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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić argues for a call during a game against the Detroit Pistons on Jan. 30.

OPINION: Why the Mavericks are missing the mark

Rayshaun Baker-Lynch, Asst. sports editor March 30, 2023

On Feb. 5, the landscape of the NBA changed when superstar point guard Kyrie Irving was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, joining elite guard Luka Dončić. The Mavericks took a considerable risk trading...

Portland Trailblazer Damian Lillard says that sitting out for a game will never happen.  (Source: Tribune News Service)

Can’t a star get a little R&R?

Dax Johnson March 31, 2017

The NBA is receiving backlash for the recent increase of teams resting their players in the final month of the regular season. Teams that have clinched a playoff spot will rest their star players against...

Rocky Marciano (Source: Mohamed Said Momo)

From the playing field to the battlefield

Harrison Epstein November 10, 2016

Sports and the military — these are two organizations that have been linked together for years in the American ethos. Throughout American history, many professional athletes went on to serve in the...

Marc’s Remarks: 3-pointer, the new layup

June 23, 2013

Recently I attended a youth basketball game, and I was extremely surprised at something I saw there. Something that, if I had done it in my youth playing time, I would have gotten an earful from my coach. One...

Marc's Remarks: Inevitability in sports not compelling

June 9, 2013

At the start of every professional basketball season, every team has the same chance to get to and win the NBA Finals, at least theoretically: 1 in 30. Get enough wins out of the 82-game season to make...

Wood's Word: Coach fined for resting stars again

December 1, 2012

The National Basketball Association produces some of the most exciting and enjoyable sporting events in the world. The attention received by the NBA is due mostly to the stardom of its athletes. These...

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