We extensively cover the professional basketball teams in the Dallas area, including the Mavs and Wings.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DHJ Quick Take: Sug Sutton Embraces Pass-First, Defensive Role With Dallas Wings New Dallas Wings guard Sug Sutton said her job is to organize the offense, set up the scorers, and defend, calling a backcourt full of shot-makers a point guard’s dream ahead of her debut. ARLINGTON, Texas — New Dallas Wings guard Sug Sutton […]
DHJ Quick Take: Giannis Locking in on Miami Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is “focused” on getting traded to the Miami Heat, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Antetokounmpo and Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo have the same agent, Alex Saratsis (Octagon). Miami’s offer to Milwaukee for Antetokounmpo is believed to be built around Tyler Herro, […]
DHJ Quick Take: Chicago Bulls Hiring Tiago Splitter as Head Coach The Chicago Bulls are finalizing the hire of Tiago Splitter as head coach, bringing in the former Portland interim, who led the Trail Blazers to a surprise playoff berth. He succeeds Billy Donovan. The Chicago Bulls are finalizing the hire of Tiago Splitter as […]
DHJ Quick Take: Updates on Reaves & LeBron The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to re-sign Austin Reaves this offseason, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Reaves will decline his player option for next season and enter unrestricted free agency this offseason for the first time in his career. The Arkansas native signed […]
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Probable To Return For Dallas Wings Against Las Vegas Aces Paige Bueckers, who missed one game with a right ankle injury, is listed as probable for the Dallas Wings‘ home meeting with the Las Vegas Aces on Monday. ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers could be back on the floor for […]
DHJ Quick Take: Darryn Peterson’s Camp Eyes No. 1 Pick, Prefers Avoiding Utah Jazz Kansas guard Darryn Peterson does not plan to work out for the Utah Jazz, and his camp believes he has a real chance to go No. 1 to the Washington Wizards while preferring not to land in Utah, sources told Dallas […]
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Could Trade Down With Hornets in 2026 NBA Draft Proposal ESPN floated a 2026 NBA Draft proposal that would send the Dallas Mavericks‘ No. 9 overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets for the 14th and 18th selections, a trade-down the front office is reportedly willing to consider. The Dallas Mavericks trade […]
DHJ Quick Take: Ryan Schmidt Drawing Serious Consideration in the Bulls’ Head Coaching Search Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Ryan Schmidt is one of four finalists for the Chicago Bulls head coaching job, and his candidacy has gained momentum as the search reaches its final stage, league sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. Chicago has not made […]
DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Add Sug Sutton, Waive JJ Quinerly ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings are signing guard Sug Sutton to a rest-of-season contract, sources tell Dallas Hoops Journal, adding a veteran ball handler to a thinning backcourt. The move comes after Dallas waived second-year guard JJ Quinerly in a corresponding move. Sutton, […]
DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Waive Guard JJ Quinerly The Dallas Wings waived guard JJ Quinerly on Sunday, parting with the 2025 third-round pick just days after she returned from offseason knee surgery. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings have waived guard JJ Quinerly, the team announced Sunday. Quinerly was selected by the Wings 27th […]
DHJ Quick Take: Clippers Surface as a Jaylen Brown Landing Spot in a Multi-Team Giannis Framework Sources tell Dallas Hoops Journal that one potential framework around a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade would route Jaylen Brown to the Los Angeles Clippers and send the Clippers’ No. 5 pick to the Milwaukee Bucks, with the Boston Celtics landing […]
DHJ Quick Take: Portland Fire’s 3-Point Barrage Sinks Short-Handed Dallas Wings 84-83 The Portland Fire knocked down 14 3-pointers and survived a late Dallas push, edging the Wings 84-83 on Saturday at Moda Center with Paige Bueckers (right ankle) out. PORTLAND, Ore. — A foul with 1.7 seconds left and a night of cold 3-point […]
DHJ Quick Take: Aziaha James Starts for Wings With Paige Bueckers Out Aziaha James moves into the Dallas Wings’ starting lineup at the Portland Fire on Saturday with Paige Bueckers (right ankle) out. PORTLAND, Ore. — Aziaha James will start for the Dallas Wings when they visit the Portland Fire on Saturday, stepping into the […]
DHJ Quick Take: How the Wings Plan to Adapt Without Paige Bueckers at Portland With Paige Bueckers out, the Dallas Wings are emphasizing ball security against Portland’s pressure and a collective approach to playmaking, with Aziaha James moving into the starting lineup. PORTLAND, Ore. — With Paige Bueckers out, the Dallas Wings plan to take […]