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Dallas Mavericks fans are still trying to move forward after Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.In the past few months, Dallas basketball fans have found many ways to express their disappointment toward general manager Nico Harrison. From billboards to protests outside American Airlines Center, Doncic supporters have made their presence felt.Now, it appears a new piece of anti-Harrison gear is generating some buzz.As of Monday, a No. 77 Mavericks jersey that features the phrase “Fire Nico” across the back has gone up for auction. Bids for the jersey have gone up to $1,500, thanks to a particular…

After over three months out of the lineup, Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is on the verge of making his 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff debut.Stars head coach Pete DeBoer announced that Heiskanen would take part in morning skate, and if all goes well, the defenseman will return to action for Game 4 against the Winnipeg Jets at American Airlines Center Tuesday night. Heiskanen, who had knee surgery in February, hasn’t played since Jan. 28. He suffered a significant knee injury when Golden Knights captain Mark Stone lunged at his knee during a regular-season meeting between the two teams.Around the time…

The unthinkable has happened.With just a 1.8% chance of winning the 2025 NBA draft lottery, the Dallas Mavericks miraculously won the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft.Duke phenom Cooper Flagg has long been projected to be the top pick in this year’s draft, especially after solidifying his status during his lone season at Duke.Related:What Duke superstar Cooper Flagg said after Dallas Mavericks’ 2025 NBA draft lottery winMavericksBe the smartest Mavericks fan. Get the latest news.Here are 10 things to know about Flagg.1. The basicsName: Cooper FlaggBirthdate: December 21, 2006Hometown: Newport, MaineCollege: DukeHeight: 6-8 Weight: 221 pounds2. A high…

The first taste of sizzling Texas heat is heading to the Dallas-Fort Worth area this week. It is earlier than normal but doesn’t necessarily tell us anything about how severe the summer will be.The National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office is expecting much of North Texas will top 100 degrees Wednesday for the first time this year. Areas to the south and west of Dallas-Fort Worth have the highest chance of breaking into the triple digits.Related:With early heat wave set to cook Dallas-Fort Worth, ERCOT sees record-breaking demand Historical data from the weather service shows the region usually doesn’t hit…

WASHINGTON — Republicans in the U.S. Congress have released initial drafts of a sweeping budget package that would fulfill President Donald Trump‘s calls to cut taxes and reduce spending, though many details still need to be resolved.Here is a summary of what they have proposed and what they have left out as of May 12. Budgetary estimates cover the next 10 years and are provided by the Joint Committee on Taxation and the Congressional Budget Office. Taxes: What’s inMakes permanent the lower income tax rates in Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that are currently due to expire at…

Another rookie from the 2025 Dallas Cowboys draft class put pen to paper on Monday. A person familiar with the process confirmed to The Dallas Morning News former Texas running back Jaydon Blue, a fifth-round selection, signed a four-year contract with the Cowboys on Monday. The deal will reportedly be worth $4.627 million, with a $427,068 signing bonus.Blue, a Houston native, split time with DeSoto standout Quintrevion Wisner in the Longhorns backfield last season, putting up 730 yards and 8 touchdowns on the ground. He was also a significant contributor in the passing game, racking up 368 yards and 6 touchdowns through…

Dallas’ Office of Equity and Inclusion, which was heavily featured in the region’s human rights proposal required to host next year’s FIFA World Cup, could be on the chopping block if a Texas Senate bill intended to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion departments in local governments becomes law.“The core of this is getting back to the fundamentals of hiring and having the best person for the job,” said Rep. Stan Gerdes, R-Bastrop, who introduced the bill on Monday in the House’s State Affairs Committee. The bill was advanced out of committee. The legislation seeks to ensure governments hire, train and…

One person died and at least three others were hospitalized Sunday afternoon after a crash involving suspected street racing in South Dallas, police said.Dallas police were called at about 7:40 p.m. to the 5000 block of Second Avenue, where officers were requested to help with crowd control, Officer Jennifer Pryor, a police spokesperson, said in a statement Monday.Officers determined that a pickup heading south on Second Avenue was hit by a northbound vehicle that crossed into the oncoming lane while racing another vehicle, Pryor said.The pickup’s driver, whose identity was not released in the statement, died at the location, Pryor…

Stephen Jones has very high expectations for George Pickens ahead of his first season in Dallas.Jones delivered some high praise for the wide receiver Monday, saying the Cowboys see Pickens as more than a WR2. About a week ago, the Cowboys landed Pickens through a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers.Jones also likened Pickens to a former Cowboys fan favorite.“He reminds [us] a lot in our building of Dez Bryant in terms of his competitiveness and what he brings to the field, his edge,” the Cowboys chief operating officer and co-owner told SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio. “As I said, we…

Cheers erupted in the Texas House as a lawmaker told his colleagues it was time to eliminate the STAAR test. “The stars at night are big and bright deep in the heart of Texas,” Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, told members on Monday. “But not the STAAR test.”In a 143-1 vote, House members gave preliminary approval to a proposal that would eliminate the end-of-year test that’s loathed by many students and teachers and replace it with a series of shorter exams administered throughout the school year. Doing so would give educators quick access to data that they can use to improve…