Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons set to play regular-season game in Mexico City on Nov. 1
The voice of the Dallas Mavericks on draft lottery and expected #1 pick Cooper Flagg
The voice of the Dallas Mavericks on draft lottery and expected #1 pick Cooper Flagg
The NBA is going back to Mexico City next season, with the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons set to play a regular-season game there on Nov. 1.
It will be the NBA's 34th game in Mexico since 1992.
"We take significant pride in the fact that the Mavericks organization and our supporters reflect the increased globalization of basketball and the NBA," Mavericks CEO Rick Welts said. "The vibrancy of Mexico City and the passion of its fans make it the perfect place to host these Global Games."
The full NBA schedule for next season isn't likely to be released until late summer. The league typically announces some international games ahead of that.
"Playing a regular-season game in Mexico City will be a great experience for our players and coaches," Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon said. "And we look forward to showcasing Detroit basketball to an international audience and a passionate, growing NBA fanbase."
The Mavericks currently have the No. 1 pick in this month's draft and are expected to select Duke's Cooper Flagg. This season, the Pistons made a huge improvement and reached the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
20 minutes ago
- USA Today
Wisconsin basketball recruits lead New Zealand to FIBA U19 World Cup Round of 16 win
Wisconsin basketball commits Hayden Jones and Jackson Ball led New Zealand to the FIBA U19 World Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday. A day removed from the team's narrow 103-97 loss to Serbia, New Zealand responded with a critical 99-86 victory over China in its first win-or-go-home contest of the circuit. New Zealand's commanding 52-37 edge by intermission set the tone for the remainder of the contest, which concluded with a dominant defensive effort in the fourth quarter. After scoring 35 points in the third frame, China mustered just 14 total points in the final period of play, enabling New Zealand to advance to the next round of the World Cup. Jones, who pledged his commitment to Greg Gard's program on July 25, 2024, was responsible for 16 points off 6-of-12 from the field, 1-of-3 from 3-point range and 3-of-4 from the charity stripe. The 6-foot-5 guard also corralled a team-best nine rebounds and dished out four assists in over 31 minutes of play. Seven of the class of 2025 product's points arrived in the first quarter, fueling New Zealand to an 11-point edge within the first 10 minutes of action. New Zealand national teamer and future Badger Jackson Ball also showed out with 12 points, five rebounds and five assists in over 29 minutes on the floor. Ball opened the tournament with a team-high 17 points against Argentina on June 28, and he dropped a team-leading 19 points against Serbia on July 1. Through three games, he ranks second on his team in scoring with 13.5 points per game. Jones, meanwhile, is accountable for 13.3 points and a team-best 8.8 rebounds per contest. Both players appear towards the top of New Zealand's scouting report, and they've put together impressive outings through four games thus far. Behind strong performances from future NBA athletes Koa Peat, AJ Dybantsa, Morez Johnson Jr. and Christopher Brown, the Americans have amassed a perfect 4-0 mark, including a dominant 140-67 win over Jordan in their Round of 16 game on Wednesday. New Zealand will square off next against Switzerland on July 4 for an opportunity to appear in the semifinals. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Yahoo
42 minutes ago
- Yahoo
What former Wisconsin star John Tonje said in his introductory press conference with Jazz
Former Wisconsin basketball star John Tonje met with the media for the first time as a member of the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Just a few days after hearing his name called on day two of the 2025 NBA draft, Tonje ventured to Salt Lake City, Utah, for his first meeting with local media members. He, alongside lottery pick and former Rutgers star Ace Bailey and NCAA champion Walter Clayton Jr., shared their initial thoughts on Utah and the opportunity to compete on a professional stage. Advertisement Prior to the draft, several outlets projected Tonje to fall in the mid-40's. The Jazz elected to select the Nebraska native at No. 53 overall, a slight slip for the 6-foot-5 scoring machine. Nonetheless, Tonje appeared optimistic. 'That was a little bit outside my range," Tonje told the media. "At the end of the day, I'm super excited to be here and just so happy I'm here with the Jazz.' Unlike Bailey, a consensus lottery pick before he even reached Rutgers, Tonje's journey to reach the NBA was a bit unorthodox. As a high schooler, Tonje received just three offers from Omaha, Colorado State and Missouri Western State. As a freshman with the Rams, he averaged 3.6 points and 1.0 rebounds in 8.5 minutes per game as a reserve. Advertisement The future NBA draftee would spend four years with Colorado State and eventually started all 33 games as a senior with per-game averages of 14.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists. A summer with the Cameroon National Team in during the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in 2023, coupled with a 2023-24 medical redshirt season, positioned him for an explosive final year as a college player. With the Badgers, Tonje was named a 2025 Second Team All-American, 2025 Naismith Player of the Year Semifinalist and member of the 2025 All-Big Ten first team. He averaged just under 20 points per game off 46.5% shooting from the field, 39% from 3 and 91% from the free-throw line, punctuating his season with a 37-point performance against BYU in the NCAA Tournament. Not coincidentally, Tonje's growth from an athlete with a minimal recruiting profile to college star prompted him to reflect on his basketball adventure. 'I think I had a lot of adversity," Tonje said. "Had to work my way up. I've been the last guy on the bench and then the guy at the top of the scouting report, so I think I'm someone that can understand all types of roles on the team, how to face adversity and try to get better every day.' Advertisement He will now look to showcase his dexterity on the hardwood when the Jazz begin their summer league run in Salt Lake City on July 5. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin basketball star John Tonje Jazz press conference comments
USA Today
an hour ago
- USA Today
What former Wisconsin star John Tonje said in his introductory press conference with Jazz
Former Wisconsin basketball star John Tonje met with the media for the first time as a member of the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Just a few days after hearing his name called on day two of the 2025 NBA draft, Tonje ventured to Salt Lake City, Utah, for his first meeting with local media members. He, alongside lottery pick and former Rutgers star Ace Bailey and NCAA champion Walter Clayton Jr., shared their initial thoughts on Utah and the opportunity to compete on a professional stage. Prior to the draft, several outlets projected Tonje to fall in the mid-40's. The Jazz elected to select the Nebraska native at No. 53 overall, a slight slip for the 6-foot-5 scoring machine. Nonetheless, Tonje appeared optimistic. 'That was a little bit outside my range," Tonje told the media. "At the end of the day, I'm super excited to be here and just so happy I'm here with the Jazz.' Unlike Bailey, a consensus lottery pick before he even reached Rutgers, Tonje's journey to reach the NBA was a bit unorthodox. As a high schooler, Tonje received just three offers from Omaha, Colorado State and Missouri Western State. As a freshman with the Rams, he averaged 3.6 points and 1.0 rebounds in 8.5 minutes per game as a reserve. The future NBA draftee would spend four years with Colorado State and eventually started all 33 games as a senior with per-game averages of 14.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists. A summer with the Cameroon National Team in during the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in 2023, coupled with a 2023-24 medical redshirt season, positioned him for an explosive final year as a college player. With the Badgers, Tonje was named a 2025 Second Team All-American, 2025 Naismith Player of the Year Semifinalist and member of the 2025 All-Big Ten first team. He averaged just under 20 points per game off 46.5% shooting from the field, 39% from 3 and 91% from the free-throw line, punctuating his season with a 37-point performance against BYU in the NCAA Tournament. Not coincidentally, Tonje's growth from an athlete with a minimal recruiting profile to college star prompted him to reflect on his basketball adventure. 'I think I had a lot of adversity," Tonje said. "Had to work my way up. I've been the last guy on the bench and then the guy at the top of the scouting report, so I think I'm someone that can understand all types of roles on the team, how to face adversity and try to get better every day.' He will now look to showcase his dexterity on the hardwood when the Jazz begin their summer league run in Salt Lake City on July 5. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
