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26 August 2025

• [Fadeaway World] - Lakers Sign Kylor Kelley On Training Camp Deal
  The Lakers have brought on former Mavericks player Kylor Kelley to their roster on a Training Camp deal.
• [Total Pro Sports] - How Dirk Nowitzki’s $67M Pay Cut Secured His Legacy With The Dallas Mavericks
  When the subject of loyalty in the NBA comes up, only a handful of names truly stand out, and Dirk Nowitzki is always among them. The Dallas Mavericks icon built a career defined not only by his brilliance on the court but also by his commitment to one franchise. While many superstars chose to chase …
• [Fadeaway World] - Patrick Beverley Defends Klay Thompson's Status As A Star-Caliber Player
  Recent questions about Klay Thompson's status as a star were raised on Patrick Beverley's podcast, forcing the host to step in and defend the four-time NBA champion.
• [Locked On Mavericks] - The Dallas Mavericks NEED to EXTEND PJ Washington This Week
  The Dallas Mavericks are considering a contract extension for PJ Washington, potentially locking him in for four years at nearly $90 million. How will this i...
• [Last Word on Sports] - Lakers Ink Defensive-Minded 7-Footer to Training Camp Deal
  The Lakers have solidified the 21-man roster that will join them for September training camp. LA signed 27-year-old big man to a Monday. They bring in a familiar name and add some intrigue to who will occupy the open two-way spot. Lakers Ink Defensive-Minded 7-Footer to Training Camp Deal Kelley’s Brief NBA Stint Comes After G League Grind Kelley recently enjoyed a brief cup of coffee in the NBA, but not before a four-year G League journey. The former Oregon State Center is a season removed from swatting a league-high 85 shots (2.9 per game), a mark that earned him All-Defensive Team honors. He played 32 games for the South Bay Lakers this season, 11.5 points (68% FG), 7.3 rebounds, 2.4 blocks and 1.5 assists. [caption id="attachment_156454" align="alignnone" width="640"] Oct 4, 2024; Palm Desert, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Kylor Kelley (50) defends against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Acrisure Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images[/caption] Amid his strong play, Kelley signed a in January. In Kelley’s first career start (Feb. 2 vs. Cleveland), he put up , an assist and a block. After the Mavs waived Kelley in March, the New Orleans Pelicans picked him up in April. All told, Kelley’s rookie year lasted 11 games (two starts), with averages of 3.1 points and 3.5 rebounds on 63% shooting from the field. https://twitter.com/SouthBayLakers/status/1904721364889854316 More Competition for Young Lakers Kelley will be the latest Laker to compete for the lone vacant two-way contract spot. He and will hope to join and , who the team . Although Kelley may have an edge with his NBA experience and familiarity with South Bay, he will need to put in the work to . © Stephen Lew-Imagn Images The post appeared first on .
• [Fadeaway World] - Jeff Teague Thinks Kyrie Irving Is Easier To Stop Than Stephen Curry
  Jeff Teague says he would rather guard Kyrie Irving than Stephen Curry because he "causes too much havoc" with his movement.
• [Hoops Rumors] - Lakers Sign Center Kylor Kelley
  The Lakers have signed center Kylor Kelley, according to a team press release. Terms were not disclosed, but it’s a training camp deal, according to NBA insider Marc Stein (Twitter link). The Lakers now have a full 21-man roster for training camp. Kelley appeared in 11 NBA games (two starts) last season with the Pelicans […]
• [Dallas Hoops Journal] - Dallas Wings Focused on ‘Next Progression’ After Golden State Valkyries’ Aggressive Coverages Against Paige Bueckers
  Paige Bueckers has spent most of her rookie season putting defenses on their heels. But after her historic 44-point scoring display against the Los Angeles Sparks, opponents have doubled down on trying to slow her down. For the second game in a row, an entire game plan revolved around making her life difficult. After the […] The post appeared first on .
• [Dallas Hoops Journal] - Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark Announces Major News on Monday
  Two-time WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever announced major news on Monday. Clark, one of the best players in the WNBA, released her logo for Nike. Clark signed an eight-year, $28 million contract with Nike in April 2024. She will be the future face of the WNBA and Nike’s Women’s Basketball. A gifted […] The post appeared first on .
• [Dallas Hoops Journal] - “Our Locker Room Is Still Together”: Dallas Wings Push Through One of WNBA’s Most Injury-Ridden Seasons
  The Dallas Wings fell 90-81 to the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday afternoon at College Park Center, extending their skid while continuing to battle through one of the WNBA’s most injury-ridden seasons. Dallas dropped to 9-29, while Golden State improved to 19-18. Five Wings finished in double figures — Maddy Siegrist led with 16 points, […] The post appeared first on .