The Dallas Cowboys will have a new head coach next season, but it's unlikely to be Ben Johnson — who is considered by many to be the most coveted name on the market.

The Lakers lose to the very shorthanded Dallas Mavericks, who were missing a few key players because of injury.

After a poor first half defensively, Lakers are challenged by JJ Redick to play harder and they rally past Miami to win.

The Los Angeles Lakers head to he American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup. The Lakers are 20-15, which puts them in fifth place in the west. The Mavs are 20-16, which puts them in sixth place, directly behind the climbing Lakers.

Perhaps no owner in the NFL understands the value of "keeping it all in the family" better than Jerry Jones, which is why bringing Deion Sanders and his sons to Dallas makes perfect sense.

Sanders spent five standout seasons with the Cowboys from 1995 to 1999, leaving an indelible mark on the franchise during one of its most celebrated eras. A key figure in the Cowboys’ Super Bowl XXX triumph, Sanders’ electrifying play as both a cornerback and return specialist solidified his status as one of the NFL’s all-time greats.

LOS ANGELES ... The Lakers have lost three straight, but their previous two scheduled games were postponed, and they hadn’t played since last Tuesday in Dallas. Devin Vassell and Stephon ...

The Dallas Mavericks continued their four-game homestand with the second game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The Mavericks’ goal was to snap a five-game losing skid, while the Lakers’ goal was to avoid a two-game losing skid.

The Los Angeles Lakers head to Toyota Center to face the Houston Rockets in a Western Conference matchup. The Lakers are 18-14, which puts them in seventh place. The Rockets are faring a bit better, with a 22-11 record that puts them in third place.

Chris Paul capped an emotional week with a double-double before presenting his jersey to the sons of Lakers coach JJ Redick.

Los Angeles ... to the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets. The Lakers have not played since Jan. 7, while the Spurs have not played since Jan. 8. When is San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles ...