The Steve Nash era with the Brooklyn Nets did not go as hoped. Although he led the team to the playoffs in his first two seasons, he was dismissed just seven games into his third year amid trade demands from stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. “I hadn’t planned on coaching; it was a unique…
Derrick Jones Jr.’s impact on the Dallas Mavericks was not widely anticipated when he was signed to a minimum contract last offseason. Although he had been sidelined at times in Chicago, Jones saw an opportunity to prove his worth alongside Luka Dončić. Coach Jason Kidd didn’t guarantee him playing time, but Jones made a strong…
One situation that many Dallas Mavericks fans still find hard to accept is the Jalen Brunson free agency of summer 2022. Brunson had just come off a remarkable playoff performance with the Mavericks, and although Dallas aimed to re-sign him, he chose to join the New York Knicks. The Mavericks lost Brunson without receiving anything…
Gordon Hayward has announced his retirement from professional basketball. While this may not be headline news for many current NBA fans, it is worth discussing. Hayward never reached the level of an all-time great, but his influence on the league was significant. He briefly approached the upper tier of the NBA before injuries halted his…
The Dallas Mavericks have had an impressive offseason, marked by strategic moves that have flown under the radar. It began with signing Naji Marshall and acquiring Quentin Grimes, bolstering their roster with essential shooting and defense. However, their most significant acquisition came later. Dallas executed a sign-and-trade deal for Klay Thompson, giving them a third…
NBA star Kyrie Irving was recently seen vacationing on Crete, Greece, following surgery to fix a broken left hand. The Dallas Mavericks guard was spotted with his family on his way to the popular Canale restaurant in Chania. The 32-year-old American dined with the restaurant’s owner, Maximos Petrochilos, and manager, Giorgos Chlorakis. He enjoyed the…
Dallas Mavericks Guard Dante Exum Injures Finger During Olympic Preparation Behind the All-Star duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum provided veteran experience and playmaking from the Dallas Mavericks’ bench. Unfortunately, Exum recently suffered a finger injury while playing for Australia’s Olympic team, potentially sidelining him for the Mavs. Exum, an Australian professional…
The Dallas Mavericks’ offseason has been on fire recently, as they acquired Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade deal, signed Naji Marshall, and traded for Quentin Grimes. Adding one of the greatest shooters ever along with two significant rotation players has been a huge boost, and Thompson is especially eager to start. He chose the Mavs…
Despite the NBA Playoffs still being underway, the offseason has already begun for the other 28 teams. The Los Angeles Lakers, coming off a disappointing first-round loss to the Nuggets, are aiming to strengthen their roster for a deeper postseason run next year. A key part of their strategy includes finding a new head coach…