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Dallas Wings Return To American Airlines Center To Face Golden State Valkyries
DSJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Host Golden State Valkyries at American Airlines Center The Dallas Wings return to American Airlines Center on Friday for the second of three games there in 2026, facing a Golden State Valkyries team that has won eight of its last 10. DALLAS — The Dallas Wings return to American Airlines […]
CeeDee Lamb On Caleb Downs: ‘He’s Everything That He’s Advertised’
DSJ Quick Take: CeeDee Lamb On Caleb Downs At Cowboys Camp CeeDee Lamb said Dallas Cowboys rookie safety Caleb Downs is “everything that he’s advertised” and communicates well two weeks into training camp in Oxnard. Lamb also detailed how he reads leverage to set up releases against defensive backs. OXNARD, Calif. — CeeDee Lamb said […]
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Ranked 31st In NFL Top 100 Players List
DSJ Quick Take: Dak Prescott Climbs to No. 31 on the NFL Top 100 Dak Prescott landed 31st on the NFL’s Top 100 Players list, a jump of 48 spots from his No. 79 placement in 2025. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback is entering his 11th season in Dallas and has not shied away from Super […]
Dallas Cowboys Rookie Linebacker Jaishawn Barham Exits Practice With Groin Injury
DSJ Quick Take: Cowboys Rookie LB Jaishawn Barham Leaves Practice With Groin Injury Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham left Thursday’s third padded practice in Oxnard with a groin injury. The Cowboys do not believe it is serious and have not set a timeline for his return. OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn […]
Dallas Cowboys Add New Tight End After Losing Princeton Fant To Torn ACL
DSJ Quick Take: Cowboys Claim Tight End Zack Kuntz Off Waivers The Dallas Cowboys claimed tight end Zack Kuntz off waivers from the Raiders on Thursday, filling the roster spot left by Princeton Fant’s season-ending knee injury. OXNARD, Calif. — After losing tight end Princeton Fant for the season due to a torn ACL and […]
Philadelphia 76ers Star Joel Embiid Lost Weight, ‘Extra Motivated’ After LeBron James, Jaylen Brown Additions
The Philadelphia 76ers had a blockbuster summer, acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics and signing LeBron James in free agency. The moves were made by new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey, who told ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi that franchise center Joel Embiid is “healthy” and “extra motivated.” “Joel is great,” Gansey said. “This is […]
Anthony Davis, Washington Wizards Decide To Hold Off On Extension Talks
Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards have decided to hold off on extension talks until after the 2026-27 season starts, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Davis is eligible for a four-year, $275 million contract extension. The Wizards acquired Davis from the Dallas Mavericks last season. Davis will make $58.5 million next season. He has […]
‘We Have To Make A Decision’: Dallas Wings Blow 20-Point Lead In 96-92 Loss At Washington Mystics
DSJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Blow 20-Point Lead In 96-92 Loss At Washington Mystics The Dallas Wings led by 20 in the third quarter and were outscored 40-16 the rest of the way in a 96-92 loss at Washington on Wednesday. Shakira Austin’s 27 points and 13 rebounds and a career-high 18 from rookie Cotie […]
Dallas Cowboys Star Dak Prescott Ranked 8th-Best QB In League By NFL Scout
Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott was ranked the eighth-best QB in the league by NFL scout Damian Parson of Bleacher Report. Parson has Prescott in the same tier as Bo Nix (11) of the Denver Broncos, Brock Purdy (10) of the San Francisco 49ers, Jordan Love (9) of the Green Bay Packers, Lamar Jackson (7) […]
Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Dončić’s Ex-Fiancée Withdraws Child Support Petition
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić‘s ex-fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, has withdrawn her petition that was seeking child support and attorney fees from Dončić. Goltes is the mother of Dončić’s two daughters, two-year-old Gabriela and seven-month-old Olivia. “I am withdrawing my petition for child support with the specific intention of resolving this matter amicably and by […]
Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers Interested In Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson
The Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers are interested in Dallas Mavericks veteran Klay Thompson, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. The Mavericks would rather trade Thompson than buy him out so they can get value in return for the future Hall of Famer. Thompson will make $17.5 million next season in the final […]
Report: Masai Ujiri Is Said To Be A ‘Fan’ Of P.J. Washington Amid Trade Speculation
DSJ Quick Take: Masai Ujiri Is a Fan of P.J. Washington Amid Trade Speculation Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri is said to be a fan of P.J. Washington, even as rival teams continue to view him as a trade candidate. Washington is signed through 2029-30. DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks veteran P.J. Washington is […]
Report: Cooper Flagg’s ‘Fondness’ For Naji Marshall Helped Him Land New Contract
DSJ Quick Take: Cooper Flagg’s Fondness for Naji Marshall Factored Into Mavericks Extension Marc Stein reported that Cooper Flagg’s fondness for Naji Marshall was believed to be among the factors the Dallas Mavericks weighed in awarding Marshall a three-year extension. The Mavs announced the deal Sunday, and it leaves them with 16 players on standard […]
Dallas Cowboys Tight End Princeton Fant Out For Season With Torn ACL, Partial MCL Tear
DSJ Quick Take: Princeton Fant Out For Season With Torn ACL Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant tore his left ACL and partially tore his MCL during Monday’s first padded practice in Oxnard and will miss the 2026 season. Surgery is set for the next couple of weeks. OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys tight end […]
‘She’s Had To Change A Lot Of Things’: Jose Fernandez Says Arike Ogunbowale Isn’t Getting Her Credit
DSJ Quick Take: Jose Fernandez Says Arike Ogunbowale Isn’t Getting Her Due Jose Fernandez spent close to two minutes after Sunday’s 83-63 win over Connecticut praising Arike Ogunbowale‘s season. Tracking data shows her offense has changed shape over her past eight games. ARLINGTON, Texas — Arike Ogunbowale shot 7-of-9 in 22 minutes on Sunday, and […]
‘Definitely In That Range Or Above’: George Pickens Responds To Zay Flowers’ $140 Million Ravens Extension
DSJ Quick Take: George Pickens Puts Himself At Or Above Zay Flowers’ $35 Million Market George Pickens told 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday that he sees his own value at or above the four-year, $140 million extension Zay Flowers signed with the Baltimore Ravens hours earlier. Pickens is playing in 2026 on a $27.3 million […]
Former Dallas Mavericks Guard Josh Richardson Retires From Basketball
DSJ Quick Take: Former Mavericks Guard Josh Richardson Retires at 32 Josh Richardson announced his retirement Wednesday night on Instagram after 10 NBA seasons and six franchises. He spent the 2020-21 season in Dallas after arriving in the Seth Curry trade. DALLAS — Former Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Richardson announced his retirement from basketball on Thursday. […]
Report: Luka Dončić Would Be ‘In Favor’ of P.J. Washington Reunion On Los Angeles Lakers
DSJ Quick Take: Luka Dončić Would Favor a P.J. Washington Reunion in Los Angeles Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reported Monday that Luka Dončić would be in favor of reuniting with P.J. Washington on the Lakers. Washington’s four-year, $88.76 million extension remains the sticking point in any deal with Dallas. DALLAS — Luka Dončić would be […]
‘Darling of Training Camp’: Dallas Cowboys Rookie Jaishawn Barham Drawing Raves In Oxnard
DSJ Quick Take: Cowboys Rookie Jaishawn Barham Emerges as Training Camp Standout Jesse Holley called Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham the “darling of training camp thus far” on Monday’s DLLS Dallas Cowboys Podcast, taped in Oxnard ahead of the team’s first padded practice. The No. 92 overall pick has drawn attention for his play and […]
Jaylen Brown Opens Up About Becoming Teammates With LeBron James On Philadelphia 76ers: ‘What An Opportunity That Is’
During a live stream on Monday (8/3), Jaylen Brown opened up about becoming teammates with LeBron James on the Philadelphia 76ers. As expected, Brown is excited to play with James. June 30, 2026. That’s the day James’ agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, told the Los Angeles Lakers that the leading scorer in NBA history would not return […]
Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Dončić Announces He’s ‘100% Healthy Again’
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić announced on Monday (8/3) that he’s “100% healthy again.” Dončić led the NBA in points per game and total points in his first full season with the Lakers. However, he missed the 2026 playoffs because of the left hamstring injury he suffered on April 2 against the Oklahoma City […]
‘I Want To Be Here’: Jacob deGrom Blocks Texas Rangers Trade At The Deadline
DSJ Quick Take: Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom Invokes His No-Trade Clause Ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline The Texas Rangers approached their 38-year-old pitcher about waiving his no-trade clause ahead of the trade deadline, but deGrom opted to stay in Texas. ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom declined to waive his full no-trade clause […]
Report: Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson Would Welcome Los Angeles As Landing Spot
DSJ Quick Take: Klay Thompson Would Welcome Los Angeles Landing Spot Amid trade and buyout rumors, the Dallas Mavericks‘ Klay Thompson is reportedly open to returning to his hometown of Los Angeles, according to The Athletic’s Christian Clark. DALLAS — Trade and buyout rumors have swirled around Dallas Mavericks wing Klay Thompson, whose future with […]
Kevin Durant Excited To Watch LeBron James Play For Philadelphia 76ers: ‘It’s Going To Be League Pass-Worthy’
While speaking to reporters at a USA Basketball event in Ladera Ranch, California, Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant made his first public comments since LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers for the Philadelphia 76ers. Durant said he’s excited to watch James play for the 76ers, who have a lethal core of James, Jaylen Brown, […]
Dallas Wings To Play All 2027 Home Games At American Airlines Center
DSJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Moving to American Airlines Center for 2027 The Dallas Wings will play their entire 2027 home schedule at American Airlines Center after 11 seasons at College Park Center in Arlington. The move is a stopgap while the renovated Dallas Memorial Auditorium remains unfinished. DALLAS — The Dallas Wings will play […]
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