FanSided suggests that the Mavericks make a realistic trade for Kevin Huerter of the Sacramento Kings. Though his three-point shooting percentage is under 31%, the Maryland product is two seasons removed from shooting north of 40% from downtown.

On top of Barnes' potential return, the Kings can likely poach the Spurs' Rookie of the Year front-runner Stephon Castle in a deal. Castle is averaging 11.7 points and 3.6 assists as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, proving to be acclimating to the next level rather quickly at just 20 years old.

The Kings are playing under the uncertainty of leading scorer De'Aaron Fox's future with the team. He has been the subject of trade speculation as the NBA trade deadline approaches. Fox said before Wednesday's game that he "expect (ed) the unexpected," when it came to being moved.

The Kings have notified several NBA teams that they will listen to trade offers involving star guard De'Aaron Fox.

The NBA's All-Star reserves for both the Eastern and Western Conference were released Thursday night, and there were a couple of notable snubs not affected by injuries including A

Among those to make the cut are first-timer Victor Wembanyama and 21st-timer LeBron James. Six teams had multiple selections, while only two teams above .500 — the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings — had none. The game is once again stacked with recognizable talent, but there were plenty more players beyond the 24 players selected.

Anytime Sacramento met Dallas in the early 2000s, it presented as must-watch basketball. Webber and Nowitzki, Bibby and Nash - all the stars feature in this playoff classic that came down to the wire.

"It reminds you that there’s greatness still within you," Thompson said after a blistering first quarter against the Wizards.

The Sacramento Kings are listening to offers for De'Aaron Fox before the NBA trade deadline. Expect more twists and turns.

J-Mac is wagering on the Mavericks to not make the postseason — and no, the play-in doesn't count. Find out why he's fading Dallas in this spot.

Oklahoma City takes on the Sacramento Kings after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 52 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 116-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

The Dallas Mavericks opened a five-game Eastern Conference road trip with a Wednesday night game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center.