Injuries derailed the Dallas Mavericks last season. Whether it was an injury to the former franchise star Luka Dončić, or injuries to Daniel Gafford, Kyrie Irving, or Dereck Lively II. Shortly after Anthony Davis arrived, he too dealt with his own injuries. Considering the injury history of these players (sans Dončić), there is a fair argument to be made that injuries could … [Read more...] about Mavericks Training Camp Expected to Include Recovering Big Man
Analyzing All The NBA’s No. 2 Picks Since 2000
After taking a look at the No. 1 picks since 2000, here is a ranking of all the No. 2 draft picks this century. Analyzing All The NBA’s No. 2 Picks Since 2000 Hall of Famers 1. Kevin Durant, Seattle Supersonics 20o7 Kevin Durant gets some flak for ‘chasing rings,” though he is a top 25 basketball player. NBA history and a member of the league’s all-75th anniversary squad. The … [Read more...] about Analyzing All The NBA’s No. 2 Picks Since 2000
5 Key Games Every Mavericks Fan Should Care About On The Schedule
DALLAS – The Dallas Mavericks have unveiled their 2025-26 schedule, and with it, the anticipation for another run in the West begins. Their offseason was quiet, headlined only by the addition of D’Angelo Russell on the taxpayer mid-level exception. Kyrie Irving’s return from injury is expected at some point, but until then, questions linger about their contender status. These … [Read more...] about 5 Key Games Every Mavericks Fan Should Care About On The Schedule
Former 2-Way Player Gets Another NBA Chance With Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets’ 2025-26 roster appears to be set as they inked Kessler Edwards to a contract today, according to Michael Scotto of HoopHype. “The Denver Nuggets and forward Kessler Edwards have agreed to a deal, league sources told hoophype.” Former 2-Way Player Gets Another NBA Chance With Nuggets Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Edwards was with the Dallas … [Read more...] about Former 2-Way Player Gets Another NBA Chance With Nuggets
Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (V.1)
The 2025 NBA Draft feels like it was just yesterday. Even still, the 2026 NBA Draft is less than a year away. With that in mind, you can bet your bottom dollar that there are multiple teams who have already started to do their homework on the next crop of potential rookies. Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (V.1) In this mock draft, Last Word on Hoops will predict which … [Read more...] about Albertie’s 2026 NBA Lottery Mock Draft (V.1)