The Latest Breaking News from Brad Townsend

Mavericks Owner Patrick Dumont Accused of Breaking Handshake Deal Before Luka Dončić Trade

Mark Cuban is suing his successor, Patrick Dumont, over a verbal agreement breach following the controversial Luka Dončić trade, highlighting dysfunction within the Dallas Mavericks' leadership.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

Klay Thompson Had Catchy New Motto to Describe Mavericks' Small-Ball Lineup

Their hand forced by injuries to multiple centers, the Mavericks have been forced to play small, prompting Klay Thompson to come up with a catchy motto for the team's small-ball lineups.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 12, 2025

Steve Kerr Recalled Controversial Trade As Suns GM After Mavs' Luka Doncic Fallout

Kerr traded Shawn Marion for Shaq in 2008 when he was the Phoenix Suns' general manager.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 13, 2025

Jeremy Lin: Stephen Curry doesn’t need Finals MVP to validate career

Jeremy Lin: I hope Steph Curry wins the championship and finals MVP. But make no mistake about it, he does NOT need a finals MVP to validate his career by any means Source: Twitter @JLin7 What's the buzz on Twitter? Law Murray @ LawMurrayTheNU Curry ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 3, 2022

Mavericks general manager says re-signing Jalen Brunson is Dallas’ top priority

Brad Townsend: Nico Harrison says re-signing Jalen Brunson is "absolutely" the top priority this off-season, Source: Twitter @townbrad What's the buzz on Twitter? Michael Scotto @ MikeAScotto Mavericks GM Nico Harrison on Jalen Brunson's free ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 27, 2022

No restrictions for Donovan Mitchell in Game 6

Brad Townsend: No restrictions for Mitchell, Snyder says. "He's ready to go." Source: Twitter @townbrad What's the buzz on Twitter? Sarah Todd @ NBASarah Finney-Smith complaining to the official during the last possession about Donovan Mitchell. ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 29, 2022

Donovan Mitchell has soreness in both legs but is ‘good to go’ for Game 6

Brad Townsend: Donovan Mitchell says there is some soreness in both of his legs, due to bruises, but he insists "I'm good to go" for Thursday's Game 6. "I'll be ready." Source: Twitter @townbrad What's the buzz on Twitter? Brad Townsend @ townbrad ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 27, 2022

Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic, Danuel House seen arguing during timeout in Game 3

Clutch Points: Danuel House, Bojan Bogdanovic, Donovan Mitchell, and the Utah Jazz were going through it during a timeout late in last night's Game 3 loss vs. the Mavs. pic.twitter.com/yaMwExwMAz Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp What's the buzz on ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 23, 2022

Luka Doncic upgraded to questionable for Game 3

Tim MacMahon: Luka Doncic is listed as questionable for the first time this series. He was listed as doubtful when he sat out the first two games. Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon What's the buzz on Twitter? Ryan Miller @ millerjryan Luka Doncic is ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022

No long-term concern on Luka Doncic ankle injury

Callie Caplan: Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic's absence tonight vs. Rockets for right ankle soreness: "No long-term concern. Hopefully he'll be ready to practice tomorrow." Source: Twitter @CallieCaplan What's the buzz on Twitter? Eddie Sefko @ ESefko ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 24, 2022