Though many point to the most recent CBA as the reason for the league’s increased parity, the shift in competitiveness has less to do with collective bargaining agreements than the fact that LeBron James left the Eastern Conference, from which he had reached the NBA Finals eight straight times. This move was precipitated by Kyrie Irving‘s desire to walk away from a well-beaten … [Read more...] about Mavs Training Camp Just Got More Competitive
Can Dennis Smith Jr. Complete NBA Comeback With Mavs?
It’s a tale that’s far from unique for Dennis Smith Jr., but there was once a time he was viewed as a potential franchise cornerstone. Hindsight being 20/20, it sounds unbelievable now. Nonetheless, entering the 2017 NBA Draft, Smith was coming off a spectacular freshman season at NC State. A five-star high school recruit who held offers from programs like Duke and Kentucky, he … [Read more...] about Can Dennis Smith Jr. Complete NBA Comeback With Mavs?
Mt. Rushmore No More: Who Are The 6 NBA Godfathers?
Now one of the most popular and recognizable sports leagues in the world, the National Basketball Association (NBA) was founded in 1949 as a merger of the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and National Basketball League (NBL). The NBA would retroactively claim the BAA’s inaugural year, 1946, as their own. As a result, when they honored their 75th anniversary by announcing … [Read more...] about Mt. Rushmore No More: Who Are The 6 NBA Godfathers?
Jonathan Kuminga’s Contract Gamble? 5 Cautionary Tales To Remember
There is nothing wrong with betting on yourself and hoping that a good season will result in more offers. According to the latest reports, the Golden State Warriors have upped their contract offer to Jonathan Kuminga. The new offer is a three-year deal, with two guaranteed seasons and a team option for the third. Kuminga might see it as a chance to prove himself, and next … [Read more...] about Jonathan Kuminga’s Contract Gamble? 5 Cautionary Tales To Remember
Mavs Sign 7-Foot-5 Center As Training Camp Approaches
The Dallas Mavericks may have picked up their replacement for the recently released Olivier-Maxence Prosper, coming to terms on a contract agreement with Jamarion Sharp, a 7-foot-5 center who played 29 games with their G League affiliate in 2024-25 (h/t HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto). Mavs Sign Center Jamarion Sharp As Training Camp Approaches As the Mavericks have 15 … [Read more...] about Mavs Sign 7-Foot-5 Center As Training Camp Approaches