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‘Don’t Forget Who I Am’: Dallas Mavericks Center Dereck Lively II Won’t Rush Return From Foot Surgery
DHJ Quick Take: Dereck Lively II Gives Patient Foot Update at Mavericks Camp Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II, six months removed from season-ending right foot surgery, told reporters at a youth camp he is out of his walking boot but won’t rush a return or set a timetable. COLLEYVILLE, Texas — Dereck Lively II […]
Memphis Grizzlies ‘Highly Motivated’ To Trade Ja Morant
DHJ Quick Take: Grizzlies Aggressively Shopping Ja Morant with No Takers The Memphis Grizzlies are “highly motivated” to trade Ja Morant, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. However, the Grizzlies can’t find a team that wants him. The Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic last offseason and sent Jaren Jackson Jr. to the […]
Memphis Grizzlies ‘Highly Motivated’ To Trade Ja Morant
DHJ Quick Take: Grizzlies Aggressively Shopping Ja Morant with No Takers The Memphis Grizzlies are “highly motivated” to trade Ja Morant, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. However, the Grizzlies can’t find a team that wants him. The Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic last offseason and sent Jaren Jackson Jr. to the […]
Pistons Weighing Prospect Of Signing-And-Trading Jalen Duren To Celtics For Jaylen Brown
DHJ Quick Take: Pistons and Celtics Exploring Brown-for-Duren Sign-and-Trade The Detroit Pistons are weighing the prospect of signing-and-trading Jalen Duren to the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Duren is a restricted free agent, while the Celtics are willing to trade Brown for a big man. Duren was […]
Pistons Weighing Prospect Of Signing-And-Trading Jalen Duren To Celtics For Jaylen Brown
DHJ Quick Take: Pistons and Celtics Exploring Brown-for-Duren Sign-and-Trade The Detroit Pistons are weighing the prospect of signing-and-trading Jalen Duren to the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Duren is a restricted free agent, while the Celtics are willing to trade Brown for a big man. Duren was […]
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers Haven’t Had Much Communication This Offseason
DHJ Quick Take: Lakers And LeBron Facing Offseason Radio Silence LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had much communication this offseason, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James, 41, is an unrestricted free agent for the first time since the summer of 2018. “There was a check-in call made to my understanding early […]
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers Haven’t Had Much Communication This Offseason
DHJ Quick Take: Lakers And LeBron Facing Offseason Radio Silence LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had much communication this offseason, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James, 41, is an unrestricted free agent for the first time since the summer of 2018. “There was a check-in call made to my understanding early […]
‘Some Nights Are Like That’: Dallas Wings Fall To Las Vegas Aces 99-84 To Close Road Trip
DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Fall to Las Vegas Aces 99-84, Still Take Season Series The Dallas Wings shot a season-low 2-of-21 from three-point range and never recovered from an early double-digit deficit in a 99-84 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, though Dallas still claimed the season series, 2-1. LAS VEGAS — […]
‘Some Nights Are Like That’: Dallas Wings Fall To Las Vegas Aces 99-84 To Close Road Trip
DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Fall to Las Vegas Aces 99-84, Still Take Season Series The Dallas Wings shot a season-low 2-of-21 from three-point range and never recovered from an early double-digit deficit in a 99-84 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, though Dallas still claimed the season series, 2-1. LAS VEGAS — […]
Jose Fernandez Focuses On Defense, Ball Movement As Dallas Wings Eye Las Vegas Aces Sweep
DHJ Quick Take: Jose Fernandez Keys Wings’ Defense for Aces Sweep Bid Dallas Wings coach Jose Fernandez said completing a season sweep of the Las Vegas Aces will come down to one-on-one defense, protecting the three-point arc, and slowing A’ja Wilson. He also pointed to ball movement and transition as the difference offensively. LAS VEGAS […]
Mitchell Robinson Unlikely To Return To New York Knicks
DHJ Quick Take: Mitchell Robinson’s Knicks Tenure Nears an End Stefan Bondy reported that Mitchell Robinson is unlikely to re-sign with New York, with owner James Dolan unwilling to push payroll into the second apron. The unrestricted free agent is the franchise’s longest-tenured player. Mitchell Robinson‘s long run with the New York Knicks may be […]
Dallas Wings To Face Las Vegas Aces Without Alanna Smith, Odyssey Sims; Alysha Clark Available
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Without Alanna Smith, Odyssey Sims at Las Vegas The Dallas Wings will play the Las Vegas Aces without Alanna Smith (concussion protocol) and Odyssey Sims (left ankle) on Thursday night. Alysha Clark was upgraded to available after dealing with a left leg injury. LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Wings will be shorthanded […]
Morez Johnson Jr. Embraces ‘Junkyard Dog’ Role With Dallas Mavericks
DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Sets the Tone at His Mavericks Introduction Morez Johnson Jr. met with reporters Thursday at the American Airlines Center, two days after the Dallas Mavericks made him the ninth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The rookie forward leaned on the toughness and motor that defined his national-championship run […]
Raptors Want To Trade For Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Who Would Sign Extension With Toronto And Spurs
DHJ Quick Take: Raptors Eye Reunion With Kawhi Leonard The Toronto Raptors want to trade for Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Toronto, of course, famously acquired Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs in 2018 and won the 2019 championship against the Golden State Warriors in six […]
Dallas Mavericks Land Draft Rights To Russian Guard Vsevolod Ishchenko In Deal With Los Angeles Lakers
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Land Draft Rights to Vsevolod Ishchenko in Lakers Deal The Dallas Mavericks acquired the draft rights to Russian guard Vsevolod Ishchenko, the 56th pick, from the Los Angeles Lakers for cash considerations. The 21-year-old took home VTB United League Young Player of the Year honors in 2025-26. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks […]
Dallas Mavericks Still Working Through Sergio De Larrea’s Arrival Plan
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Leave Sergio De Larrea’s NBA Timeline Open Mike Schmitz said the Mavericks have not decided when draft-and-stash guard Sergio De Larrea will join the roster, keeping both a 2026-27 arrival and a longer overseas stay in play. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are still mapping out when Spanish guard Sergio De Larrea […]
Sources: Minnesota Timberwolves Aggressively Pursuing LaMelo Ball Trade
DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Aggressively Pursuing LaMelo Ball Trade The Minnesota Timberwolves are aggressively pursuing a trade for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal, with the Toronto Raptors also among the confirmed suitors. The Minnesota Timberwolves are aggressively pursuing a trade for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, sources told Dallas Hoops […]
Mavericks GM Mike Schmitz Says Morez Johnson Jr. Brings ‘Toughness’ Dallas Wanted
DHJ Quick Take: Mike Schmitz Says Morez Johnson Jr. Brings the Toughness Dallas Wanted Mavericks GM Mike Schmitz said the No. 9 selection of Morez Johnson Jr. fit the toughness and competitiveness the front office prioritized. He called Johnson a high-upside modern defender and rejected the idea of a low offensive ceiling. DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks […]
Kawhi Leonard’s Los Angeles Clippers Future Will Be Decided By Contract Talks
DHJ Quick Take: Clippers Face Looming Kawhi Leonard Trade Dilemma Kawhi Leonard could be traded this offseason if the Los Angeles Clippers don’t sign him to an extension, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Leonard, who doesn’t have a no-trade clause, has one year left on his contract. He will make $50.3 million next season. […]
Boston Celtics Willing To Trade Jaylen Brown For ‘Big Man’
DHJ Quick Take: Celtics Open To Trading Brown For Elite Big The Boston Celtics are willing to trade small forward Jaylen Brown for a “big man,” according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Boston offered Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was traded to the Miami Heat. Brown was upset when […]
‘I Have To Pinch Myself’: Dusty May Details Joining The Dallas Mavericks, Coaching Cooper Flagg And Kyrie Irving
DHJ Quick Take: Dusty May Embraces Dallas Mavericks Job, Praises Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving Dusty May, hired as the Dallas Mavericks‘ new head coach, said he is pinching himself to be joining the franchise and praised a roster led by Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving in his introductory comments. DALLAS — New Dallas Mavericks […]
Austin Reaves Intends To Re-Sign With Los Angeles Lakers On $185 Million Contract
DHJ Quick Take: Reaves Secures Historic Extension With Lakers Austin Reaves intends to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year, $185 million contract, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Reaves lands the richest contract for an undrafted player in NBA history. Reaves averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game this […]
Dallas Mavericks Draft Watch Party Welcomes Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio De Larrea
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Draft Morez Johnson Jr., Trade Up for Sergio De Larrea The Dallas Mavericks added Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 pick and acquired Spanish guard Sergio De Larrea through a draft-night trade with the New York Knicks during a watch party at The Echo Lounge. DALLAS — The Dallas […]
Dallas Mavericks Move Up, Acquire Sergio De Larrea In Draft-Night Trade With New York Knicks
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Bet on Upside With Sergio De Larrea Trade Dallas moved up to No. 25 to acquire the draft rights to Spanish guard Sergio De Larrea, sending the No. 30 pick and two second-round picks to New York. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks moved up in the first round of the 2026 NBA […]
Morez Johnson Jr. ‘Insanely Shocked’ By Dusty May’s Dallas Mavericks Move
DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Shocked by Dusty May’s Move to the Mavericks Morez Johnson Jr. said he was stunned to learn Dusty May was leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks, only to be drafted by Dallas a day later. The No. 9 pick reunited him with the coach he won a national title […]
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