cooper Flagg At No. 1The Dallas Mavericks have no plans to trade the top overall pick after winning the lottery on Monday and intend to select Cooper Flagg, sources tell ESPN's Tim MacMahon. The Mavs had only a 1.8% chance of winning the lottery. The Mavericks surprisingly were in the lottery after reaching The Finals in 2024, but they dealt with injuries throughout the season and traded away Luka Doncic shortly befor...2025Visit the page Dallas Mavericks -
• Mavericks Win 2025 NBA Draft Lottery; Spurs, Sixers, Hornets In Top-4The NBA held its 2025 Draft Lottery in Chicago on Monday with the Dallas Mavericks winning the lottery with a 1.8 percent chance. The San Antonio Spurs moved up to No. 2 ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers at No. 3, and Charlotte Hornets at No. 4. Cooper Flagg is the presumptive No. 1 pick with Dylan Harper expected to be selected at No. 2. The draft is expected to open up considerably after the first...2025See more articles Dallas Mavericks -
• Lakers 'Couldn't Live With What They Saw' On Mark Williams' PhysicalThe Los Angeles Lakers rescinded their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams at the deadline after he failed the team's physical examination. "[The Lakers] just couldn't live with what they saw," a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN regarding Williams' physical examination results. Williams was specifically requested by Luka Doncic as his preferred lob partner from availab...2025See also Los Angeles Lakers -
• Luka Doncic 'Feeling Much Better' Ahead Of Game 4Luka Doncic is "feeling much better" ahead of Game 4 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "Luka Doncic is rested. He's feeling much better. And outside of a team meeting and individual treatment, I'm told Luka Doncic spent all of Saturday sleeping in his bed, which is something he could not do on Thursday and Friday when he was dealing wit...2025Continue with Los Angeles Lakers -
• Luka Doncic Admits He ‘Played Through A Lot Of Injuries’ With Mavericks: ‘A Lot Of People Don’t Know That’
Luka Doncic told Malika Andrews of ESPN that he “played through a lot of injuries” during his time with the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic, who is now on the Los Angeles Lakers, was traded by Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison over conditioning issues. “I would say I gave everything to that franchise,” Doncic said. “I played […] The post Luka Doncic A...2025Read about Malika Andrews
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• Jason Kidd 'Resented' Front Office For Being Tasked With Remaking Roster Built For Luka DoncicJason Kidd harbored resentment toward the Dallas Mavericks front office regarding their midseason trade of Luka Doncic, despite sharing some of the same frustrations with the star player that led to the move, according to multiple team and league sources speaking to DLLS Sports. Kidd was reportedly frustrated not only by the team's injury crisis but also by being tasked with reinventing a roster t...2025See more Jason Kidd
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Luka Doncic injury and suspension
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• Report: Nico Harrison ‘Griped’ That Luka Doncic Was Holding Mavericks ‘Hostage’
According to NBA insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Nico Harrison “griped” that Luka Doncic was holding the Dallas Mavericks “hostage.” Harrison wasn’t happy when Doncic didn’t join the Mavericks on a road trip. Doncic wanted to stay in Dallas to rehab his calf injury, while Harrison wanted the superstar to rehab on the road with […] The post Report: Nico Harri...2025See more Nico Harrison
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• Mavs proud as 'tumultuous' year ends in play-in
Klay Thompson said the Mavericks "persevered" through a season ravaged by injuries and the shocking trade of Luka Doncic, one that came to an end Friday night in a 120-106 play-in loss to the Grizzlies....2025See more articles Klay Thompson
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• Mavericks injury update: Kyrie Irving (knee) could return by January 2026
The Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 season was derailed for several reasons. First, the team traded All-NBA PG Luka Doncic to the Lakers at the trade deadline. On top of that, the Mavs had multiple players deal with long-term injuries in the second half of the season. That included nine-time all-star Kyrie Irving. He tore his ACL […] The post Mavericks injury update: Kyrie Irving (knee) cou...2025Visit the page Kyrie Irving
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• Kyrie Irving Could Return In January; Mavs Interested In New Three-Year DealWhile the intended plans for Nico Harrison and the Dallas Mavericks were thwarted by injuries after they traded Luka Doncic, there is optimism within the franchise that Kyrie Irving will be able to return from his ACL tear prior to the 2026 All-Star break. Irving's contract status is also a question as he could become a free agent this offseason. The Mavericks have interest in having Irving decli...2025See more articles Kyrie Irving -
• Nico Harrison Has 'No Regrets' On Trading Luka Doncic To Lakers
Nico Harrison, along with new Dallas Mavericks' CEO Rick Welts, held an hour-long session Tuesday morning with a select group of Dallas-based media. The controversial trade of Luka Doncic for a package headlined by Anthony Davis dominated the discussion. Harrison's only other media availability since the trade was a brief pregame session the following day in Cleveland "There's no regrets on the tr...2025Visit the page Nico Harrison
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• Luka Doncic Choosing Not To Travel With Mavs During Late January Road Trip Frustrated ExecsNico Harrison wanted Luka Doncic to travel with the Dallas Mavericks during a five-game, 10-day road trip in late January as he continued his rehabilitation from a calf strain. Doncic had believed he had suffered the calf strain on Christmas because he returned too soon from a previous injury. Doncic's camp also believed plane rides could create a possible setback and that he could maximize his wo...2025Read about Nico Harrison -
• Report: Mavericks were ‘frustrated’ Luka Doncic didn’t travel and rehab calf injury with team
According to NBA insiders Christian Clark, David Aldridge, Sam Amick and Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Dallas Mavericks were “frustrated” that Luka Doncic didn’t travel and rehab his calf injury with the team. Doncic suffered a serious calf injury on Christmas against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He rehabbed in Dallas with his medical team instead […] The post Report:...2025Click for news about Sam Amick
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• Report: Mavericks thought Luka Doncic ‘isolated himself from the rest of the team’ during rehab stints
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks thought Luka Doncic “isolated himself from the rest of the team” during his rehab stints. Doncic suffered multiple injuries during his Mavericks career. “The Mavericks likewise asserted that Dončić, during his various rehab stints this season, isolated himself from the rest of the team,” Stein wrote. […] ...2025Visit the page Marc Stein
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• Mavericks injury report: Dereck Lively II (ankle) could return Wednesday vs. the Hawks
The Mavericks lost 113-109 to the Nets on Monday night. Dallas is 37-39 this season and will be fighting for a playoff spot in the play-in tournament. On top of trading away Luka Doncic, the Mavericks’ season has been derailed by injuries. Top players on their roster have missed significant time in 2024-25 due to […] The post Mavericks injury report: Dereck Lively II (ankle) could ret...2025Visit the page Dereck Lively
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• Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Talks Injury, Trade, More
10-time All-Star Mavericks big man Anthony Davis is loving life with his new team. The 6’10” pro has only appeared in three games since being traded as the centerpiece in the Lakers’ blockbuster pre-deadline deal for All-NBA Team guard Luka Doncic. But he’s already enjoying life with Dallas, as he told Marc J. Spears of […]...2025Check it out Anthony Davis
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• Kyrie Irving calls out media members who said heavy minutes led to ACL tear: ‘I didn’t have a fatigue injury, I take great care of my body’
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving called out NBA media members who said heavy minutes led to his ACL tear. Irving tore his left ACL on March 3 against the Sacramento Kings. The All-Star was playing a lot of minutes since the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic and had several rotational players injured. However, Irving said on […] The post Kyrie Irving calls out media members who said ...2025Continue with Kyrie Irving
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• LeBron James returns from injury, but Lakers look lost in blowout loss to BullsLuka Doncic finishes with 34 points and LeBron James scores 17, but the Lakers can't keep pace with Coby White and the Chicago Bulls in a 146-115 loss....2025Continue with LeBron James
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• Lakers’ Luka Doncic day-to-day with sprained ankleLakers star Luka Doncic will miss Thursday’s home game against the Bucks with a right ankle sprain, as first reported by Dave McMenamin of ESPN. A team source told Hoops Wire that Doncic’s injury is considered “day-to-day.” Doncic had previously been ruled out for last Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to left calf […] The post Lakers’ Luka Donc...2025Click for news about Dave McMenamin -
• Mavericks face potential forfeits over deepening injury crisisThe Luka Doncic curse persists....2025 -
• Luka Doncic Sits Loss Versus Nuggets Due To Calf, Ankle InjuryLuka Doncic missed the Los Angeles Lakers' 131-126 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night with a left calf injury and sprained right ankle. LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Jaxson Hayes had all previously left the Lakers' road trip early to receive treatment in Los Angeles. Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent, and Trey Jemison III were also out against the Nuggets. The Lakers finished 0-4 on the...2025Read about Los Angeles Lakers -
• Lakers’ Luka Doncic Won’t Play Against Nuggets Friday Night
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will sit out Friday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets to manage a lingering calf injury and sprained right ankle. The superstar from Slovenia is fresh off dropping 45 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists in a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks the night before. The Lakers are 0-3 […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic Won’t Play Against ...2025Visit the page Los Angeles Lakers
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• LeBron James' injury could cost Lakers their contender statusUp until Saturday, the Lakers were enjoying a honeymoon period after acquiring Luka Doncic. Most fans and media were viewing Los Angeles as the clear winner of the most shocking trade in NBA history....2025Read about LeBron James -
• Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves take blame for Lakers losing to lowly Nets without LeBron James: ‘I played incredibly bad’
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the lowly Brooklyn Nets on Monday (3/10) for their second loss in a row. Even though NBA legend LeBron James didn’t play due to a groin injury, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were in the lineup and the Lakers had a 15-point lead early. However, the Nets outscored the […] The post Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves take blame for Lakers losing to lowly Nets w...2025See more Austin Reaves
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• Report: Luka Doncic Told LeBron James To Take His Time In Return From Groin Injury
According to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Luka Doncic told LeBron James to take his time in his return from a groin injury. LeBron suffered a groin injury on March 8 against the Boston Celtics. He’s expected to miss one-to-two weeks. The Los Angeles Lakers are in second place in the Western Conference standings. […] The post Report: Luka Doncic Told LeBron Jam...2025See more Groin Injury
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• Luka Doncic On Injury & Facing Celtics for First Time as a Laker
Luka Doncic got the full Lakers experience after his first game against longtime rivals the Celtics on their home court. Things didn’t go LA’s way though, after they went down 111-101 to end their eight-game winning streak and Doncic and LeBron both picked up injuries. After the game, Doncic reflected on being back in Boston […] The post Luka Doncic On Injury & Facing Celtic...2025
