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Dallas Mavericks Star Kyrie Irving Dominates One-On-One Challenge At NBPA Top 100 Camp
DHJ Quick Take: Kyrie Irving’s Recovery Reaches a Public Milestone Kyrie Irving‘s first major basketball activity since his ACL tear came at the NBPA Top 100 Camp, where he faced top high school prospects one-on-one. The appearance follows Dallas Mavericks general manager Mike Schmitz‘s praise for the guard’s offseason approach. DALLAS — Kyrie Irving took […]
Dallas Wings Upgrade Awak Kuier To Probable, Odyssey Sims Out vs. Phoenix Mercury
DHJ Quick Take: Wings List Awak Kuier as Probable Against Phoenix The Dallas Wings upgraded Awak Kuier (right wrist) to probable for Thursday against the Phoenix Mercury, while Odyssey Sims (left ankle) remains out. Kuier did on-court ball-handling work in Minnesota ahead of the team’s return home. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings upgraded Awak […]
‘Having More Connectivity’: Paige Bueckers Details How Dallas Wings Can Respond After Minnesota Lynx Loss
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Pushes Wings Toward Defensive Connectivity Paige Bueckers scored 23 points but used her postgame availability to stress defensive connectivity and discipline after the Dallas Wings‘ 100-76 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. MINNEAPOLIS — Paige Bueckers led the Dallas Wings with 23 points on Tuesday night, but afterward the second-year guard […]
Three Potential Trade Destinations For Klay Thompson This Summer
DHJ Quick Take: Three Klay Thompson Trade Fits for the Mavericks With Cooper Flagg entering his second season, the Dallas Mavericks face a roster caught between competing now and building for the long term, and Klay Thompson stands out as a veteran they could move for future assets. The Dallas Mavericks are operating on two […]
Dallas Mavericks Ramp Up 2026 NBA Draft Workouts With Mikel Brown Jr. On Deck
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Ramp Up 2026 NBA Draft Workouts The Dallas Mavericks have begun a heavy run of pre-draft workouts with the 2026 NBA Draft less than two weeks out, mixing fringe first-rounders with second-round and undrafted free agent hopefuls. Consensus lottery pick Mikel Brown Jr. is among those scheduled to work out for […]
LeBron James Prefers To Stay With Los Angeles Lakers; Golden State Warriors Very Interested In The King
DHJ Quick Take: LeBron’s Free Agency Preferences LeBron James becomes an unrestricted free agent this NBA offseason for the first time since 2018 and he prefers to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line. James has been with the Lakers since the 2018-19 season. He […]
Milwaukee Bucks Expected To Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo Before 2026 NBA Draft; Miami Heat Remain Favored Destination
DHJ Quick Take: Antetokounmpo Trade Timeline and Suitors The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo before the 2026 NBA Draft, according to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The 2026 draft starts on June 23. Fischer and Stein also report that the Miami Heat remain the favored destination for Antetokounmpo, […]
‘They Expose You’: Minnesota Lynx’s First-Half Barrage Sinks Dallas Wings In 100-76 Road Loss
DHJ Quick Take: Lynx Bury Wings Early In 100-76 Rout At Target Center Minnesota shot 71.9% in the first half to build a 27-point cushion, and Dallas never recovered in a 100-76 loss that snapped its four-game winning streak. MINNEAPOLIS — The Dallas Wings never recovered from a cold-shooting start and a scorching one from […]
‘It Feels Like Ages Ago Now’: Dallas Wings Eye Fifth Straight Win In Minnesota Lynx Rematch At Target Center
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Chase Fifth Straight Win At Minnesota The Dallas Wings (7-3) bring the WNBA’s top-rated offense and a four-game win streak into Tuesday’s road test against the Minnesota Lynx (9-2) and the league’s best defense. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings (7-3) hit the road again Tuesday to face the Minnesota Lynx […]
Mark Cuban Urges Dallas Mavericks To Let Kyrie Irving Dictate His Future: ‘He’s Not Just Some Guy’
DHJ Quick Take: Cuban Advocates for Irving’s Autonomy Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants Kyrie Irving to have a big say in his NBA future. During an appearance on the “House of Haymaker” podcast, Cuban urged the Mavericks to let Irving dictate his future. “The first thing you do is talk to Kyrie,” Cuban […]
‘It’s Nostalgic In The Best Ways’: Jessica Shepard, Alanna Smith Return To Minnesota For First Time Since Joining Dallas Wings
DHJ Quick Take: Jessica Shepard, Alanna Smith Return to Minnesota as Wings Visit Lynx Jessica Shepard and Alanna Smith return to Target Center on Tuesday for the first time since signing with Dallas in free agency, as the Wings look to extend their winning streak against the team both forwards called home last season. MINNEAPOLIS […]
Steve Nash: LeBron James Has ‘Had The Greatest Career In NBA History’
DHJ Quick Take: Nash Praises LeBron Hall of Famer Steve Nash, who won two MVPs with the Phoenix Suns, believes LeBron James has “had the greatest career in NBA history.” James was the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. He’s played for the Cleveland Cavaliers (twice), Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. The […]
Dallas Wings Rule Out Awak Kuier And Odyssey Sims For Minnesota Lynx Game; Li Yueru Probable
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Rule Out Awak Kuier And Odyssey Sims, List Li Yueru As Probable At Minnesota The Dallas Wings ruled out Awak Kuier (right wrist) and Odyssey Sims (left ankle) for Tuesday’s game at the Minnesota Lynx and listed Li Yueru (left ankle) as probable. MINNEAPOLIS — The Dallas Wings will be without […]
Ja Morant Trade Proposals: Grizzlies Star Goes To Kings, Bulls, Timberwolves, Heat, Suns
DHJ Quick Take: Morant’s Imminent Departure With the Memphis Grizzlies widely expected to trade Ja Morant this offseason, Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report created five trade proposals involving the point guard. Let’s take a look at them: Sacramento Kings Acquire Morant Kings Acquire: Ja Morant Grizzlies Acquire: DeMar DeRozan, De’Andre Hunter, 2030 first-round pick (via MIN; top-10 […]
Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves Looking For Max Deal In Free Agency
DHJ Quick Take: Reaves’ Free Agency Ambitions Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is looking for a max deal in free agency this offseason, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. Reaves is expected to decline his player option for next season and enter unrestricted free agency this summer. The Arkansas native signed […]
Jalen Brunson’s NBA Finals Run Is A Painful Reminder For The Dallas Mavericks
DHJ Quick Take: Jalen Brunson’s Finals Run Is a Painful Reminder for the Mavericks With Jalen Brunson leading the New York Knicks to the NBA Finals, Dallas is left reflecting on losing two All-NBA guards in Brunson and Luka Dončić for little return, and on the lesson of facing a new front office. The NBA […]
‘Full Participants’: Awak Kuier And Li Yueru Return To Dallas Wings Practice Ahead Of Minnesota Lynx Rematch
DHJ Quick Take: Awak Kuier and Li Yueru Return To Practice For Wings Awak Kuier and Li Yueru returned as full participants at Sunday’s practice, restoring the Dallas Wings’ frontcourt depth ahead of Tuesday’s rematch at the Minnesota Lynx. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings got two frontcourt pieces back Sunday, with Awak Kuier and […]
‘She Was A No-Go Today’: Odyssey Sims Held Out Of Dallas Wings Practice With Ankle Injury
DHJ Quick Take: Odyssey Sims Held Out Of Practice As Wings Get Other Injured Players Back Odyssey Sims did not practice Sunday and was a “no-go” as the Dallas Wings continue to evaluate her left ankle injury, while Awak Kuier, Li Yueru, and Aziaha James returned as full participants ahead of Tuesday’s game at Minnesota. […]
Aziaha James Avoids Injury, Returns To Dallas Wings Practice After Los Angeles Sparks Scare
DHJ Quick Take: Aziaha James Returns To Full Practice After Exiting Sparks Win Aziaha James, who exited Friday’s win over the Los Angeles Sparks with a fourth-quarter leg injury, returned as a full participant at Sunday’s practice for the Dallas Wings. ARLINGTON, Texas — Aziaha James was back at full practice Sunday, two days after […]
Dallas Wings Practice Interviews: Azzi Fudd, Maddy Siegrist And Jose Fernandez (June 7, 2026)
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Get Frontcourt Healthy Ahead Of Lynx Rematch The Dallas Wings practiced Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s Commissioner’s Cup rematch at the Minnesota Lynx, with three injured players back on the floor and the focus on cleaning up a defense that broke down in the teams’ first meeting. Dallas enters at 7-3 on […]
‘I’m Getting There’: Dallas Mavericks Center Daniel Gafford Provides Update On Ankle Recovery
DHJ Quick Take: Daniel Gafford Provides Update on Ankle Recovery Daniel Gafford said his recovery from the right ankle injury that limited him throughout the 2025-26 season is progressing well, and he is focused on a full clearance before returning to the court. DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford said his recovery from the […]
Podcast: NBA Draft Analyst James Barlowe Details Mavericks’ Options To Build Around Cooper Flagg
DHJ Quick Take: James Barlowe Breaks Down the Mavericks’ 2026 NBA Draft Options NBA Draft analyst James Barlowe joined the Dallas Hoops Journal podcast to assess how the Dallas Mavericks should use the No. 9, No. 30, and No. 48 picks to build around Cooper Flagg. DALLAS — As the 2026 NBA Draft continues to […]
Oklahoma City Thunder Plan To Keep Chet Holmgren, Not Pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade
DHJ Quick Take: Thunder’s Summer Plan The Oklahoma City Thunder plan to keep Chet Holmgren despite the All-Star struggling in the Western Conference Finals against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Holmgren will make $41.3 million next season. The enormous five-year, $290 million extension he signed […]
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