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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 […]
Morez Johnson Jr. Says Dallas Mavericks Pairing With Cooper Flagg Could Get ‘Dangerous’
DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Says Mavericks Pairing With Cooper Flagg Could Get ‘Dangerous’ Morez Johnson Jr. said his frontcourt fit alongside Cooper Flagg could become a problem for opponents after the Dallas Mavericks drafted him No. 9 overall. The two have known each other since their AAU days. DALLAS — Morez Johnson Jr. said […]
‘It’s Insane That I’m Actually Going To Dallas’: Morez Johnson Jr. Reacts To Mavericks Selection At No. 9
DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Reacts to Mavericks Selection at No. 9 Morez Johnson Jr. called his No. 9 selection by the Dallas Mavericks the realization of a childhood dream and embraced reuniting with coach Dusty May. His father, Morez Johnson Sr., reflected on a message he gave his son in the sixth grade. […]
‘One Of The Most Fascinating Coaches’: Masai Ujiri Breaks Down Dallas Mavericks’ Dusty May Hire
DHJ Quick Take: Masai Ujiri Details the Case for Dusty May Masai Ujiri broke down the Dusty May hire before the NBA Draft, emphasizing communication, player development, and the coach’s capacity to adapt to the NBA. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks looked at coaches everywhere before hiring Dusty May, and Masai Ujiri said it came down […]
Dallas Mavericks Select Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. At No. 9, Reuniting Him With Dusty May
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Draft Morez Johnson Jr. at No. 9 to Reunite With Dusty May The Dallas Mavericks selected Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. ninth overall, reuniting the national champion big man with new head coach Dusty May. The pick lands well ahead of Johnson’s consensus draft range and leans on May’s familiarity with […]
Sacramento Kings Expected To Waive DeMar DeRozan, Not Pursuing Ja Morant Trade
DHJ Quick Take: Kings Set To Waive DeRozan, Pass On Morant The Sacramento Kings are expected to waive DeMar DeRozan and are not pursuing a trade for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Sacramento is in deep rebuild mode. The franchise has the seventh overall pick in this year’s draft […]
Boston Celtics Listening To Trade Offers For Jaylen Brown
DHJ Quick Take: Celtics Open To Jaylen Brown Trade Offers The Boston Celtics are listening to trade offers for Jaylen Brown, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Boston offered Brown to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was traded to the Miami Heat. Brown will make $57.1 million next season. He is under contract […]
‘Found A Way’: Azzi Fudd’s Career-High, Paige Bueckers’ 1,000th Point Carry Dallas Wings Past Seattle Storm In Overtime
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Survive Storm in Overtime as Bueckers, Fudd Shine The Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 112-110 in overtime on June 22, 2026, behind Azzi Fudd‘s career-high 26 points and Paige Bueckers‘ 27, which pushed her past 1,000 career points. Dallas set a WNBA single-game record with 48 made field goals and […]
Milwaukee Bucks Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo To Miami Heat
DHJ Quick Take: Heat Acquire Giannis in Blockbuster Trade The Milwaukee Bucks have traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Miami is getting Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis, while Milwaukee is acquiring Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks (including No. 13 this year), one […]
Timberwolves Trade Julius Randle To Nets In Deal That Sends Nic Claxton To Bulls
DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves, Nets, Bulls Strike Three-Team Deal The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a deal that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Draft picks are involved as well. Randle will make $33.3 million next season, while Claxton will make $23.3 […]
Alanna Smith Ruled Out As Dallas Wings Open Road Trip Against Seattle Storm
DHJ Quick Take: Alanna Smith Out as Wings Visit Storm Alanna Smith will miss the Dallas Wings‘ road game at Seattle on Monday with a facial injury and is not with the team. She is one of three rotation players ruled out for the matchup. SEATTLE — Alanna Smith will sit out Monday night when […]
Los Angeles Lakers ‘On The Clock’ With Luka Dončić: ‘I Think There’s An Actual Threat That He Could Have A Wandering Eye’
DHJ Quick Take: Lakers Face Pressure to Keep Dončić Happy The Los Angeles Lakers are “on the clock” with superstar Luka Dončić, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. Woike, who covers LAL daily, believes Dončić “could have a wandering eye” if the Lakers “can’t deliver on the plans they presented last summer.” “He’s under […]
Trae Young To Re-Sign With Washington Wizards On $212 Million Deal
DHJ Quick Take: Young Commits to Massive Wizards Extension Trae Young intends to sign a four-year, approximately $212 million deal to stay with the Washington Wizards, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Young was an unrestricted free agent after declining his 2026-27 player option. The Wizards acquired Young from the Atlanta Hawks in January. Young […]
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