DeShawn Stevenson on being benched in Dallas: "Dirk and them was like, 'Yo, we're not going to win the fuckin' championship if you don't put DeShawn back in the starting lineup,' and they did, and we won"

MacMahon Thunder first-rounders Ousmane Dieng knee contusion and Jalen Williams strep throat wont play tonight vs Adelaide 36ers OKC star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knee is progressing but no firm timetable for return per coach Mark Daigenault There is hope for season opener

Kyle Lowry wants Brad Stevens to put all 5 point guards on the floor at once - with John Wall playing centre

Winning a championship for three franchises is more impressive than winning six championships for one franchise

Game Thread Brooklyn Nets 4-6 vs Dallas Mavericks 5-3