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Dallas Mavericks Waive Tyler Smith, Sign Jett Howard To Two-Way Contract
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Sign Jett Howard, Waive Tyler Smith The Dallas Mavericks waived two-way wing Tyler Smith on Monday to sign former first-round pick Jett Howard, days after adding Zaccharie Risacher in a three-team trade with Atlanta. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks waived 21-year-old wing Tyler Smith on Monday, freeing up Dallas’ final two-way roster […]
Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Dončić ‘Excited’ For Next Season: ‘I Think We Have A Really Good Team’
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić told the Golf Channel while attending the British Open that he’s “excited” for next season. The Lakers have completely reshaped their roster this summer around Dončić and Austin Reaves. “I think we have a really good team,” Dončić said. “I’m very excited to start a new season. Obviously, last […]
Paige Bueckers Ruled Out, Alanna Smith Doubtful For Dallas Wings’ Clash With New York Liberty
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Ruled Out, Alanna Smith Doubtful vs. Liberty Paige Bueckers will miss Monday’s game against the New York Liberty with soreness after being cleared of a concussion, while Alanna Smith is doubtful with a right leg injury. ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers will not play in Monday’s game […]
‘We Probably Would Have Folded’: Dallas Wings’ Growth Shows In WNBA-Best 10th Clutch Win Over Los Angeles Sparks
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Set Franchise Record With Sixth Straight Win Over Sparks The Dallas Wings held off the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 at College Park Center on Sunday, extending their franchise-record winning streak to six games despite a third-quarter push from Los Angeles. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings set a new franchise record […]
‘We’ll Know More Later’: Paige Bueckers’ Status Uncertain After Exiting Dallas Wings’ Win Over Los Angeles Sparks
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers’ Status Uncertain After Hitting Her Head In Win Over Sparks Paige Bueckers exited the Dallas Wings‘ 90-82 win over the Los Angeles Sparks with just over three minutes left in the fourth quarter after hitting her head, and coach Jose Fernandez had no immediate update on her condition. ARLINGTON, Texas […]
‘We Don’t Panic’: Dallas Wings Defeat Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 For Franchise-Record Sixth Straight Win
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Beat Sparks 90-82 For Franchise-Record Sixth Straight Win The Dallas Wings extended their winning streak to six games, the longest in franchise history, beating the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 on Sunday at College Park Center. Paige Bueckers led all scorers with 25 points before exiting late with an injury. ARLINGTON, Texas […]
Sources: Dallas Mavericks Trade For Zaccharie Risacher In Three-Team Trade Sending Luguentz Dort To Atlanta Hawks
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Add Zaccharie Risacher In Three-Team Trade With Hawks, Thunder Dallas acquired former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher from Atlanta in a three-team deal that also sent Ryan Nembhard to the Hawks and Lu Dort from Oklahoma City to Atlanta. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are trading for former No. 1 pick Zaccharie […]
Sources: Dallas Mavericks Match New York Knicks’ Offer Sheet, Keep Moussa Cissé
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Match Knicks’ Offer Sheet, Keep Moussa Cissé The Dallas Mavericks matched the Knicks’ two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet on center Moussa Cissé Saturday night, keeping the restricted free agent in Dallas. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks matched the New York Knicks’ two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet on restricted free agent center Moussa […]
‘We Should Be Well Rested’: Dallas Wings Turn Practice Week Into Tune-Up For Stretch Run To All-Star Break
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Use Practice Week To Prepare For Sparks, Stretch Run A full week without a game gave the Dallas Wings time to retool before three games in four days close out the run to the WNBA All-Star break. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings had not played since last Sunday, and coach […]
Sources: Moussa Cissé Signs Two-Year Offer Sheet With New York Knicks
DHJ Quick Take: Knicks Sign Moussa Cissé To Offer Sheet The New York Knicks signed Dallas Mavericks restricted free agent center Moussa Cissé to a two-year, minimum-salary offer sheet Saturday, putting Dallas on the clock to match. DALLAS — The New York Knicks signed Dallas Mavericks restricted free agent center Moussa Cissé to a two-year offer […]
LeBron James ‘Truly Close’ To Picking Next Team
LeBron James is “truly close” to picking his next team, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Many people within the NBA believe a decision will come next week. NBA commissioner Adam Silver wants James to make his decision ASAP. “Where LeBron plays will affect the schedule,” Silver said at the CNBC Sport x Boardroom: Game […]
‘An X-Factor Out There’: Darin Green Jr.’s 21 Points Power Dallas Mavericks Past New York Knicks 110-88 To Close Summer League
DHJ Quick Take: Darin Green Jr.’s 21 Points Power Mavericks Past Knicks To Close Summer League The Dallas Mavericks closed out the 2026 NBA Summer League with a 110-88 win over the New York Knicks on Friday, finishing the five-game slate at 3-2. LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks rolled the New York Knicks 110-88 […]
LeBron James Wants To ‘Join A Franchise That Shares The Same Model As Myself’
During a live taping of “The Shop” at Fanatics Fest on Friday (July 17), LeBron James said he wants to “join a franchise that shares the same model as myself.” James is expected to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves or Denver Nuggets. “I want to compete […]
‘Doing Whatever The Game Requires’: Dallas Mavericks Beat Oklahoma City Thunder 97-87 As Sergio De Larrea Dishes 14 Assists
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Beat Thunder 97-87 As Akobundu-Ehiogu, De Larrea Steal The Show The Mavericks used a dominant De Larrea-to-Akobundu-Ehiogu pick-and-roll connection and a big third quarter to beat Oklahoma City 97-87 in Las Vegas Summer League play, evening their record at 2-2. LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks rallied from an early deficit […]
LeBron James Says He’ll Pick Next Team Soon: ‘I Won’t Hold You Guys Up Too Much Longer’
LeBron James said on Thursday (July 16) at the CNBC and Boardroom Game Plan Summit that he will pick his next team soon. The 41-year-old is expected to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves or Denver Nuggets. “I won’t hold you guys up too much longer,” James […]
Dallas Wings’ Game Against New York Liberty Rescheduled For Monday
DHJ Quick Take: Wings-Liberty Game Postponed, Reset for Monday Thursday’s Wings-Liberty game was postponed due to mechanical issues with New York’s charter flight, pushing the matchup to Monday, July 20, and turning Dallas’s stretch into the season’s first back-to-back and a three-games-in-four-nights run heading into the All-Star break. ARLINGTON, Texas — Thursday night’s game between […]
Dallas Mavericks Star Cooper Flagg Projected Lock For 2028 USA Olympic Team
DHJ Quick Take: Cooper Flagg Projected as Lock for 2028 Olympic Team NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin projects Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg as a lock to make the 2028 U.S. Olympic men’s basketball roster, pairing the reigning Rookie of the Year with five other established stars in his early roster forecast. DALLAS — With just under […]
NBA Sources Expect LeBron James To Sign With Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA sources NBC Sports has spoken with expect LeBron James to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers. James has played for the Cavaliers twice (2003-10, 2014-18). He’s the best player in franchise history and was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. James won two MVPs and one Finals MVP and made 10 All-Star teams and 10 […]
Minnesota Timberwolves Pursued Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Josh Giddey Before Getting LaMelo Ball
The Minnesota Timberwolves made a blockbuster trade this offseason, acquiring LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte traded Ball and Josh Green to Minnesota for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three future first-round pick swaps and three future second-round picks. The Timberwolves were aggressive in trade talks this summer, as before trading for […]
LeBron James Focused On Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James is focused on the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers as his next team, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are still in the hunt as well. James has played for the Cavaliers twice (2003-10, 2014-18) and the Heat once (2010-14). He’s a two-time MVP […]
NBA Investigating 2nd Kawhi Leonard Sponsorship Deal As Part Of Aspiration Probe
The NBA is investigating a second Kawhi Leonard sponsorship deal as part of the Aspiration probe, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. The blockbuster trade sending Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers back to the Toronto Raptors is on hold. The trade can’t be completed until the NBA finishes the Aspiration investigation. LAC allegedly […]
Paige Bueckers Earns First WNBA Western Conference Player Of The Week Award
DHJ Quick Take: Bueckers Claims First Career Player Of The Week Paige Bueckers earned her first career WNBA Player of the Week honor after leading the Wings to a 5-0 week, including a season-high 34-point outburst in front of a record Montreal crowd. ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers was named the WNBA’s […]
‘A Complete Performance’: Sergio De Larrea’s Double-Double Lifts Dallas Mavericks Past Memphis Grizzlies 96-88
DHJ Quick Take: De Larrea’s Late Threes Seal Mavericks’ Win Over Grizzlies Sergio De Larrea knocked down two fourth-quarter threes to help the Mavericks hold off the Grizzlies 96-88 in NBA Summer League play Monday, finishing with 16 points and 12 assists while directing Dallas’ offense down the stretch. LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks […]
Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors, 76ers, Timberwolves Continue To Be Leading Suitors For LeBron James
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves continue to be the leading suitors for LeBron James, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James, 41, could make his decision this week. James has played for the Cavaliers twice (2003-10, 2014-18) and the Heat once (2010-14). He’s a two-time MVP and […]
Austin Reaves Signed $180 Million Deal To Give Los Angeles Lakers Financial Flexibility
Austin Reaves didn’t sign a four-year, $185 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. It was actually a four-year, $180 million deal, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “Reaves, who originally agreed to a four-year, $185 million extension with a player option on the final season, ended up inking a four-year, $180 million […]
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