Mavericks Notes: Brunson, Davis, Gafford, Shammgod

While last month’s Luka Doncic trade has since overshadowed it, the Mavericks‘ mishandling of Jalen Brunson‘s contract situation back in 2022 still looms large over the franchise, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post writes ahead of the Mavs’ visit to New York on Tuesday.
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McCollum, Williamson Shut Down For Remainder Of Season
The Pelicans have shut down guard CJ McCollum and big man Zion Williamson for the remainder of the season, the team’s PR department tweets.
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Trae Young Named Assistant GM For Oklahoma’s Basketball Program
Hawks star guard Trae Young announced on ESPN’s NBA Today (video link) that he’s accepted the position of assistant GM for the Oklahoma Sooners basketball program, Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal Constitution relays.
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Rutgers’ Dylan Harper Declares For NBA Draft
Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper, one of the top prospects in this year’s draft class, announced on ESPN’s NBA Today on Monday that he’ll be entering the 2025 NBA draft (Twitter video link).
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Hoops Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat: 4/1/2025
Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill will hold a live chat Tuesday at 11 am Central time (noon Eastern) exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers.
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Pacific Notes: Lakers, Redick, Beal, Carter
Saturday’s win over the Grizzlies in Memphis represented perhaps the best overall showing to date for the Lakers‘ trio of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves.
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Jalen Green, Paolo Banchero Named Players Of The Week
Rockets guard Jalen Green has been named the Player of the Week for the Western Conference for the week of March 24-30, while Magic forward Paolo Banchero has won the award for the Eastern Conference, the NBA announced today (via Twitter).