12:33 pm: Lively is being evaluated after experiencing swelling and discomfort in his right foot, according to the Mavericks (Twitter link). The team states that he’ll miss the upcoming three-game road trip, with an update on his timeline provided in about seven-to-10 days. 12:14 pm: There’s concern in Dallas that the Mavericks may be without big man Dereck Lively II for an … [Read more...] about Mavs Fear Extended Absence For Dereck Lively
Anthony Davis Upgraded To Doubtful For Monday
Anthony Davis has been upgraded to doubtful for the Mavericks‘ game against the Heat on Monday night, tweets Mike Curtis of the Dallas Morning News. Curtis had noted earlier in the day (via Twitter) that Davis had joined the Mavs on their trip to Miami, and that today marks seven days since the team announced the big man would be re-evaluated in seven-to-10 days as he looks to … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Upgraded To Doubtful For Monday
And-Ones: K. George, Canada, 2026 Draft, Boozer, More
Wizards wing Kyshawn George, one of two active NBA players to represent Canada in the 2025 AmeriCup (Timberwolves forward Leonard Miller was the other), tells Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca that he “one hundred per cent” hopes to play for his home country in the 2027 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. “That’s one of my goals, to be able to be on that final team that’s going to … [Read more...] about And-Ones: K. George, Canada, 2026 Draft, Boozer, More
Knicks Notes: Hart, Brunson, Shamet, Diawara, Towns, More
Knicks wing Josh Hart had the best year of his career in 2024/25 playing under Tom Thibodeau, starting 77 games while leading the NBA in minutes per game (37.6) and posting career highs in rebounds (9.6), assists (5.9) and steals (1.5) as well as his second-best averages in points (13.6) and field goal percentage (52.5). While his per-36 averages are very similar to last … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Hart, Brunson, Shamet, Diawara, Towns, More
Bontemps’ Latest: Davis, Morant, Markkanen, Kings, Nets, More
If the Mavericks decide to move Anthony Davis prior to the trade deadline, the expectation is that the return would resemble what Phoenix got for Kevin Durant rather than a haul that features several first-round picks, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. In other words, Dallas probably shouldn’t count on getting more than a couple solid players and a single first-rounder. Although … [Read more...] about Bontemps’ Latest: Davis, Morant, Markkanen, Kings, Nets, More