The Nuggets added several pieces this summer, including Cameron Johnson, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Bruce Brown. While a deal to reunite James with former teammates Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis in Dallas might seem more likely, the Nuggets could present a compelling offer for the 40-year-old forward while remaining competitive.

On Wednesday the NBA announced the group drawings for the 2025 in-season tournament known as the NBA Cup. The NBA teams are split into six groups of five teams, the Mavericks landing in the West B group along with the LA Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and, of course, Luka Doncic and the LA Lakers.

A social media post from hip hop star Megan Thee Stallion revealed an interesting resemblance to an NBA champion in the background.

Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Veteran guard D'Angelo Russell provided a behind-the-scenes look at the moment he agreed to sign with the Dallas Mavericks.

His injury update was originally reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania.

The Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, NBA and the NBA Player's Association are donating more than $2 million to relief efforts in the Texas Hill Country.

The Wings will try again showcasing a Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers matchup at the home of the NBA's Mavericks on August 1.