Thursday night's Summer League matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks averaged 955,000 viewers on ESPN. It is the fourth-largest Summer League game on ESPN networks and trails Victor Wembanyama's debut, Zion Williamson's debut, and a Celtics-Lakers matchup from 2017. Cooper Flagg scored 10 points in the Mavs' 87-85 win. … [Read more...] about Lakers-Mavs Summer League Game Averages 955K Viewers
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Mavs’ Dereck Lively Undergoes Right Foot Procedure
Mavericks center Dereck Lively recently underwent surgery to clean up bone spurs in his right foot, according to reports from Marc Stein of The Stein Line and Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links). Lively was in a walking boot following the procedure, but has since gotten out of that boot, tweets Stein. According to Charania, the expectation is that the big man will be healthy … [Read more...] about Mavs’ Dereck Lively Undergoes Right Foot Procedure
Puerto Rico bans hormone therapy and gender surgery for trans youth
Puerto Rican Gov. Jennifer Gonzalez signed a bill into law that bans hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries for transgender people under 21. … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico bans hormone therapy and gender surgery for trans youth
It’s time for Mavericks to trade Jaden Hardy and end the experiment for good
The Dallas Mavericks need to trade Jaden Hardy this offseason, as he clearly isn't a long-term fit and isn't developing at the rate they need him to. … [Read more...] about It’s time for Mavericks to trade Jaden Hardy and end the experiment for good
JJ Quinerly’s emergence is great for Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The rookie third-rounder has taken advantage of her opportunity It’s been another trying season for the Dallas Wings. After a whirlwind of preseason optimism surrounding the team and rookie phenom Paige Bueckers, the Wings got off to a horrendous start, losing 11 out of their first 12 games. It looked as though things might be … [Read more...] about JJ Quinerly’s emergence is great for Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings