Mavericks owner defends trade, suggests Luka Doncic lacked work ethic

Photo: DAVID ZALUBOWSKI AP The Cleveland Cavaliers have picked up their 2023-24 team option on Lamar Stevens, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Stevens will earn over $1.9 million next season, but the amount will remain non-guaranteed until Jan. 10 based on the team’s front office decision. He averaged 5.3…

Despite Luka Doncic’s triple-double performance in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks faced a disappointing defeat. Following the game, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd came to Doncic’s defense, praising his leadership and acknowledging the team’s collective effort. Kidd emphasized Doncic’s role as a leader, highlighting his ability…

Terrance “Munch” Williams has continued to make waves both on, and off the basketball court throughout his career. As the Executive Director of the ProScholars Athletics (PSA), a position he’s held since 2008, Munch has helped turn an afterschool program into a renowned basketball organization that has produced modern NBA…

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain recently shared the players he’s most excited to face in the NBA. Among those at the top of his list are Stephen Curry, Jalen Brunson, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant. McCain emphasized his anticipation for playing against Curry, stating on Podcast P with Paul George,…

Photo: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports After knocking out the top-seeded Phoenix Suns, the fourth-seeded Dallas Mavericks advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2011. Meanwhile, the Mavericks swingman and co-founder of venture firm Eonxi, Spencer Dinwiddie, has a $1 bonus in his contract if Dallas…

Photo: Detroit Pistons/Twitter Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham talked about the squad hiring Monty Williams as head coach/drafting Ausar Thompson (#5 pick) and Marcus Sasser (#25 pick). (via Detroit Pistons): “I’m excited, man. Super excited. I think Coach Williams coming in, I feel like that’s the best case scenario for…