Trey Murphy reveals Naji Marshall’s playful text following the controversial ending to the Pelicans' 119-116 win over the Mavericks.

Marshall returned to a bench role Friday due to the return of Kyrie Irving, but the former Xavier forward still made his presence felt in this matchup by recording a double-double off the bench. Marshall has been playing well of late and has scored in double digits in five of his seven outings this month,

Jason Kidd went with an unorthodox starting lineup in an attempt to end a season-long four-game losing streak. The Dallas Mavericks coach inserted Naji Marshall as the primary ball handler in the first unit and did not start any of his traditional point guards.

Marshall won't start in Friday's game against the Thunder, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Marshall is retreating to Dallas' bench with Kyrie Irving back in the lineup. Over his last six games, Marshall is averaging 11.3 points, 4.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.0 threes in 28.4 minutes.

Even in good times, the Charlotte Hornets can't seem to enjoy some of the positive moments. But they'll be back at it Monday afternoon when the Dallas Mavericks visit.

Kyrie Irving got brutally honest on the Mavericks' brewing rivalry with the Thunder after Friday night's game.

In the ever-changing world of fantasy basketball, maximizing your team’s potential requires constant attention to the waiver wire. Week 14 brings a fresh crop of players who can make a difference, whether you’re addressing injury woes or simply seeking an

Kyrie Irving highlighted how one of his current Dallas Mavericks teammates can help the team reach new heights.

Kyrie Irving on the trade that sent him from Brooklyn to Dallas: “Best trade in the business baby. We won that trade! We won that trade! I was bad goods.”Source: Twitter What’s

Xavier's upset of the No. 7 Golden Eagles Saturday was historic on several levels. Here are the numbers behind the Musketeers' big day.

Pelicans' forward Trey Murphy had a week filled with highlights, showing why he's destined to be a future star in the NBA.

The Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a three-game losing streak, including a controversial loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. OKC entered the game tied for the NBA's best record and had just beaten the other team with the top record by 20 points.