Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. was ruled out for Thursday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks hours before tip-off, due to health and safety protocols. After being expected to return to the lineup one day earlier, Porter was not with the team Thursday, according to the Nuggets’ injury report. His absence is not an extension…
Michael Porter Jr. out for Thursday night’s game against Mavericks; not extension of prior COVID-19 protocol — The Denver Post
Mavericks forward James Johnson and Hornets forward Cody Martin were ejected.
Mavericks’ James Johnson and Hornets’ Cody Martin and Caleb Martin fined for fight — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Johnson, who received a technical and was ejected, has been fined $40,000 for deliberately pushing Cody Martin out of bounds, aggressively confronting him, and initiating the incident.
Cody Martin, who received a technical and was ejected, has been fined $25,000 for pushing Johnson in retaliation and making contact with a game official.
Caleb Martin has been fined $20,000 for entering the altercation and making contact with a game official.
The incident occurred with 2:40 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Hornets’ 118-99 victory over the Mavericks on Dec. 30
NBA trade requests are far more common than many people realize.
Agent: Josh Richardson encouraged 76ers to trade him — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The Dallas Mavericks’ 50-point halftime lead against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday was the largest margin at the midway point of a game in NBA history.
Mavericks Set NBA Record For Largest Halftime Lead With 50 Against Clippers — CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
“Get us into March and April, things are going to get really fun.”
Mark Cuban optimistic fans will fill NBA arenas during final months of season — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The Dallas Mavericks have announced they will begin the 2020-2021 preseason without fans at American Airlines Center, but no decision has been made yet about the regular season.
Dallas Mavericks To Begin Preseason Without Fans At AAC, No Decision Yet On Regular Season — CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
After coaching his son Austin Rivers with the Clippers, Doc Rivers will coach his son-in-law with the 76ers.
Report: 76ers trading Josh Richardson to Mavericks — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Dallas is being aggressive looking for ways to upgrade their roster.
Rumor: Dallas considering Victor Oladipo, Zach LaVine as secondary playmaker — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The upcoming NBA season will begin in late December, but the question remains if teams like the Dallas Mavericks will be able to have fans in the stands as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Mark Cuban On Whether Fans Will Be Allowed At Mavericks Home Games This Upcoming Season: ‘We Hope So’ — CBS Dallas / Fort Worth
The NBA fined Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. $35,000 for “recklessly striking Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic” above the shoulders, according Kiki VanDeWeghe, the league’s executive vice president of basketball operations. In the NBA’s news release announcing the fine, the league stated that the amount of the fine – which was announced Wednesday, on Morris…
Clippers’ Marcus Morris Sr. fined $35,000 for striking Luka Doncic — Press Telegram
In the NBA’s news release announcing the fine, the league stated that the amount of the fine – which was announced Wednesday, on Morris Sr.’s 31st birthday – took into account the fact that Morris was disciplined on prior occasions for physical altercations on the court.
The incident that drew the fine came with 1:07 remaining in Game 6 of the Clippers’ Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks – a 111-97 closeout victory for L.A., which begins second-round action against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.
Sep. 1, 2020 4:35 PM EDT Luka Doncic was impressive in his playoff debut on an injured ankle. Kristaps Porzingis left the NBA bubble amid unsettling questions over whether his knees will allow him to be the trusty sidekick in Dallas. While the Mavericks appear on track to become championship contenders led by the young […]
Mavs set title sights with Euro stars after playoff return — The China Post, Taiwan
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