Dallas Hoops Journal
We extensively cover the professional basketball teams in the Dallas area, including the Mavs and Wings.
Total reads
160
This week
23
Rank
#223 of 455
Published
1,449 posts
Last 12 weeks
Most read posts
Featured on Sportsblogs
Run this blog? Add the badge to your site to show readers you're featured — it links back to this page.
Latest Entries
‘Surprising Folks’: Jerry Jones Backs Terence Steele After Dallas Cowboys Add Broderick Jones
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Friday that he is looking forward to right tackle Terence Steele “surprising folks” this season, 13 days after Dallas traded for Broderick Jones to compete with Steele for the job. Jerry Jones made the comments on the K&C Masterpiece on 105.3 The Fan. Steele […]
Dallas Cowboys RB Malik Davis Carted Off Practice Field With Injury Before New York Giants Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis was carted off the practice field with an injury Friday, Clarence Hill Jr. of DLLS Sports reported. Dallas opens the regular season Sunday night against the New York Giants. Hill posted the report at 1:45 p.m. CT and attributed it to a source. “The Cowboys are […]
‘They’ve Earned It’: Jerry Jones Explains Why Dallas Cowboys Extended Ryan Flournoy, Brevyn Spann-Ford
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones described wide receiver Ryan Flournoy and tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford as homegrown Friday, a day after Dallas agreed to contract extensions with both. Jones made the comments on the K&C Masterpiece on 105.3 The Fan. Spann-Ford agreed Thursday to a three-year, $18 million extension that […]
‘Would I Do It Some More? The Answer Is Yes’: Jerry Jones Leaves Door Open For Another Dallas Cowboys Trade
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Friday that he would put more of the team’s future resources into this season’s roster, depending on what becomes available. The most logical place for an addition would be the defense, Jones said. Jones made the comments on the K&C Masterpiece on 105.3 The […]
‘We’re Going To Have A Better Defense’: Jerry Jones Makes Bold Dallas Cowboys Promise Before Giants Opener
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Friday that Dallas is going to have a better defense than it had last season, when the Cowboys allowed 511 points. Jones said Dallas made changes to be “stronger in the middle.” Jones made the comments on the K&C Masterpiece on 105.3 The Fan, […]
‘There’s A Calm In The Box’: Matt Nagy Reveals How He’ll Call New York Giants Offense Against Dallas Cowboys
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy will call plays from the coaches’ booth Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, he said Thursday. Nagy spoke after practice at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center, in comments transcribed by the Giants. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. Nagy is […]
‘Concern Level Is Not That High’: Toronto Raptors Still Expect Kawhi Leonard Trade To Be Completed
TORONTO — With Toronto Raptors training camp less than three weeks away, Kawhi Leonard is still officially a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange reported Friday. “But the concern level is … not that high, is what I’m hearing,” Grange wrote. The trade is still expected to be completed, Grange reported, though […]
‘Weapons On The Outside And Inside’: New York Giants DC Dennard Wilson Sizes Up Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys Offense
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson said Thursday that the Dallas Cowboys have weapons on the outside and the inside. Sunday night will be his first game running the Giants defense. Wilson spoke after practice at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center. New York hosts Dallas at MetLife Stadium, and kickoff […]
‘Very Seriously Considering’: Jalen Duren Eyes Qualifying Offer As Sacramento Kings Remain Major Threat To Detroit Pistons
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings remain highly interested in Detroit Pistons restricted free agent Jalen Duren and could create the room to sign him to a max-salary contract next offseason, Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reported Friday. Duren has three very serious suitors if he reaches unrestricted free agency in 2027, […]
‘I Was A Little Bit Surprised’: John Klingberg Retires After 12 NHL Seasons, 8 With Dallas Stars
FRISCO, Texas — Former Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg announced his retirement from the NHL on Friday morning in a post from the NHL Players’ Association. Klingberg, 34, played 552 of his 700 career regular-season games with the Stars. He retires with 92 goals, 351 assists, and 443 points. Following his eight seasons in Dallas, […]
‘A Lot Of Similarities’: Christian Parker Breaks Down What Dallas Cowboys Expect From New-Look New York Giants Offense
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker said Thursday that the New York Giants offense under coordinator Matt Nagy and senior offensive consultant Greg Roman looks very different on the surface but shares a lot underneath, three days before Parker calls his first regular-season game against it. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is Sunday […]
‘Prepared And Confident And Play Fast’: Christian Parker Details Dallas Cowboys’ Plan For Reworked Secondary, Linebackers
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker said Thursday that his cornerbacks have spent the offseason retooling their technique and his linebackers will be “prepared and confident and play fast,” three days before Dallas opens the season against the New York Giants. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is Sunday at 7:20 p.m. CT on […]
‘A Great Training Partner’: Klayton Adams Says Rebuilt Cowboys Defense Is Pushing Dallas Offense
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that the rebuilt Cowboys defense has been like “a great training partner” for his offense, three days before Dallas opens the season against the New York Giants. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is Sunday at 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. Dallas allowed 511 points in […]
‘He Can Do A Lot Of Different Things’: Nick Sorensen Explains Malik Davis’ Value To Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys special teams coordinator Nick Sorensen said Thursday that running back Malik Davis can play a lot of different spots on special teams, including personal protector on the punt unit, where he has already played, three days before Dallas opens the season against the New York Giants. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium […]
‘It’s A No-Brainer’: Kevin Durant Doubles Down On Team USA Goal For 2028 Olympics
HOUSTON — Kevin Durant wants to play for Team USA at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The Houston Rockets forward doubled down on that goal at a recent USA Basketball charity event in Southern California, The Athletic’s Nick Friedell reported Friday. A spot on the 2028 roster would give Durant his fifth Olympics. Durant […]
‘He Loves Football’: Klayton Adams Explains Why Cowboys Believe Broderick Jones Can Thrive In Dallas
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that tackle Broderick Jones seems grateful for a fresh start, 12 days after Dallas acquired him from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cowboys open the season Sunday against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff is 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. A fresh start […]
‘I Resign From My Position’: İsmail Kartal Quits Fenerbahçe, But Club President Refuses To Accept It
ISTANBUL — Fenerbahçe coach İsmail Kartal did not show up for training on Friday. On Thursday night, minutes after a 1-1 draw with AS Roma in the Champions League, Kartal announced his resignation at his postgame news conference. Club president Aziz Yıldırım refused to accept it at a separate news conference soon after. Thursday’s match […]
‘Know The Situation’: Dallas Cowboys Address Jake Ferguson’s 7 Fumbles Before New York Giants Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that the staff talked with tight end Jake Ferguson this offseason about knowing when to go down rather than risk the football, after Ferguson fumbled seven times over the last two seasons. All seven of Ferguson’s career fumbles have come in the last two […]
‘Really A Master’: Klayton Adams Praises Javonte Williams’ Pass Protection Before Dallas Cowboys Opener
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that running back Javonte Williams is “really a master” of the team’s pass protection going into his second season in the system, three days before Dallas opens against the New York Giants. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is Sunday at 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. […]
‘I Crave Teaching’: Caleb Downs Details 1-On-1 Work With Christian Parker Before Dallas Cowboys Debut
FRISCO, Texas — Caleb Downs makes his NFL debut Sunday night at the New York Giants after an offseason of one-on-one film sessions with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker, who said Thursday they try to hold those meetings as often as possible. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. Downs was […]
‘I Want A Chance At The Tournament’: CeeDee Lamb Sets Playoff Standard For Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — CeeDee Lamb said Thursday that he wants “a chance at the tournament” after the Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs in each of the last two seasons, three days before they open against the New York Giants. Dallas went 7-10 in 2024 and 7-9-1 in 2025. Its last playoff game was a 48-32 […]
‘Total Opposites’: Klayton Adams Explains Why CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens Work For Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens are “total opposites,” three days before Dallas opens the season against the New York Giants. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is Sunday at 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC. Adams took over the offense in 2025, after Brian Schottenheimer […]
‘Only One Way To Go’: Texas Rangers Open Critical Diamondbacks Series As Kumar Rocker Faces Merrill Kelly
PHOENIX — Three games behind the Houston Astros in the American League West, the Texas Rangers open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Chase Field. Texas is also two games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the third American League wild card. The Toronto Blue Jays are one game behind Cleveland […]
‘Win Tomorrow’: Skip Schumaker Challenges Texas Rangers To Flush Crushing Seattle Mariners Loss
SEATTLE — The Texas Rangers have 15 games left and are two games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the third American League wild card. They fell to 72-75 with a 4-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday afternoon at T-Mobile Park. Seattle scored four runs in the seventh inning after Jacob deGrom left with […]
‘It’s Still Going To Be A Struggle’: Carlos Sainz Tempers Expectations Before Emotional Madrid Home Race
MADRID — Carlos Sainz, a Madrid native, will race a Formula 1 car in his hometown for the first time this weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix. “I think it’s no secret that it’s still going to be a struggle for us,” Sainz said Thursday. “I couldn’t think about a layout that is probably more […]
Displaying items 1-25 of 1449 in total