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Trae Young Expected To Re-Sign With Washington Wizards; Anthony Davis Has Strong Interest In Staying
DHJ Quick Take: Wizards Eye Retaining Young and Davis Trae Young is expected to re-sign with the Washington Wizards, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Young is declining his player option for next season, but he’s likely going to sign a new multi-year deal with the Wizards, who have the first overall pick in this […]
Luka Dončić Told Los Angeles Lakers He Wants ‘A-List Center’
DHJ Quick Take: Dončić Demands Elite Center in LA Luka Dončić has told the Los Angeles Lakers that he wants an “A-list” center next to him, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “Luka’s first and foremost desire is an A-list center,” the source said. There are several restricted free agents the Lakers have already done […]
Dallas Mavericks Must Target Trey Murphy III Based On Latest Trade Rumors
DHJ Quick Take: Should the Mavericks Trade the No. 9 Pick for Trey Murphy III? With the New Orleans Pelicans now willing to field offers on Trey Murphy III, the Dallas Mavericks could turn the No. 9 pick and future first-rounders into an elite shooting wing to pair with Cooper Flagg. When it comes to […]
Three Bad Contracts The Dallas Mavericks Could Absorb For NBA Draft Capital
DHJ Quick Take: Three Contracts Dallas Could Absorb for Picks The Dallas Mavericks have the cap flexibility and the need for draft capital to take on an overpriced contract this offseason. Jakob Poeltl, Patrick Williams, and De’Aaron Fox each fit the profile. If you hadn’t heard, NBA contracts are large. Why wouldn’t they be? The […]
Mavericks 2026 NBA Draft: Three Guards Dallas Could Target At No. 9
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks’ Guard Options at No. 9 The Dallas Mavericks hold the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and need a young guard to develop alongside Cooper Flagg. Brayden Burries, Kingston Flemings, and Mikel Brown Jr. each offer a different profile at that spot. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks hold the ninth, […]
‘They Came Up With Every 50/50 Ball’: Dallas Wings Fall To Golden State Valkyries 91-80 Despite Early Lead
DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Fall to Golden State Valkyries After 27-7 Second Quarter The Dallas Wings built an early 12-point lead but were outscored 27-7 in the second quarter and never recovered, falling 91-80 to the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. SAN FRANCISCO — The Dallas Wings raced to a 12-point lead, then […]
Trae Young Plans To Decline 2026–27 Player Option With Washington Wizards
DHJ Quick Take: Young Opting Out to Hit Free Agency Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his $48.9 million player option for the 2026–27 season, according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN. Young will enter unrestricted free agency this offseason. The Wizards acquired Young from the Atlanta Hawks in January. Young played in […]
Paige Bueckers Second Overall, Three Dallas Wings In Top 11 Of First WNBA All-Star Fan Voting
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Leads All Guards in First WNBA All-Star Fan Returns Three Wings landed in the top 11 of the first fan-voting returns, led by Paige Bueckers at second overall. ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers leads all guards and ranks second overall in the first fan-voting returns for WNBA […]
How The Vision Behind The Dallas Wings’ Roster Came To Life Against The Defending Champion Las Vegas Aces
DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Cruise Past Las Vegas Aces 96-66 for Second Win Over Defending Champions The Dallas Wings beat the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 96-66 on Monday at College Park Center, their largest margin of the season and second win over Las Vegas, behind five players in double figures and 30 assists. […]
‘A Big Area Of Growth’: Jose Fernandez Praises Arike Ogunbowale’s Playmaking In Dallas Wings’ Win Over Las Vegas Aces
DHJ Quick Take: Jose Fernandez Praises Arike Ogunbowale’s Playmaking Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez praised Arike Ogunbowale‘s playmaking after she scored 22 points with 7 assists and no turnovers in a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces. ARLINGTON, Texas — Arike Ogunbowale scored a game-high 22 points, handed out 7 assists, and finished […]
‘Just Being Really Selfless’: Arike Ogunbowale Praises Defense, Selfless Ball Movement In Dallas Wings’ Rout Of Las Vegas
DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale Praises the Wings’ Ball Movement Arike Ogunbowale credited selfless ball movement after the Dallas Wings recorded 30 assists in a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings turned a sharp passing night into a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Monday at […]
‘Defense Really Dictated Everything’: Paige Bueckers Draws Praise For Setting Defensive Tone vs. Las Vegas Aces
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers’ Two-Way Game vs. Las Vegas Paige Bueckers finished with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists and held Las Vegas guard Chelsea Gray scoreless as the Dallas Wings beat the Aces 96-66. ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers spent much of Monday night chasing one of the league’s most accomplished guards, […]
Azzi Fudd Felt ‘Really Settled’ During Career-Best Shooting Night In Dallas Wings’ Rout Of Las Vegas
DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd’s Career Efficiency Shooting Night Azzi Fudd shot 8-of-9 from the field for 19 points, the best shooting efficiency performance of her career, as the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 96-66. ARLINGTON, Texas — Azzi Fudd turned in the best shooting efficiency night of her career on Monday, hitting […]
‘She Did Really Well’: Sug Sutton Brings Steady Hand, Defensive Edge In Dallas Wings Debut
DHJ Quick Take: Sug Sutton Debuts for Dallas Wings Sug Sutton signed with the Dallas Wings on June 14, 2026, and made her debut a night later, posting 4 points, 4 assists, and 1 steal in 21 minutes off the bench in a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces. ARLINGTON, Texas — Sug Sutton […]
Los Angeles Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Has Maintained Firm Stance Against Trading Kawhi Leonard
DHJ Quick Take: Ballmer Resists Trading Leonard Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has maintained a firm stance against trading Kawhi Leonard, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. Leonard has one year left on his contract. He will make $50.3 million next season. The Golden State Warriors tried to acquire Leonard this season, but Ballmer […]
Sources: Jama Mahlalela Among Dallas Mavericks Head Coaching Candidates
DHJ Quick Take: Jama Mahlalela Positioned as a Mavericks Candidate With Deep Masai Ujiri Ties Toronto Raptors assistant Jama Mahlalela has surfaced as a candidate in the Dallas Mavericks head coaching search, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. He has close ties to Mavs president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri. DALLAS — As the Dallas Mavericks […]
Golden State Warriors Want To Sign LeBron James, Believe He Will Re-Sign With Los Angeles Lakers
DHJ Quick Take: Warriors Expect James to Re-Sign With Lakers The Golden State Warriors want to sign LeBron James in free agency this offseason, but they believe the NBA legend will re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. James is close friends with Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, […]
Sources: Micah Nori Connected To Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers Head Coaching Jobs
DHJ Quick Take: Micah Nori Stands Alone in Both Remaining NBA Coaching Searches Minnesota Timberwolves associate head coach Micah Nori is the only candidate still tied to both NBA head-coaching openings, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers remain the two franchises searching for a coach. DALLAS — Minnesota Timberwolves […]
Rival Teams Believe LeBron James Will Remain With Los Angeles Lakers
DHJ Quick Take: Rivals Expect LeBron to Stay with Lakers Rival teams believe LeBron James will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. James becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason for the first time since 2018. He’s been linked to the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers should a […]
Miami Heat Could Pursue Kawhi Leonard, Trae Young, Ja Morant If They Don’t Get Giannis Antetokounmpo
DHJ Quick Take: Heat’s Backup Star Targets The Miami Heat could pursue trades for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, Washington Wizards guard Trae Young and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant if they fail to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Antetokounmpo wants to be traded […]
‘We’re Ready To Compete With Anybody’: Dallas Wings Rout Las Vegas 96-66, Snap Aces’ Six-Game Win Streak
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Rout Aces 96-66 to End Las Vegas Win Streak The Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 96-66 on June 15, 2026, at College Park Center, ending the Aces’ six-game winning streak with the largest margin of victory in the series’ history. Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points, Jessica Shepard finished one […]
Moussa Cissé Talks Offseason Goals At Mavs Academy Hoop Camp
DHJ Quick Take: Moussa Cissé Talks Offseason Goals at Mavs Academy Hoop Camp Dallas Mavericks center Moussa Cissé made an appearance at Friday’s Mavs Academy Hoop Camp, working with campers before detailing his offseason priorities. He pointed to free throws and decision-making as his focus and said he’s rooting for Senegal in the 2026 FIFA […]
San Antonio Spurs Not Expected To Trade De’Aaron Fox This Offseason
DHJ Quick Take: Spurs Committed to Fox Despite Finals Struggles The San Antonio Spurs are not expected to trade De’Aaron Fox this offseason, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Fox struggled in the 2026 NBA Finals, a series the Spurs lost in five games to the New York Knicks, but Windhorst said on SportsCenter that […]
Dallas Wings Target American Airlines Center For 2027 Amid Memorial Auditorium Move Delays
DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Trend Toward American Airlines Center for 2027 The Dallas Wings are in advanced negotiations to play their entire 2027 home schedule at American Airlines Center while their permanent move to a renovated Dallas Memorial Auditorium slips to 2028. CEO Greg Bibb says the franchise remains committed downtown but wants firm […]
‘I See So Much Of DT In Paige’: Sug Sutton Compares New Teammate Paige Bueckers To Diana Taurasi
DHJ Quick Take: Sug Sutton Compares Paige Bueckers to Diana Taurasi New Dallas Wings guard Sug Sutton, who played alongside Diana Taurasi in Phoenix, said Paige Bueckers reminds her of the WNBA great in leadership and presence. ARLINGTON, Texas — Sug Sutton has shared a backcourt with Diana Taurasi. A few days into her stint […]
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