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'Worst Feeling In The World': Brendan Haywood Admits To Never Partying Before Facing Off Against Shaquille O’Neal

Few players in the NBA commanded as much respect as a prime Shaquille O’Neal. The Diesel backing you down kept opposing defenders up at night because it usually ended with a tomahawk slam.

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Sources: Why Knicks remain in pursuit of Jason Kidd amid Mavericks contract talks

The New York Knicks’ head coaching search goes on. The team reportedly had interviews scheduled for this week with former NBA head coaches Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / June 19

‘He’s on Dallas’ list’… Mavericks considering signing Washington Wizards point guard as free agent

The Dallas Mavericks will be actively hunting for a point guard ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. With Luka Doncic getting traded to the Los Angeles Lakers and Kyrie Irving expected to miss the majority of the season due to a torn ACL, it’s no surprise.

Mark Cuban News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19

Kenyon Martin dishes on why he snapped on Mark Cuban

Kenyon Martin has always been the type of person that you may not want to start trouble with, because he’s not afraid of a little confrontation, regardless of who you are.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 19

Mavericks' feelings on Cooper Flagg after pre-draft visit revealed

Cooper Flagg has wrapped up his pre-draft visit with the Dallas Mavericks, the lone team he's visiting with ahead of the draft, and the lone prospect the Mavericks brought in for consideration for the first pick.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Potential Celtics-Mavericks Trade Emerges After Cooper Flagg News

After getting the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, it would be the twist of the century if the Dallas Mavericks don't end up with Cooper Flagg. Based on the Mavericks' most recent meeting with Flagg, as reported by Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, it doesn't appear as though they'll make any surprises.

Luka Doncic News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 19

Cooper Flagg isn't worried about filling Luka Doncic's shoes on Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks purposefully set their franchise ablaze when they traded Luka Doncic away to the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a move that felt like a knife in the back to the fanbase and turned a lot of fans away from the organization entirely.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 19

Mavs still looking to erase 8-year NBA Draft mistake

The Dallas Mavericks are less than a week away from the NBA Draft, where it will be hard to see them not take Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick.

Dirk Nowitzki News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Mavericks' Message to Dirk Nowitzki on Thursday Has Caught Attention

The Dallas Mavericks are a major topic of discussion around the NBA due to holding the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. In just one week, it is expected that Cooper Flagg will be the newest member of the franchise.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19

Mavericks rumors: The 1 word describing Cooper Flagg’s private workout

As the 2025 NBA Draft nears, the Dallas Mavericks’ attraction to Cooper Flagg only continues to grow. If the team’s direction with the No. 1 overall pick was not already set in stone, Flagg’s pre-draft workout sealed the deal.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / June 19

Loyal Mavericks fans Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth don’t appear to be on Team ‘Get Over It’

Scheffler and Spieth, two PGA Tour golfers with Dallas ties, have recently expressed their own consternation with the Mavericks’ trade of superstar Luka Dončić Yes, it’s another post about our prolonged frustration with Luka Dončić being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jason Kidd News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19

Mavericks rumors: Jason Kidd’s role in Cooper Flagg visit shuts down Knicks speculation

With the NBA Draft approaching, it looks like the Dallas Mavericks are seriously honing in on Cooper Flagg, who has been the consensus No. 1 pick for some time.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / June 19

He’s here in DFW now — But he won’t be for long

From Bane to Green, Grimes to Martin, and (gulp) Luka to Davis, Dallas is perfecting the art of asset decay. He’s Here in DFW Now — But He Won’t Be for Long That’s what we said back in 2020.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 19

Cuban should be a cautionary tale for Lakers governor Buss

Mark Cuban should be a cautionary tale for Lakers governor Jeanie Buss

Jeanie Buss and her family are selling a majority share in the Los Angeles Lakers, but she will reportedly remain as the team's governor. Of course, that's also what Mark Cuban thought when he sold the Dallas Mavericks.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 18

NBA cap expert predicts Jrue Holiday will head to West

NBA cap expert predicts Jrue Holiday's next move will take him West

The Celtics should fight to keep Holiday around, but with such a lofty payroll hanging over their heads, that could be a tall task.

Kristaps Porzingis linked with trade to Western Conference team

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 18

Mavericks linked in trade rumors for $71 million former lottery pick

The Dallas Mavericks are searching for a point guard who can hold down the fort until Kyrie Irving returns from his ACL injury. He's currently projected to return in January or February, and for a team with championship aspirations, that's not good enough.

Anthony Davis News / Fadeaway World / June 18

Anthony Davis' Trade Value Revealed: Dallas Mavericks Can Get A Massive Haul

The Dallas Mavericks traded their franchise superstar, Luka Doncic, back in February for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick. While many fans hated giving up Luka, almost everyone hated the package they got in return, which shockingly only included one first-round pick and a 32-year-old big man with a history of injuries.

Mark Cuban News / The SportsRush / June 18

After Being Fined $25,000, Kenyon Martin Threatened To Beat Up Mark Cuban For Upsetting His Mother

The NBA has never been short on heated exchanges. Whether it’s trash talk between rivals, postgame scuffles, or long-running beefs, emotions often boil over in the intensity of the moment.

LeBron James News / NBA Analysis Network / June 17

Dallas Mavericks could be set to land the new LeBron James, claims ex-star

Brian Scalabrine did not hold back when asked to predict just how good Cooper Flagg will be. The first overall pick in the NBA Draft comes with sky-high expectations, and “consensus” top picks are expected to do even more.

Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16

Report: Jason Kidd not completely ruled out as next Knicks head coach

The New York Knicks have been denied permission to interview several head coaches who are under contract with other NBA teams, but their top choice could reportedly still be in play.

Kyrie Irving News / Fadeaway World / June 15

Kyrie Irving: 'I Know What It Feels Like To Lose It All Or Not Want To Be On Earth Anymore'

Kyrie Irving has never been afraid to speak his truth, but his recent comments on his personal Twitch stream may have been his most vulnerable and powerful

Daniel Gafford News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

Mavericks player destroys fan with windmill dunk at local gym

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford just taught a local gym goer a valuable lesson in staying humble. Gafford recently visited a gym in the Dallas County suburb of DeSoto, Texas.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Hoops Journal / June 13

'Bigger Than Basketball': Dallas Mavericks, Jared Dudley Dedicate Court to Help Give Youth a Second Chance

The echoes of bouncing basketballs filled the gym at the Tarrant County Juvenile Services facility Thursday — a gym that, until this week, hadn’t seen new paint or a fresh court in decades.

Jay Triano News / Dallas Hoops Journal / June 11

Sources: Jay Triano to Join Dallas Mavericks’ Coaching Staff

The Dallas Mavericks are adding longtime NBA coach Jay Triano to their coaching staff as an assistant, sources confirmed to DallasHoopsJournal.com. Triano, 65, brings more than two decades of NBA coaching experience to Dallas, including stints as both a head coach and lead assistant for offense.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 9

Former Mavericks coach trolls his old team before Game 2

Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson left Hawaii for the first time in years to accept a prestigious award Sunday. The chance to protest the Luka Doncic trade was an added bonus.

Nelson earns lifetime achievement award, rips Mavericks

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