Overview
- Dallas fell to 3-8 after a 116-114 loss to the Bucks, extending a rough opening stretch that league observers say has put Harrison’s job security in question.
- ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported that Dumont weighed in on whether Davis should return from a calf injury, reflecting internal tension over medical and personnel calls.
- Multiple outlets say teams, including the Lakers, are monitoring center Daniel Gafford as a trade target, though reporting also notes Dallas has not committed to moving him this early.
- Marc Stein has urged the Mavericks to evaluate shopping Gafford, who has three years and $54.4 million remaining, as Dallas considers asset paths tied to its 2026 first-round pick.
- The Lakers improved to 8-3 with Austin Reaves returning to score 24 points in a 121-111 win over the Hornets, and coach JJ Redick said LeBron James has been cleared for contact and is practicing with the South Bay Lakers as he ramps up.