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Report: Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer Getting NBA Interest

Duke men's basketball head coach Jon Scheyer is expected to receive NBA interest this offseason. The 2026 NBA Playoffs will continue on Wednesday night, with Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals series.

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Masai Ujiri says Mavericks needed ‘clean slate’ after firing Jason Kidd

Masai Ujiri insists the decision to move on from Jason Kidd came down to one thing. A fresh start. Speaking Wednesday, one day after the Mavericks officially parted ways with Kidd, Ujiri repeatedly emphasized the organization needed a “clean slate” as it tries to reshape itself following one of the most chaotic stretches in franchise history.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

Stephen A. Smith Explains How Jason Kidd Will Forever Be Attached to Luka Doncic Trade Disaster

Stephen A. Smith went off on “First Take” on May 20, alluding to the idea that the Luka Doncic fallout has had a long shadow. And Jason Kidd is standing right in the middle of it.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Kyrie Irving could be next player to leave Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks appear to be cleaning out everyone strongly associated with the previous regime, and that has led to speculation about the future of guard Kyrie Irving.

New Mavericks boss Masai Ujiri puts stamp on team by firing Jason Kidd

Jason Kidd linked to one team after his shocking departure from Mavericks

The 'NBA Finals-losing coaches' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?

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The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point games in one NBA postseason' quiz

Mavericks Around the Web

Who could replace Jason Kidd? Mavericks coaching candidates as Masai Ujiri launches 'open search' · CBSSports.com

Mavericks next coach predictions: Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney the top contender to replace Jason Kidd · CBSSports.com

Mavs' Ujiri owns 'very tough decision' to fire Kid... · ESPN

Jason Kidd out as Mavericks coach after five seasons as Masai Ujiri looks to start fresh: Who could be next? · CBSSports.com

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / May 20

Masai Ujiri should carefully consider Kyrie Irving decision

Mavericks' Masai Ujiri curious to see Kyrie Irving-Cooper Flagg duo, but must also consider long-term future

Is new Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri serious about keeping Kyrie Irving or trying to jack up the trade price for the high-scoring guard? Ujiri spoke to the media on Wednesday about the firing of head coach Jason Kidd and the franchise's future.

Kyrie Irving could be next player to leave Mavericks

New Mavericks boss Masai Ujiri puts stamp on team by firing Jason Kidd

Jason Kidd linked to one team after his shocking departure from Mavericks

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

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The 'NBA Finals-losing coaches' quiz

In 1949, the Basketball Association of America merged with the National Basketball League to form the National Basketball Association and the first NBA Finals were held in 1950. How many of the runner-up losing coaches can you name in seven minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

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Dallas Mavericks News / HITC / May 20

Why ex-NFL star claims Jason Kidd is ‘another casualty’ of Nico Harrison amid Mavericks sacking

Jason Kidd’s Dallas Mavericks exit has been framed by one ex-NFL star as part of the wider fallout from the team’s biggest front-office mistake. The Mavericks have spent more than a year dealing with the consequences of the Luka Doncic trade, and Kidd’s departure now feels tied to that same organizational reset.