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Warriors Make Major Announcement to Celebrate Late HOF Coach Don Nelson During Preseason Game vs. Luka Doncic’s Lakers

Don Nelson’s connection to the Golden State Warriors runs deep, and the franchise is preparing to bring that history back into the spotlight. The timing makes it even more interesting, with Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers set to arrive at Chase Center for a preseason matchup.

NBA News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Mavericks Target Nov. 18 Warriors Game For Don Nelson Tribute

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are targeting Nov. 18 for a tribute to former coach and general manager Don Nelson, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reported Thursday.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 10

Dirk Nowitzki, Luka Doncic Other Mavericks Greats React to Passing of Don Nelson

Hall-of-Fame coach and executive Don Nelson passed away Sunday morning after a complication from a recent stroke. Of his few stops in the NBA, his tenure with the Dallas Mavericks may be the most prominent.

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 10

Don Nelson Coaching Tree: Remembering the Lasting Legacy After His Death at 86

Don Nelson spent nearly 50 years in the NBA, first as a player and then as one of the league’s most unconventional and influential coaches. He passed away on Sunday at 86, leaving behind 1,335 regular-season victories, three NBA Coach of the Year awards, and a place in the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 9

Hall Of Famer Don Nelson Dies At Age 86

Three-time NBA Coach of the Year Don Nelson has died at age 86, his family announced in a statement, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter links).

WNBA News

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / May 29

Luka Doncic, Donnie Nelson pair to purchase Rome pro team

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic and former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson teamed to purchase professional basketball club Vanoli Cremona in Italy's Lega Basket Serie A, with a bid to become NBA Europe's representative in Rome.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / May 21

The Mavericks are cleaning house again. This time, it feels sustainable

When Donnie Nelson was fired in 2021, and Rick Carlisle stepped down shortly after, no one argued whether or not this was the correct decision. Nelson had failed to put together a functional roster, and Carlisle’s relationship with Luka Doncic grew sour.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / July 6, 2025

Donnie Nelson fires shots at how Nico Harrison treated Luka Doncic with Mavericks exit, ‘those things were sacred’

Initially, Donnie Nelson was an assistant coach to Don Nelson. Donnie became the general manager in 2005, a position he would hold until 2021. His successor is Nico Harrison, who made the Luka Doncic trade.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 5, 2025

Former Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson On The Blockbuster Luka Doncic Trade: 'A Universal Disappointment'

In a heartfelt and revealing interview with Ekipa 24, former Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson voiced his dismay over the blockbuster trade

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Hoops Journal / July 5, 2025

'People Like That Deserve to Say Goodbye': Donnie Nelson Breaks Silence on Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Dončić Trade

Donnie Nelson, the former longtime Dallas Mavericks executive who helped build the team around Dirk Nowitzki and Luka Dončić, believes the two franchise icons should have been treated the same and weren’t.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / July 4, 2025

Luka Doncic and Donnie Nelson International Reunion Announced

The Dallas Mavericks altered the course of their franchise by inexplicably trading 25-year-old superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February.

NBA News / Mavs.com / June 9, 2025

Maverick icon ‘Nellie’ honored with Daly lifetime achievement award

Sometimes, you need a refresher course on greatness. While history has a way of fading from our memories, the NBA reminded us on Sunday evening of a piece of Dallas Mavericks’ history that set the foundation of what would become one of the league’s best and most respected franchises.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / November 4, 2024