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Mavericks, guard Jaden Hardy agree to $18 million, 3-year deal, AP source says
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks and guard Jaden Hardy have agreed on an $18 million, three-year extension, a person with knowledge of the contract said Tuesday. The deal secures one of the backups in the star-studded backcourt led by Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson....
DeMar DeRozan's book on mental health adds to the conversation that he helped start in the NBA
For DeMar DeRozan, this path toward improved mental health started with writing a tweet. It led to him writing a book. Being in Sacramento isn’t the only new part of DeRozan’s story entering this NBA season. The six-time All-Star is now an author, after his book...
Southwest Division goes through Mavs after West champs add Klay Thompson
DALLAS (AP) — Klay Thompson has joined Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in Dallas after the Mavericks made their first run to the NBA Finals since winning the championship 13 years ago. It's Year 2 for Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio after the French wunderkind helped lead his country...
Expectations soar for Mavs with addition of Klay Thompson after run to NBA Finals
Dallas Mavericks Last season: 50-32, lost to Boston in NBA Finals. COACH: Jason Kidd (fifth season with Mavericks, 10th season overall, 323-296). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. San Antonio. DEPARTURES: F Derrick Jones Jr., G Josh Green, G Tim...
Mavs guard Dante Exum has wrist surgery as team offers no timeline for return
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum had surgery on his injured right wrist, the team announced Wednesday, without saying how long he will be sidelined. The injury to Exum came during training camp in Las Vegas and after star guard Luka Doncic had injured his calf in a...
Mavs guard Dante Exum injures wrist, and there's no timetable for a return
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum injured his right wrist during training camp in Las Vegas, and the team gave no timetable for a return. The injury to Exum comes after star guard Luka Doncic sustained a calf injury during a workout before the Mavericks left for Las...
Mavs star Luka Doncic injures calf in preseason practice, will be evaluated in a week
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic injured a calf during preseason practice and will be re-evaluated in a week. The Mavericks are in Las Vegas for training camp, and the club didn't indicate if Doncic was with the team or stayed in Dallas. The team held media day...
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are talking Mavs title with Klay Thompson on board
DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving helped sell Klay Thompson on the idea that Dallas is a destination for a career revival. Since Irving's NBA rebirth helped carry the Mavericks to the NBA Finals last season, there's little question what the addition of Thompson means for the club that...
Mavericks re-sign Markieff Morris in nod to 13-year vet's leadership role
DALLAS (AP) — The Mavericks are bringing back forward Markieff Morris, a 13-year veteran who has played sparingly since joining Dallas but brings leadership that is valued by the defending Western Conference champions. The deal announced Wednesday comes after Morris played 26...
NBA expands permissible scope of coach's challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds plays
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has expanded the permissible scope of coach's challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds plays, saying Tuesday that if a foul should have been called on the play it now can be assessed shortly after the fact. The league's Board of Governors approved the move on...
