Dereck Lively II is the Mavericks' starting center when he's healthy and not in foul trouble, but it's worth having a quality backup for those concerns. But Gafford is making a little over $13 million this season and is likely viewed as a much more valuable asset than Maxi Kleber.

The Phoenix Suns continue five-game road trip Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We've got a Monday matinee today in Charlotte between the Hornets and Dallas Mavericks, with tip-off set for 12 p.m. EST. Is is possible that the Hornets can secure their first three-game winning streak of the season?

Last week, the Charlotte Hornets made the first of what is expected to be a handful of trades this season, sending center Nick Richards and a second-round draft

The Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler still don't seem to be on the same page, even with him returning from his seven-game suspension.

Wrap Up Silly season is underway, with Walker Kessler (23) missing two games this past week because of "rest" Brandon Miller (wrist) is out indefinitely Surprise —Trey Murphy III cracked the top-10 in 9-cat leagues after averaging 26/12/3 with 4 3s and 2 stocks this week 🥇Top players for Week 12 Points leagues: Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Sixers are 15-25 entering Sunday's game at the Milwaukee Bucks, the official midway point of a 2024-25 regular season that began with championship expectations but has been plagued by injuries.

Even in good times, the Charlotte Hornets can't seem to enjoy some of the positive moments. But they'll be back at it Monday afternoon when the Dallas Mavericks visit.

Jackson specifically cites the Boston Celtics' trades for center Kristaps Porzingis and guard Jrue Holiday which resulted in an instant title, and the Milwaukee Bucks' deal for All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, moves that Jackson observes were far bolder than the Heat's summer signings of center Thomas Bryant and shooting guard Josh Richardson.

Mavs-Thunder rivalry stirring up from 'Last Time That I Checc'd' The song "Last Time That I Checc'd" has plenty of history beginning with the Mavs. The team was blaring the song f

It's been weeks since any team has been able to figure out a way to slow down Phoenix Suns stars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.