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‘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 […]
Cavaliers, Heat, 76ers Top 3 Teams In LeBron James Sweepstakes
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers are the top three teams in the LeBron James sweepstakes, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Cavaliers are led by Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, the Heat have Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins and the 76ers have a core of […]
Donovan Mitchell Agrees To $273 Million Extension With Cleveland Cavaliers, ‘Would Embrace’ LeBron James Return
Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The extension includes a player option for the 2030-31 season and a full trade kicker. Charania also reports that Mitchell “would embrace” LeBron James returning to the Cavaliers. James has been linked to […]
Sources: Tarik Biberović To Join Dallas Mavericks After Fenerbahçe Buyout
DHJ Quick Take: Tarik Biberović Expected To Join Mavericks After Fenerbahçe Buyout Dallas Hoops Journal has learned Tarik Biberović is expected to leave Fenerbahçe and join the Mavericks once his buyout is finalized, ending an eight-season run in Turkey. Under NBA rules, Dallas can only cover $900,000 of the $2M buyout required for him to […]
Nikola Jokić Plans To Sign Extension With Denver Nuggets Next Summer
Superstar center Nikola Jokić told reporters in Belgrade, Serbia, that he plans to sign an extension with the Denver Nuggets next summer. Jokić is extension-eligible this summer, but he can make more money next summer. The three-time MVP will make $59 million next season and has a player option worth $62.8 million for the 2027-28 […]
Luka Dončić Wanted Los Angeles Lakers To Re-Sign Rui Hachimura
Luka Dončić wanted the Los Angeles Lakers to re-sign Rui Hachimura, who is joining the Los Angeles Clippers, according to The Athletic. Hachimura is signing a two-year, $28 million contract with the Clippers. The Lakers will look very different next season. Hachimura, LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, Jaxson Hayes and Deandre Ayton are gone, […]
Sources: Phil Handy Remains On Dallas Mavericks Coaching Staff, Jay Triano Among Departures
DHJ Quick Take: Phil Handy Remains on Dalals Mavericks’ Coaching Staff Phil Handy remains with the Dallas Mavericks as new head coach Dusty May fills out his coaching staff, Dallas Hoops Journal has learned. DALLAS — Phil Handy remains with the Dallas Mavericks under new head coach Dusty May, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. Handy, who […]
Kawhi Leonard Hires New Agent To Handle Contract Extension With Toronto Raptors
Kawhi Leonard has hired Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports as his new agent, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Gaines will work with the Toronto Raptors to discuss the future of Leonard, who has one year left on his contract. The Raptors will sign the future Hall of Famer to an extension after acquiring him […]
Sources: Teams Interested In LeBron James Believe He’ll Sign With Cleveland Cavaliers
All the teams interested in signing LeBron James believe the NBA legend will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. James has been linked to the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs. The 41-year-old James has […]
Cavaliers, Warriors, 76ers, Heat, Timberwolves, Nuggets All Believe They Can Sign LeBron James
DHJ Quick Take: LeBron James Free Agency Down to Six Real Contenders LeBron James won’t return to the Los Angeles Lakers, and 6 teams believe they have a real shot to sign him for the 2026-27 season. LeBron James still hasn’t picked his next team, but the field has narrowed enough that 6 franchises now […]
‘We Got Off To A Really Good Start’: Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings Never Trail In 89-76 Win Over Toronto Tempo
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers, Wings Never Trail in 89-76 Win Over Toronto Tempo Paige Bueckers scored 22 points and handed out 7 assists, and Jessica Shepard posted her 12th double-double of the season, as the Dallas Wings never trailed in an 89-76 win over the Toronto Tempo on Sunday. TORONTO — Paige Bueckers scored […]
Mavericks Preparing ‘Significant Offer’ To Bring Tarik Biberović To Dallas Next Season?
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Eye Significant Offer for Tarik Biberović Dallas acquired Santi Aldama and the draft rights to Tarik Biberović from Memphis on Wednesday, and reports indicate the Mavericks are reportedly preparing a significant offer to bring Biberović over from Fenerbahçe as soon as this fall. On Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks acquired Santi Aldama […]
Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd’s Return To Connecticut ‘Felt Like A Home Game’
DHJ Quick Take: Bueckers, Fudd’s Return to Connecticut ‘Felt Like a Home Game’ Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd returned to the state that made them UConn legends and got a reception that made a true road game feel like a home game as the Dallas Wings rallied past the Connecticut Sun, 86-83, on Thursday in […]
‘Never Shies Away’: Paige Bueckers’ Elite Closing Fuels Dallas Wings’ League-Leading Comebacks
DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd: Wings’ Comebacks Show ‘What We’re Capable Of’ The Dallas Wings are tied for the WNBA lead in wins after trailing by double digits this season, and their rally from 14 down to beat Connecticut on Thursday marked the second time they’ve overcome a fourth-quarter double-digit deficit, a feat only one […]
Li Yueru’s Two-Way Lift Delivers ‘Really Big’ In Dallas Wings’ Win Over Connecticut Sun
DHJ Quick Take: Li Yueru’s Two-Way Lift Delivers ‘a Really Big Shot’ vs. Sun Li Yueru delivered a corner 3-pointer and a defensive presence that shifted the matchup against Brittney Griner, helping the Dallas Wings rally past the Connecticut Sun, 86-83, on Thursday in Hartford. HARTFORD, Conn. — Li Yueru‘s fingerprints were all over Dallas’ […]
‘I Felt Like Myself’: Alanna Smith’s Return Boosts Dallas Wings In Win Over Connecticut Sun
DHJ Quick Take: ‘I Felt Like Myself’: Alanna Smith’s Return Boosts Wings in Win Over the Sun Alanna Smith returned from a minutes restriction to score 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting, giving the Dallas Wings a lift in an 86-83 comeback win over the Connecticut Sun on Thursday in Hartford. HARTFORD, Conn. — Alanna Smith […]
LeBron James Has Been Contacted By Countless Players On The Teams Interested In Signing Him
LeBron James‘ agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, told ESPN that James has been contacted by countless players on the teams interested in signing him. James has been linked to the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics and San Antonio […]
Rich Paul: LeBron James’ Decision Isn’t Coming ‘Anytime Soon’
DHJ Quick Take: Rich Paul Tells Forbes LeBron James’ Decision Isn’t Coming ‘Anytime Soon’ Rich Paul told Forbes a LeBron James free-agency decision isn’t imminent, and his own 10-team whiteboard has Cleveland and Philadelphia leading, while Dallas’ pitch leans entirely on business ties. LeBron James is not deciding anytime soon, and when he does, agent […]
Morez Johnson Jr. Gives Back At Mavs Academy Camps, Counts Down To Debut
DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Reflects On Mavs Academy Camps, Excitement For Rookie Season Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. visited three Mavs Academy Hoop Camps across the Dallas-Fort Worth area Wednesday, capping the day at J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, where he discussed his rookie transition and excitement to play alongside Cooper Flagg […]
Minnesota Timberwolves ‘Ramping Up’ Pursuit Of LeBron James
DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves ‘Ramping Up’ Pursuit of LeBron James Minnesota has reached out to LeBron James‘ camp with a pitch centered on joining Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert, according to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski. The Minnesota Timberwolves have intensified their free agency push for LeBron James, making contact with the […]
Dallas Mavericks Sign Rookie Tobi Lawal To Two-Way Contract
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Sign Tobi Lawal to Two-Way Deal The Dallas Mavericks have signed 2026 second-round pick Tobi Lawal to a two-way contract, keeping the rookie forward in the organization’s development pipeline as he transitions from Virginia Tech to the NBA. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced Friday that they have signed rookie forward Tobi […]
LeBron James Would’ve Signed With New York Knicks This Offseason If They Hadn’t Won Title
NBA legend LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent this summer for the first time since 2018. He will not re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, and according to his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, King James would’ve signed with the New York Knicks if they hadn’t won the title this year against […]
Sergio De Larrea Signs Rookie Contract, Won’t Be Draft-And-Stash For Dallas Mavericks
DHJ Quick Take: Sergio De Larrea Signs Rookie Contract, Confirms Immediate Mavericks Arrival Sergio De Larrea signed his rookie contract with the Dallas Mavericks on July 3, ending speculation that the Spanish guard would remain overseas for another season. DALLAS – The Dallas Mavericks announced Friday that they have signed first-round pick Sergio De Larrea […]
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