With the news that starting center Dereck Lively II will be out for 2-3 months, the Mavericks are trying to avoid free-fall after losing nine of their last 12 games. With an important matchup against the Timberwolves looming,

Bradley Beal's agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, told Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic on Wednesday that any reports suggesting his client

The Phoenix Suns have made a trade. No, not that trade. Jimmy Butler remains a member of the Miami Heat for the time being, but even as the Suns continue to try to pry him away, they have managed to make a deal of another sort by acquiring Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards along with a 2025 Denver Nuggets second-round pick for Josh Okogie and three second-round picks: two from the Nuggets (2026 and 2031) along with a Suns original (2031).

One NBA executive joked about Suns owner Mat Ishbia having a new rule made for him with the Kevin Durant trade possibly backfiring.

The Oklahoma City Thunder might want to swap out some of their young depth for an established, veteran superstar as they look to win an NBA title this season.

Trae Young received an injury update for Tuesday night's game as the Hawks prepare to play the Suns in Atlanta.

Kidd is widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 1994. Kidd played for the Phoenix Suns, the New Jersey Nets, before returning to the Mavs, where he won his first NBA championship.

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The Dallas Mavericks and Charlotte Hornets kick off an early slate of NBA games on Martin Luther King Day with a noon ET tip at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

Buckle up, folks. The Dallas Mavericks are about to play three of their four opponents from last season’s extensive playoff run over a span of four days. As part of the third annual NBA Rivals Week, the Mavericks will face a grueling stretch with rematches against the Minnesota Timberwolves,

As the Phoenix Suns push for a NBA playoff spot after their win over the Wizards, Kevin Durant has faced criticism from fans. The star responded sharply on social media, defending himself from the critics.