With Kyrie Irving still recovering from his ACL tear, the Mavericks and head coach Jason Kidd found themselves searching for an answer at the point guard position to open the season. No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg was miscast in that role this fall, while other options like offseason addition D’Angelo Russell and 2024/25 standout Brandon Williams struggled to produce as … [Read more...] about Ryan Nembhard Making Strong Case For Promotion From Two-Way Deal
Mavs’ Dereck Lively Seeking Multiple Opinions For Foot Injury
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is seeking multiple opinions on the next steps to take to treat his injured right foot, according to the team (Twitter link). Lively was spotted in a walking boot during Wednesday’s shootaround, tweets Christian Clark of The Athletic. The 12th overall pick in the 2023 draft, Lively last played on November 21 against New Orleans. He has been … [Read more...] about Mavs’ Dereck Lively Seeking Multiple Opinions For Foot Injury
Lakers Notes: Hachimura, AD, LaRavia, Smart, Christie
Ahead of Friday’s matchup with Dallas, Rui Hachimura said he’s satisfied with the role he has with the Lakers, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter video link). “I’m not trying to be a superstar. … I’m just trying to help the team win — whatever they ask,” Hachimura said. “I like my role here … I’m really trying to win the championship with this team. I like how they’ve been … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Hachimura, AD, LaRavia, Smart, Christie
Mavs Notes: Nembhard, Davis, Marshall, Thompson
Rookie guard Ryan Nembhard, who is on a two-way contract with the Mavericks, submitted a historic performance on Monday in an upset win over the Nuggets in Denver. Appearing in just his ninth NBA game, Nembhard racked up 28 points on 12-of-14 shooting and handed out 10 assists without turning the ball over once. According to the Mavs (Twitter link), Nembhard is the first … [Read more...] about Mavs Notes: Nembhard, Davis, Marshall, Thompson
Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel Named Rookies Of The Month
Former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel have been named the NBA’s October/November Rookies of the Month for the Western and Eastern Conference, respectively, the league announced today (via Twitter). According to the league, it’s the first time since the NBA began handing out Rookie of The Month honors by conference in 2001/02 that the Western and Eastern winners … [Read more...] about Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel Named Rookies Of The Month