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Bam Adebayo Punches Tyler Herro At Las Vegas Summer League
Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo punched Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro at Las Vegas Summer League on Friday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Adebayo and Herro were teammates on the Heat for seven years before Miami traded Herro to Milwaukee for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason. According to Charania, Adebayo “approached Herro about comments […]
Teams Interested In LeBron James Sending Recruiting Voice Notes To Him Via Rich Paul
Teams interested in signing LeBron James are sending recruiting voice notes to him via his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James is an unrestricted free agent for the first time since the summer of 2018 when he left the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Los Angeles Lakers. The […]
‘I Knew This Was The Vision’: Jessica Shepard’s Free Agency Diligence Is Paying Off In Dallas
DHJ Quick Take: Jessica Shepard’s Free Agency Diligence Is Paying Off Jessica Shepard said she did her homework before signing with Dallas in the offseason, talking to returning players, ownership, and the coaching staff before committing, and three months in, the results have matched what she was told to expect. BROOKLYN, New York — Free […]
Dallas Mavericks Officially Sign Tarik Biberović After Six-Team Trade
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Officially Sign Tarik Biberović The Dallas Mavericks have completed the signing of forward Tarik Biberović, adding a proven European sharpshooter to a roster that finished among the league’s worst from three-point range a season ago. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks officially signed free agent forward Tarik Biberović on Friday, closing out a […]
‘Our Guards Have Really Stepped Up’: Dallas Wings’ East Coast Road Trip Is Being Built On Defense
DHJ Quick Take: Wings’ Road Trip Is Being Built On Defense The Dallas Wings turned a 7-point deficit into a 16-point halftime lead Tuesday by holding the New York Liberty to 13.3% shooting in the second quarter, and Jessica Shepard says the turnaround starts with the guards. BROOKLYN, New York — The Dallas Wings turned […]
‘I Don’t Really Have A Favorite’: Jessica Shepard Ties For Second All-Time In WNBA Triple-Doubles
DHJ Quick Take: Jessica Shepard’s Triple-Doubles Reach Rare Air Jessica Shepard recorded her third triple-double of the season and fourth of her career Tuesday, tying Sabrina Ionescu for second all-time in WNBA history, and she remains the only player in the league with one this season. BROOKLYN, New York — No other player in the WNBA […]
‘He Plays So Hard On Both Ends’: Ryan Nembhard Details Morez Johnson Jr.’s Standout Two-Way Impact
DHJ Quick Take: Ryan Nembhard On Playing Alongside Morez Johnson Jr. Ryan Nembhard said he already loves playing with rookie Morez Johnson Jr. after the two shared the floor for the first time in a 101-90 Mavericks Summer League loss to the Golden State Warriors. LAS VEGAS — Ryan Nembhard shared the floor with Morez […]
Morez Johnson Jr. Scores 27 As Dallas Mavericks Fall 101-90 To Golden State Warriors In Summer League
DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Erupts for 27 in Summer League Debut Morez Johnson Jr. scored a game-high 27 points against former Michigan teammate Yaxel Lendeborg, but the Dallas Mavericks fell 101-90 to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday in their 2026 NBA Summer League opener. LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks lost 101-90 […]
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry Reveals His Pitch To LeBron James: ‘Do You Want To Play Good Basketball?’
While speaking to reporters at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Nevada, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was asked to reveal his pitch to NBA legend LeBron James. The Warriors want James to come to Golden State to play with Curry and Draymond Green. Curry and James have talked in the last week about […]
Five Things To Watch As Dallas Mavericks Open Las Vegas Summer League
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Open Summer League Under Dusty May And A New Front Office The Dallas Mavericks open Summer League play Thursday against the Golden State Warriors, the first extended look at Dusty May‘s program and a rookie class built around Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio De Larrea and Tobi Lawal. Dusty May took over […]
LeBron James, Bronny James Both Could Be Headed To Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers may get LeBron James and Bronny James this summer. That’s at least what Emmett Golden of ESPN Cleveland is hearing. The prevailing thought in NBA circles is that LeBron will sign with the Cavaliers this summer. The sports legend has played for the franchise twice (2003-10, 2014-18) and is the greatest player […]
‘We’re Excited About Kyrie’: Dusty May Likens Kyrie Irving Workout To Watching Picasso Paint
DHJ Quick Take: Dusty May Compares Kyrie Irving Workout to Watching Picasso Paint Dusty May said a Thursday morning Kyrie Irving workout in Las Vegas left him comparing the session to watching Picasso paint, adding fresh praise for the veteran guard that echoes recent comments from Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz. LAS VEGAS — Dusty […]
Kawhi Leonard Trade Between Los Angeles Clippers, Toronto Raptors On Hold
The blockbuster trade sending future Hall of Famer Kawhi 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 circumvented the salary cap to compensate Leonard under the table. The Clippers, in a statement to ESPN on […]
Rick Welts Explains Why Dallas Mavericks Wanted Chase ‘And Nobody Else’ For Jersey Patch
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Announce JPMorgan Chase Jersey Patch Partnership The Dallas Mavericks explained the thinking behind their new JPMorgan Chase jersey patch deal Wednesday, with CEO Rick Welts revealing the team never shopped the partnership around. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks officially announced their new jersey patch partnership with JPMorgan Chase with a press […]
Dallas Mavericks Summer League Roster: Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio De Larrea Headline Las Vegas Debut
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Set Summer League Roster For Las Vegas Debut Dallas opens Summer League play Thursday against the Golden State Warriors, mixing first-round rookies with returning players and two-way hopefuls. The roster is anchored by 2026 draft picks Morez Johnson Jr. and Sergio De Larrea. The NBA’s annual Las Vegas Summer League is […]
Dallas Mavericks Land Santi Aldama, Tarik Biberović And Marcus Sasser In Six-Team Trade
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks’ Aldama Trade Balloons Into Six-Team Blockbuster The Dallas Mavericks officially finalized a six-team trade Wednesday, adding Marcus Sasser to the previously reported Santi Aldama and Tarik Biberović deal and sending Khris Middleton to Washington in a sign-and-trade. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced Wednesday their involvement in a six-team trade also […]
Jayson Tatum Opens Up About Boston Celtics Trading Jaylen Brown To Philadelphia 76ers: ‘It’s Weird’
Jayson Tatum broke his silence on July 7 about the blockbuster Jaylen Brown trade between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics traded Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks and Tatum said the trade was “weird.” “To be honest, weird. It’s weird,” Tatum said, via Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog. “You […]
Luka Dončić ‘Excited’ About New Players Los Angeles Lakers Got
Luka Dončić is “excited” about the new players the Los Angeles Lakers acquired this offseason, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The Lakers acquired Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz and signed Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Kevon Looney and Collin Sexton in free agency. Los Angeles also re-signed Austin Reaves, who is close friends with […]
Stephen Curry Has ‘Talked’ To LeBron James About Playing For Golden State Warriors: ‘I Would Love To Play With Him’
Stephen Curry told Ron Kroichick of the San Francisco Chronicle that he has “talked” to LeBron James about signing with the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors want to sign James and pair the NBA legend with Curry and Draymond Green. “We’ve obviously talked,” Curry said. “He deserves all the patience and space to figure out […]
Bob Myers Recruits LeBron James To Philadelphia 76ers: ‘This Is Your Best Chance To Win’
Bob Myers has officially recruited NBA legend LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers. Myers, the president of sports for Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, was a guest on Rich Paul‘s podcast with Max Kellerman and said the 76ers give James his “best chance to win.” The 76ers, who acquired Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics […]
Jessica Shepard Signs Multi-Year Contract With Unrivaled, Set For Season 3 Debut
DHJ Quick Take: Jessica Shepard Signs Multi-Year Contract With Unrivaled Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard has signed a multi-year contract with Unrivaled, with her playing debut set for the league’s third season. Jessica Shepard has spent the 2026 season rewriting her own record book, and now she’s adding a new offseason home to go with […]
Dallas Mavericks, JPMorgan Chase Announce Multi-Year Jersey Patch Partnership
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Name Chase New Jersey Patch Partner The Dallas Mavericks and JPMorganChase announced a multi-year partnership Wednesday naming Chase the franchise’s official Jersey Patch and Banking Partner, filling the sponsorship opening left by Chime’s exit last month. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced a multi-year partnership with JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday, naming […]
‘It Was Our Defense’: Jessica Shepard’s Third Triple-Double Lifts Dallas Wings Past New York Liberty 88-77
DHJ Quick Take: Jessica Shepard’s Third Triple-Double Lifts Wings Past Liberty The Dallas Wings beat the New York Liberty 88-77 on the road Tuesday night behind Jessica Shepard’s third triple-double of the season, improving to 14-8 and extending their win streak to three. BROOKLYN, New York — The Dallas Wings pulled away in the second […]
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Didn’t Have Personal Relationship ‘Over The Last Year’
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown didn’t have a personal relationship “over the last year,” according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Boston Celtics just traded Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and draft picks. Brown never requested a trade from the Celtics despite being frustrated with the front office. Boston tried to trade […]
New York Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Undergoes Wrist Surgery
New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson underwent surgery on his left wrist Tuesday and the 2026 NBA Finals MVP is expected to return to basketball activities later this summer, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Brunson played through the left wrist injury during the Knicks’ championship run. New York beat the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers […]
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