Mike Curtis
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Mavs beat writer for The Dallas Morning News. Past: @detroitnews, @syracusedotcom, @Tennessean. Saginaw native. TSU alum. @SJI_Update. ΑΦΑ. Crohn’s fighter.
Joined May 2009
New story: Though the shoes he’s tasked to fill are uniquely immense, Anthony Davis brings championship pedigree & the will to give a heartbroken fan base hope. Everything about his journey suggests he's built for it. A profile on the Mavs' new superstar:
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LeBron got the Lobos tucked under the seat?! They let this man get away with anything 😂
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I also spoke to PJ Washington, who’s out today with right knee soreness, about his reaction to the Luka Doncic trade:. “It surprised me, for sure. I was shocked. I just wish him the best. Obviously, he’s one of our brothers & we went through the battles & fires with him. In this
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Asked Nikola Jokic about his good friend Luka Doncic being traded to the Lakers:. “He was building something there. He was hurt.”. Is it weird not having Luka at All-Star festivities?. “It’s weird because we always have a good night before the game.”
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Klay Thompson on the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers:. “I wish Luka the best. It was a joy to play with him in those 22 games we were together, but we’re obviously going to welcome AD with open arms…It’s the nature of the business, obviously you have to be professional
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Klay Thompson was asked if he would've made the same decision to join the Mavs last summer knowing what he knows now:. "Don't do this to me. Don't do that to me. Don't do that. That's kind of a ridiculous question because I don't own a time machine & I don't believe in going back.
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Cool moment here from Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry ahead of the championship game.
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Sixers fans just broke out with a random "Where is Luka?!" chant.
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#Mavs assistant/Summer League head coach Jared Dudley wants his players to focus on the big picture. “There will be some 25-point scorers here at Summer League that will not play in the NBA next year. There will be some guys who average 5 or 6 that will. Take the stats out.”
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Naji Marshall just told me he hasn’t spoken directly to Luka Doncic yet, but he said the former Mavs superstar texted the team’s group chat & said: “Thanks for everything.”. Marshall: “I was surprised like everyone else. Very good dude. Good teammate. I look forward to playing.
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Back in Dallas after 5 games and 11 days, the longest trip of my career. These signs are at baggage claim. This is at DFW, by the way.
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Mavs trail 75-42 in the second quarter. Here’s a peek at the huddle while they wait for Jason Kidd to return with a play.
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S/O to Chadwick’s circle. That’s a different type of loyalty.
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#Pistons center Marvin Bagley III announces that he and Alec Burks (who couldn’t be in attendance) have partnered with Michigan First Credit Union to pay off every loan (totaling more than $80,000) for approximately 18 families during the holiday season.
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Daniel Gafford on losing Luka Doncic: "It's tough. I really can't even put it into words, I would say. It's one that hurts, for sure.". On what he'll miss most: "The type of person he was. He had a lot of character. He was real chill. He was real quiet. He stayed to himself. He.
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Jason Kidd said Kyrie Irving had a message for Dereck Lively II: "Don't run. Just take the foul and go make the free throws.".
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J. Cole’s 2018: . KOD.Album of the Year Freestyle .Cozz - Zendaya.Royce da 5’9” - Boblo Boat.Jay Rock - OSOM.Bas - Tribe.Wale - My Boy.6LACK - Pretty Little Fears.Rapsody - Sojourner.Moneybagg - Say Na.JID - Off Deez.Anderson Paak - Trippy.Ari Lennox - Shea Butter Baby.21 - a lot.
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Kyrie Irving had a candid response when I asked about tonight's altercation and his viral reaction:. "I was a little confused. It happened so quickly. Moments like that, you just want everybody to be protecting themselves. I feel like that's what PJ was doing for Naji. Naji after.
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Asked Klay Thompson about Kyrie Irving’s season-ending ACL injury:. “That was really a gut punch, not just for the Dallas Mavericks but for basketball fans around the globe.”
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#Pistons’ Ausar Thompson asks Kyrie Irving how he trains his body to last to this point of the season:. “They not to get FOMO as best as you can…take your time, but also work your tail off because I’m gonna have to get ready for you guys next season.”
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The crowd had a brief "Luka sucks" chant going and Doncic just knocked down a turnaround midrange over Dort and he screamed out, "Luka what?!".
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Max Christie speaks about the trade for the first time:. “It was definitely a big shock for everybody…I’m looking forward to a new opportunity. Change is good, most of the time.”
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Kyrie Irving on Cade Cunningham:. “He just plays at his own pace & you can tell he has a confidence about him this year that’s different from last year…Really happy for him that he finally got his nod too for the All-Star Game. It’s good stuff.”
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Asked Klay Thompson about his return to San Francisco on Tuesday for his first game against the Warriors:. “It’ll be good to see people you grinded with obviously, but to me, it’s just another regular season game in November.”
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Anthony Davis was about to head to the locker room, but he came back to the court to speak to Austin Reaves, and most notably, Luka Doncic.
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Quentin Grimes was just at Mavs shootaround less than an hour ago.
Dallas is sending Quentin Grimes.and Philadelphia's 2025 second-round pick back to the 76ers for Martin, sources tell ESPN.
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A caller named "Mike from Durham" called in to the Jim Boeheim Radio Show and said he's been a fan of Boeheim for almost 50 years and Boeheim instantly starts laughing. Turns out it's Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. Fun little moment.
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Marvin Bagley III and Isaiah Livers saying goodbye to their teammates. You don’t see this kind of immediate reaction too often in pro sports.
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Klay Thompson on what he's expecting in Saturday's game vs. Houston, the 1st home game since Luka Doncic was traded:. “Probably a lot of heartbreak amongst the fans. Probably some boos. As a professional, you have to embrace everything & remember we're paid to play this game &.
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Derrick Jones Jr. on who he'd rather play between Denver and Minnesota:. "I don't really care. I'll go out and lace my shoes up in front of anyone.".
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Kyrie Irving was asked by a young reporter what’s the secret to his handles:. “I was born with some anatomy gifts. I have big handed but also what I lack in height, being closer to the ground and being able to get around taller defenders.”
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Who would be Cade Cunningham’s dream opponent in a game of horse?. “I’ll say Dirk,” said the first-time All-Star.
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Kyrie Irving on what it was like facing Luka Doncic for the first time since the trade: "Awkward as s---.".
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Didn’t catch the full thing, but Quentin Grimes just had a moment with Spencer Dinwiddie pregame. They pointed at each other and smiled. Grimes is officially a Sixer.
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Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving on their relationship:. Doncic: “He’s helped me mature a lot. Helped me see the game in a different way.”. Irving: “Off the court, I knew eventually that I would get him to open up. he’s a teddy bear that likes to compete.”
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Klay Thompson on if he would’ve made the same decision to join the Mavs if he’d known his time as teammates with Luka Doncic would be short lived:. “I live with no regrets. I’m happy to be a Maverick…I’m excited to be in Dallas & I’m very excited for what’s ahead.”
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Those first two lines didn’t register until now. 🤯.
J. Cole "Middle Child". I'm dead in the middle of two generations.I'm little bro and big bro all at once.Just left the lab with young 21 Savage.I'm 'bout to go and meet Jigga for lunch
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Robert Williams is going to be so special for this Celtics team going forward.
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Asked Kyrie Irving about the moment he shared with Stephen Curry before the championship game. He said they were sharing hints with each other about their finishing abilities. “I think you’ll probably see more of that in the future.”
Cool moment here from Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry ahead of the championship game.
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Some exciting news: I’m humbled and honored to announce that I’m the new Pistons beat writer for the @detroitnews!. I grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, so it’s a full-circle moment to move closer to home and cover the team I grew up watching. “I used to pray for times like this.” 🙏🏾
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Meant to post this before last night’s game. I tried to get a picture of the “Get Loud Mane” sign and accidentally snapped this dope photo of Ja Morant. One thing that might go unnoticed is Mike Miller being in the background.
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Anthony Davis on his initial reaction to the trade:. “I was shocked. I didn’t know. I was actually at home, about to watch a movie with my wife and got the phone call. I had no idea….Now I’m kind of over it and just getting ready to play with Dallas.”
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Klay Thompson said Naji Marshall stood out from today’s practice. “Naji played incredible. The guy was making floaters, pull-ups. I thought he played really well, I was impressed with Naji. He scored a couple of times on me. His jumper was fluid and his midrange was nice.”
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Kyrie Irving on Karl-Anthony Towns: "Despite the unfair criticism that he's received, he's a great player. I respect him. I know my teammates respect him. That's what great players do. They figure it out.".
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Career update: I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve accepted a new role as the #Mavs beat writer for The Dallas Morning News!. It’s an honor to join the @dallasnews staff! I’m truly grateful for the opportunity & I look forward to this new challenge. I can’t wait to get started! 🏁
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After attending his first college basketball game, and a healthy amount of boos from the crowd, Pete Davidson has a message for the city of Syracuse — and it sounds like he wants a truce. 🏳️
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Kyrie Irving became the 81st player to score 18,000 points on the 19th anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81-point game.
With a basket at the 7:17 mark of the opening quarter, Kyrie Irving eclipsed 18,000 career points, becoming the 81st player in NBA history to reach the milestone.
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Anthony Davis on how he sums up the season post-trade:. "I'm just very appreciative I get to play the game of basketball. Appreciative to Dallas & the fanbase and my teammates of accepting me & welcoming me with open arms, given the situation. It's part of basketball. You can't.
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LeBron just did “Taco Tuesday” with AD and I’m over here bugging out 😂😭
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Continued: "Obviously, it's a lot of emotion. I know it's not directed towards me. The city loved the guy. Get rid of a guy. New guy comes in, yet they want to embrace you & they're thankful for you, it still stings. I'm just thankful & appreciative for the city of Dallas & the.
Anthony Davis on how he sums up the season post-trade:. "I'm just very appreciative I get to play the game of basketball. Appreciative to Dallas & the fanbase and my teammates of accepting me & welcoming me with open arms, given the situation. It's part of basketball. You can't.
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Luka Doncic on Jalen Brunson's recent playoff performances:. "Amazing. He's doing everything for them. I saw the game yesterday. He had a quiet 40. I didn't even know he had 40 until I looked it up. He gets to his spots whenever he wants. That's my guy. I'm really happy for him.".
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Anthony Davis on winning two games in the Play-In Tournament:. “I’ve had the luxury of doing that in college…One game. Win or go home…There is pressure. You don’t get a feel out game like you usually do when you’re in the playoffs.”
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Asked Luka Doncic if the long layoff between games has helped with the recovery of his knee/ankle. He said “it didn’t get any better,” but it’s been great to have some rest. He was also asked about Chandler Parsons’ comments regarding his relationship with Kristaps Porzingis.
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Kyrie Irving has arrived at the 10th annual Mavs Ball with his oldest daughter.
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Imagine if the Mavs would've had this Klay Thompson in the Finals.
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Asked Daniel Gafford about Game 1 loss to Clippers:. “In all honesty, there were guys that came out that were ready to play & guys like me that was out there on the floor just running back & forth. I felt like I couldn’t commit to anything, give anything to the team at the time.”
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Luka Doncic said the game-winning shot over Rudy Gobert in the WCFs was the moment from the Mavs’ tribute video that made him most emotional. “We were always the underdogs in every series.”
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Kyrie Irving was asked about the possibility that he, Klay & AD could have the chance to win an NBA title with 2 different teams:. “I’m in this league to win championships. I don’t want to waste my time waking up & not having a purpose out there on the court…just an awareness
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Kyrie Irving was asked how he, Luka & Klay will fit. The question was prefaced with “Doncic is a guard, but has the body of a power forward.”. “I know all the pressure and eyes are going to be on Luka, me & Klay but we’ve done a great job of distributing that responsibility.”
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Jason Kidd: "Everybody talks about Kai's scoring, but we don't get enough "likes" or "hearts" on our defense.".
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Stephen A. Smith is recording First Take live in Detroit from WGPR, the first Black-owned television station in the country. Right before he went on air, Smith looked around and said, “I never thought I’d be in an audience with more than one Detroit Lions jersey.”
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Ypsilanti native/Eastern Michigan forward Emoni Bates says he has a workout with the #Pistons scheduled. Here he is on the possibility of playing for his homestate team and his relationship with Detroit rookie Jalen Duren, who had some advice for him:. “Remind them who you are.”
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Here’s a clip of Naji Marshall’s response, to which he also added “It kind of doesn’t feel real.”
Naji Marshall just told me he hasn’t spoken directly to Luka Doncic yet, but he said the former Mavs superstar texted the team’s group chat & said: “Thanks for everything.”. Marshall: “I was surprised like everyone else. Very good dude. Good teammate. I look forward to playing.
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Asked Anthony Davis about his lob to Daniel Gafford on the first possession. “It’s just tough to double now…teams have to be weary of that.”. Gafford’s take: “We’ve been talking about that ever since he got in for practice…He threw it up and that’s exactly what happened.”
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Jalen Duren on what happened at halftime: "Honestly, Duece (Cade Cunningham) cut into everybody. We all knew what was going on. He got the message across.".
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Luka Doncic didn’t want to talk about injuries after today’s practice. “At this point in the season, there’s a lot of things going on. I’m fine. If I’m playing, I’m fine so no worries.”
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Jason Kidd on Dereck Lively: "He can shoot and that's the next step of his development.".
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PJ Washington was asked if his confidence is the highest it's ever been: "Nah, even keeled. You can't get too high. You can't get too low.".
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PJ Washington: "I feel like we let the crowd get to us. We let the refs get to us. We let not making shot get to us.".
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Kyrie Irving: "It's incredible. It's the first time I'm taking some hardware home other than winning ASG MVP. I asked the guys if I could take it home. It's going on my mantle. I feel like we really earned this & we had fun. It felt like the last run of the Mohicans of this.
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Nico Harrison's statement on Luka Doncic: "We are thankful for Luka and grateful for his efforts during his time with us. He helped build this team and was an integral part of the success we’ve seen throughout the years, including our recent NBA Finals run, along with Maxi and.
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Kyrie Irving just finished his ANTA meet and greet here at Foot Locker in downtown San Francisco. He spent nearly an hour interacting with fans.
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Spencer Dinwiddie on the feel of the Mavs after the Luka Doncic-AD trade: . “The crazy part about this, I think we’ve dealt with so much uncertainty this season from injuries that we’ve had this “next man up” mentality & I think that’s kind of almost how we feel with this trade.
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Ty Lue on how the #Mavs play without Luka Doncic:. "I've watched a couple of them (games without Doncic). The biggest thing that stands out is they play faster. They play fast with getting out in transition and then two, when they have the ball on the second side, guys are.
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Thank you, Detroit. It’s not a goodbye because Michigan will always be home, but my last day as #Pistons beat writer for The Detroit News will be April 5.
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Klay Thompson on overcoming the emotions left over from last year’s blunder in Sacramento:. “It’s a lot of emotion. I thought I did a good job of not forcing it. Human nature, when you have a season end on a sour note like that, you want to come out here & prove people wrong.”
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Draymond Green, who went to Michigan State, on Michigan's national championship: . "They gotta give that trophy back. That's why (Jim) Harbaugh got outtta there.".
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Kyrie Irving is on the bench for tonight’s game in Brooklyn. He takes a moment during the first timeout of the game to meet Cam Thomas at midcourt.
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Final OT: Glens Falls 75, Lowville 74. Joe Girard (@JG3_____) wins it at the buzzer! Glens Falls claims the first state title in school history. Girard finishes with 50.
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#Mavs guard Klay Thompson and Dereck Lively II establishing chemistry after today’s practice. Lively wanted clarification on how Thompson wanted the ball in a DHO.
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Dereck Lively II, who’s 100% from 3 in the playoffs, is getting shots up here at Mavs shootaround.
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My sophomore season covering the NBA included a historic 28-game losing streak, a crazy trade deadline, an abrupt job change in the last week of the reg. season & an improbable playoff run that resulted in my first NBA Finals. This one was special. Thanks for following along. 🏁
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Kyrie Irving, unable to put any weight on his left leg, was about to be escorted to the locker room. He then remained in the game to shoot his free throws. He pointed to the sky before making both. Another brutal injury for the Mavs.
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Ernie Johnson: "You know how I knew the Mavs were going to win this game? God told me.". Before the game, Johnson said Mavs assistant God Shammgod told him the series wasn't going back to Dallas for a Game 6.
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Daniel Gafford told me he got hit in the head last night & it caused his neck to jam up. He said his left arm numbed & he couldn’t feel anything. Said he probably should’ve played through it. I asked if he’ll be available for Thursday’s game in Boston: “I’ll be on the floor.”.
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Jim Boeheim ends the Syracuse postgame presser by saying "I'm going to miss these guys. You won't see them, but unfortunately you'll see me next year.".
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Nico Harrison on why the Mavs couldn't get more assets from the Lakers in the Luka Doncic trade:. "I think the biggest thing is if you don't value AD as an All-NBA player and All-Defensive player, then you're not going to like the trade.".
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Kidd said the team had dinner last night at the home of Mavs owner Miriam Adelson. Klay Thompson: “It was great to be welcomed to her home. It meant a lot. Then on top of that, it was delicious food. There’s some really impressive artwork in that household. It was fun to see.”
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Klay Thompson on overcoming adversity with the shorthanded #Mavs:. “I see a group that’s willing to put the work in & lay it all out there…We’re not even thinking about the playoff picture right now. We’re just thinking about Memphis & what we gotta do to protect home court.”
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Anthony Davis rose from his seat after that last foul on O-Max to dispute it with the ref. An early sign of his leadership.
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#Mavs GM Nico Harrison will hold a press conference during Jason Kidd’s pregame media availability at 2 p.m. ET.
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Naji Marshall on what he said to the Thunder bench after the Caruso-Irving-Joe altercation: "Good afternoon and happy holidays.".
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