The D’Angelo Russell narrative took a major turn after the Dallas Mavericks snatched a 139-129 victory over the Toronto Raptors. After a quiet start to the season and lingering questions about his role, Russell exploded for 24 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals in just 29 minutes. The highlight came after missing his first seven shots: with 1.5 seconds left on the shot … [Read more...] about D’Angelo Russell’s Big Game Signals Redemption Season in Dallas
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2025-26 NBA MVP ladder, race: Odds, power rankings, frontrunners including Wembanyama and Gilgeous-Alexander!
Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the NBA MVP race after Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexnader had incredible weeks, while Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards got bit by the injury bug. … [Read more...] about 2025-26 NBA MVP ladder, race: Odds, power rankings, frontrunners including Wembanyama and Gilgeous-Alexander!
Gafford Doubtful, Williams Out For Sunday
The Mavericks had hoped Daniel Gafford could return from his right ankle sprain on Friday, but now he’s been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s game, relays Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News (Twitter link). Brandon Williams will miss the game for personal reasons, Curtis adds (Twitter link). … [Read more...] about Gafford Doubtful, Williams Out For Sunday
10/23: CBS Evening News
What we know about major FBI busts of alleged gambling schemes involving NBA players; Misty Copeland takes final bow with American Ballet Theatre … [Read more...] about 10/23: CBS Evening News
Hurricane Melissa threatens to bring catastrophic flooding to Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 4 storm on Sunday, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to bring catastrophic flooding to the northern Caribbean. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Melissa threatens to bring catastrophic flooding to Jamaica