Jason Kidd on Mavericks’ effort against Luka Doncic

LaVar Ball, the outspoken father of NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball, recently revisited Lithuania, the country where LaMelo embarked on his professional career in 2018 with BC Prienai. When asked about the impact Lithuania had on LaMelo’s career, LaVar responded emphatically, attributing a 100% impact to the experience. “I’m going to…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter The Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was asked about star guard Kyrie Irving’s role in the clutch offense, given he has spent much time in the corner lately. “I think when you have those types of players and Luka [Doncic] is going, putting Kai [Kyrie Irving]…

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Toumani Camara will be sidelined for the rest of the season due to a broken rib and kidney laceration sustained during the team’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Camara, who remained in Atlanta for treatment but has since been discharged, will return to Portland…

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is feared to have a fractured left hand, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The injury occurred during the Pelicans’ season-opening victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is feared to have a fractured left hand, sources…

LeBron James offered to take a pay cut this offseason in an effort to bring Jonas Valanciunas to the Los Angeles Lakers. According to a report by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James was willing to reduce his salary to allow the Lakers to open up the full midlevel exception and sign…

Photo: Spectrum SportsNet/X screenshot Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has offered insights into the team’s recent acquisition, Christian Wood, highlighting his belief in the player’s potential and the valuable contribution he can make to the Purple and Gold. Wood, a 27-year-old center, and Ham established a strong rapport during the…