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Anthony Davis Sends Cryptic Message On Social Media

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Dallas Mavericks fans are still reeling from the team’s decision to trade away Luka Doncic.

In many ways, Doncic was the heart and soul of the organization, a player that many believed would lead the Mavericks’ journey throughout his NBA career.

However, the NBA is a business, and the Mavericks’ front office seemed to believe that moving on from Doncic was their best path forward.

They did acquire Anthony Davis in the deal, an athlete who has been among the best in the league when healthy.

Davis’ potential long-term impact was felt when he stepped on the court for the Mavericks, stringing several strong performances together before he got injured.

He’s slated to be back and fully healthy in the 2025-2026 season, hoping to find success with No. 1 overall pick, Cooper Flagg.

Fans have been talking about Davis’ recent Instagram post, which sent a cryptic message.

Davis mentions “not caring anymore” as a result of caring too much at one point, which could be a reference to his feelings about the Mavericks.

“A man who doesn’t care anymore was once a man who cared too much,” Davis’ story wrote.

Of course, this could be about something or someone else entirely, but fans tend to read into players’ social media accounts and potentially draw the wrong conclusions.

If Davis is unhappy with the team, it could lead to frustrations within the locker room, potentially resulting in another failed season for this franchise.

With any luck, this is about something in his personal life that resolves soon, and that he’ll start the season off on the right foot, ready to be a leader for this team.

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Chris Paul Reveals His Goal For Next Season

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The clock is ticking for Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers.

At 40 years old, there is no doubt that he is getting close to the end of his career, but he wants to make every second count.

Speaking with Malika Andrew on “SportsCenter,” Paul made it clear: he wants to win a championship with the Clippers, but it’s about more than just that.

“That’s the goal,” Paul said. “At the same time, I do understand that not everyone gets a chance to play this long. I’ll be taking every moment in this season and making sure that I’m doing whatever I can to help our team win.”

Paul isn’t thinking about only claiming a title; he has his mind on his legacy.

He is going to receive a lot of attention in the new season because he is nearing retirement and coming back to the team that made him such a huge star.

After spending his first six seasons in New Orleans, Paul came to the Clippers in 2011-12, and one of the most prosperous periods of his career began.

Paul was perhaps the most important part of that team.

He is now coming back to the Clippers after years of playing for the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, and San Antonio Spurs.

Paul is going to be a big help for the Clippers, but will it be enough?

The Western Conference is very tough, and Los Angeles will have to fight through a lot of competition if they wish to reach the Finals.

Paul wants a ring before he retires, but it still might be out of reach.

Thankfully, this upcoming, final run with the Clippers can still be worth it for him.

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Kendrick Perkins Leaves Out Veteran PG From Top-10 List

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When Kendrick Perkins shares his opinion about the NBA, millions of people listen.

And, sometimes, millions of people disagree.

Perkins’ latest statement with the “Road Trippin Show” will surely get people talking, because he spoke about the best point guards of all time and left off a very big name: Chris Paul.

“I do not have him [Chris Paul] in my top 10. I don’t have CP3 ranked above Russell Westbrook,” Perkins said, via NBACentral.

Make no mistake: Perkins thinks that Paul is one of the top 15 guards of all time.

He knows he is wickedly talented and also a future Hall of Famer, but he doesn’t view him as a top-10 point guard.

Why is that, and what does he lack that Westbrook has?

Both of these players have yet to win an NBA title, which is a common measurement that people use to judge greatness in the league.

Perkins is aware of that, but it’s not what is swaying his decision.

He does admit that Paul’s lack of a league MVP weighs on him.

Westbrook won that prize years ago, but Paul has not.

If Paul hears Perkins and his claim, it may affect how he performs next season for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Paul has a lot to prove, for a number of reasons.

He is coming back to the team where he once found great success, and he is definitely near the end of his career.

Paul wants to make an impact with the Clippers, and he wants to remind people why they call him the “Point God.”

Perkins doesn’t feel Paul is a top-10 guard, but he will be excited to be proven wrong.

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NBA Executive Raises Big Question About Quentin Grimes’ Market Value

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Quentin Grimes remains a restricted free agent, and it’s not clear if the Philadelphia 76ers will sign him or let him go.

What is his value, and is he really worth a big contract?

Speaking with Fred Katz, an unnamed NBA exec seemed lukewarm about Grimes.

“Why would you spend $20 million on Quentin Grimes when you can get Gary Trent (Jr.) for a minimum?” The anonymous executive said, via NBACentral.

Grimes produced 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists for the 76ers in 2024-25.

He played in 28 games for them after the trade deadline and was with the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, and Dallas Mavericks before that.

He put up strong numbers in a short amount of time, but are the Sixers ready to commit to a long-term partnership with him?

That is a big question, one made larger when there are other free agents, like Trent, who could come in at a cheaper price point.

The 76ers need to be very careful with all of their contracts, and they should only sign people they truly believe in.

Last season proved that injuries can completely disrupt and change this team, and anyone on the roster needs to be able to suit up and perform well at all times.

If the 76ers are going to sign Grimes, they want to be sure that he can step up and provide a lot of assistance.

He needs to be worth every single penny, and the Sixers aren’t sure that he is.

Where will Grimes play and how much will he make?

This is just one of the many questions floating around the NBA as the offseason rolls on.

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Heat Reportedly ‘Explored’ Trade For Former Guard

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How much longer will Terry Rozier be with the Miami Heat?

That isn’t entirely clear, especially with a new report coming out of the team.

According to Marc Stein, the Heat recently looked at a potential trade featuring Rozier for Marcus Smart, then of the Washington Wizards.

In the end, they couldn’t decide if swapping out Smart for Rozier was a good enough upgrade.

“Sources say Miami has explored the feasibility of trading away veteran guard Terry Rozier this offseason. Jake says Miami weighed a Rozier-for-Smart swap but could not reach an organizational consensus on whether such a trade was a clear upgrade,” Stein said, via NBACentral.

Last season, Rozier posted 10.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists for the Heat, while Smart produced 9.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists for the Wizards.

It’s understandable that the Heat aren’t sure if Smart is a better fit for them, but will they make any move with Rozier?

His name has been tied to trade rumors for months, but the Heat haven’t made any progress.

In fact, Miami has once again been very still during the offseason.

This has been their regular routine for years now, and some fans are ready for something different.

If they wish to compete in the Eastern Conference in the new season, Miami may need to shake things up in a rather large way.

They have talent, but they remain a middling team, at best, and that might not change unless they get daring.

This news about Rozier shows that the Heat are still a very measured team that won’t move the needle quickly.

Will they end up regretting that?

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