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The Dallas Mavericks didn't put up their best effort on Sunday in Toronto.
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Ryan Kaminski|
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Stephen Douglas|
Austin Veazey|
Orlando narrowly avoided another second-half collapse.
Matt Hanifan|
The Orlando Magic are winners of two straight after beating the Dallas Mavericks.
Jeremy Brener|
Could Cooper Flagg finally return to the lineup for the Mavs?
Austin Veazey|
While a lot would still have to go right, Cooper Flagg's return could make catching the Mavericks in the tank race a lot more likely.
Elias Schuster|
The Dallas Mavericks are on a six-game road trip that started Tuesday and were expecting rookie No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg to return at some point, but the plan is now in place for him to be back immediately against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.
Tony Mejia|
Cooper Flagg is reportedly expected to return to the floor on Thursday for the Mavericks’ clash with the Magic, one day before a potential homecoming in Boston.
Liam McKeone|
Jayson Tatum will return to play for Boston this season after recovering from a torn right Achilles tendon. He suffered the injury during the 2025 playoffs.
Ryan Phillips|
Betting odds, pick and prediction for the Dallas Mavericks-Orlando Magic matchup on Thursday night.
Peter Dewey|
The Los Angeles Lakers believe Austin Reaves can be their Kyrie Irving, which is a tall ask.

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Betting odds, pick and prediction for the Dallas Mavericks-Charlotte Hornets matchup on Tuesday night.

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Jordan appeared on NBC on Sunday in a new installment of 'MJ: Insights to Excellence.'
Brigid Kennedy|
JT has returned, and even his opponents are proud of him.
Brigid Kennedy|
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr ripped the NBA rules that allowed Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to attempt 15 free throws in a win this weekend.
Ryan Phillips|
Kristaps Porziņģis believes he will be on the floor more often for the Golden State Warriors despite dealing with an illness.
Ryan Phillips|
Alcaraz and Butler have grown to become close friends over the years.
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A look at the NBA playoff picture with less than 20 games left to go for each team in the regular season.
Blake Silverman|
Tyrese Maxey appeared to hurt his hand during the 76ers’ loss to the Hawks.
Stephen Douglas|
San Antonio came back from a whopping 25-point deficit Friday to secure the team’s 14th win in the past 15 games, which choked up Victor Wembanyama.
Blake Silverman|
The first few shots missed, but the bigger moment landed. After months of doubt and rehab, Tatum is back where he belongs: leading Boston toward another title run.
Chris Mannix|
‘When I’m done with this game, it’ll be a celebration of life and not of loss,’ LeBron James said of his eventual retirement.
Blake Silverman|
The Boston center fractured his right ring finger Friday and will miss approximately a month.
Blake Silverman|
Jayson Tatum had an awesome putback slam for his first bucket Friday.
Blake Silverman|
Jaylen Brown held the Celtics together. Tatum’s return could make them terrifying or force a new adjustment.
Chris Mannix|
Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down how the Hornets have won 16 of their last 19 games and how far this team can go in the playoffs
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Chris Mannix and Evan Turner break down Jayson Tatum announcing that he will return this season, how the star will fit in on the team, and if the Celtics are now the favorites in the eastern conference
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Brooks was released on bail overnight in Scottsdale.
Michael McDaniel|
Boston is adding an All-Star to its lineup at just the right time.
Tyler Lauletta|
Russell Westbrook went off on the media following the Kings’ loss to the Pelicans.
Stephen Douglas|
The Warriors star was called for a technical foul after trying to trip Houston’s Jabari Smith Jr.
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