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‘We Should Be Well Rested’: Dallas Wings Turn Practice Week Into Tune-Up For Stretch Run To All-Star Break
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Use Practice Week To Prepare For Sparks, Stretch Run A full week without a game gave the Dallas Wings time to retool before three games in four days close out the run to the WNBA All-Star break. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings had not played since last Sunday, and coach […]
Sources: Moussa Cissé Signs Two-Year Offer Sheet With New York Knicks
DHJ Quick Take: Knicks Sign Moussa Cissé To Offer Sheet The New York Knicks signed Dallas Mavericks restricted free agent center Moussa Cissé to a two-year, minimum-salary offer sheet Saturday, putting Dallas on the clock to match. DALLAS — The New York Knicks signed Dallas Mavericks restricted free agent center Moussa Cissé to a two-year offer […]
LeBron James ‘Truly Close’ To Picking Next Team
LeBron James is “truly close” to picking his next team, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Many people within the NBA believe a decision will come next week. NBA commissioner Adam Silver wants James to make his decision ASAP. “Where LeBron plays will affect the schedule,” Silver said at the CNBC Sport x Boardroom: Game […]
‘An X-Factor Out There’: Darin Green Jr.’s 21 Points Power Dallas Mavericks Past New York Knicks 110-88 To Close Summer League
DHJ Quick Take: Darin Green Jr.’s 21 Points Power Mavericks Past Knicks To Close Summer League The Dallas Mavericks closed out the 2026 NBA Summer League with a 110-88 win over the New York Knicks on Friday, finishing the five-game slate at 3-2. LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks rolled the New York Knicks 110-88 […]
LeBron James Wants To ‘Join A Franchise That Shares The Same Model As Myself’
During a live taping of “The Shop” at Fanatics Fest on Friday (July 17), LeBron James said he wants to “join a franchise that shares the same model as myself.” James is expected to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves or Denver Nuggets. “I want to compete […]
‘Doing Whatever The Game Requires’: Dallas Mavericks Beat Oklahoma City Thunder 97-87 As Sergio De Larrea Dishes 14 Assists
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Beat Thunder 97-87 As Akobundu-Ehiogu, De Larrea Steal The Show The Mavericks used a dominant De Larrea-to-Akobundu-Ehiogu pick-and-roll connection and a big third quarter to beat Oklahoma City 97-87 in Las Vegas Summer League play, evening their record at 2-2. LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks rallied from an early deficit […]
LeBron James Says He’ll Pick Next Team Soon: ‘I Won’t Hold You Guys Up Too Much Longer’
LeBron James said on Thursday (July 16) at the CNBC and Boardroom Game Plan Summit that he will pick his next team soon. The 41-year-old is expected to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves or Denver Nuggets. “I won’t hold you guys up too much longer,” James […]
Dallas Wings’ Game Against New York Liberty Rescheduled For Monday
DHJ Quick Take: Wings-Liberty Game Postponed, Reset for Monday Thursday’s Wings-Liberty game was postponed due to mechanical issues with New York’s charter flight, pushing the matchup to Monday, July 20, and turning Dallas’s stretch into the season’s first back-to-back and a three-games-in-four-nights run heading into the All-Star break. ARLINGTON, Texas — Thursday night’s game between […]
Dallas Mavericks Star Cooper Flagg Projected Lock For 2028 USA Olympic Team
DHJ Quick Take: Cooper Flagg Projected as Lock for 2028 Olympic Team NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin projects Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg as a lock to make the 2028 U.S. Olympic men’s basketball roster, pairing the reigning Rookie of the Year with five other established stars in his early roster forecast. DALLAS — With just under […]
NBA Sources Expect LeBron James To Sign With Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA sources NBC Sports has spoken with expect LeBron James to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers. James has played for the Cavaliers twice (2003-10, 2014-18). He’s the best player in franchise history and was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. James won two MVPs and one Finals MVP and made 10 All-Star teams and 10 […]
Minnesota Timberwolves Pursued Jaylen Brown, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Josh Giddey Before Getting LaMelo Ball
The Minnesota Timberwolves made a blockbuster trade this offseason, acquiring LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte traded Ball and Josh Green to Minnesota for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three future first-round pick swaps and three future second-round picks. The Timberwolves were aggressive in trade talks this summer, as before trading for […]
LeBron James Focused On Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James is focused on the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers as his next team, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are still in the hunt as well. James has played for the Cavaliers twice (2003-10, 2014-18) and the Heat once (2010-14). He’s a two-time MVP […]
NBA Investigating 2nd Kawhi Leonard Sponsorship Deal As Part Of Aspiration Probe
The NBA is investigating a second Kawhi Leonard sponsorship deal as part of the Aspiration probe, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. The blockbuster trade sending 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 […]
Paige Bueckers Earns First WNBA Western Conference Player Of The Week Award
DHJ Quick Take: Bueckers Claims First Career Player Of The Week Paige Bueckers earned her first career WNBA Player of the Week honor after leading the Wings to a 5-0 week, including a season-high 34-point outburst in front of a record Montreal crowd. ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers was named the WNBA’s […]
‘A Complete Performance’: Sergio De Larrea’s Double-Double Lifts Dallas Mavericks Past Memphis Grizzlies 96-88
DHJ Quick Take: De Larrea’s Late Threes Seal Mavericks’ Win Over Grizzlies Sergio De Larrea knocked down two fourth-quarter threes to help the Mavericks hold off the Grizzlies 96-88 in NBA Summer League play Monday, finishing with 16 points and 12 assists while directing Dallas’ offense down the stretch. LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks […]
Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors, 76ers, Timberwolves Continue To Be Leading Suitors For LeBron James
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves continue to be the leading suitors for LeBron James, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James, 41, could make his decision this week. James has played for the Cavaliers twice (2003-10, 2014-18) and the Heat once (2010-14). He’s a two-time MVP and […]
Austin Reaves Signed $180 Million Deal To Give Los Angeles Lakers Financial Flexibility
Austin Reaves didn’t sign a four-year, $185 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. It was actually a four-year, $180 million deal, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “Reaves, who originally agreed to a four-year, $185 million extension with a player option on the final season, ended up inking a four-year, $180 million […]
Miami Heat Have ‘Strong Interest’ In Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson
The Miami Herald reports that the Miami Heat have “strong interest” in Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson. Miami wants to add Thompson and LeBron James, who is an unrestricted free agent for the first time since the summer of 2018. “Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson, a five-time All-Star and the fourth-most prolific three-point shooter in […]
‘She Held Her Ground’: Li Yueru’s Interior Presence Against Kamilla Cardoso Fuels Dallas Wings’ Sweep Of Chicago Sky
DHJ Quick Take: Li Yueru’s Defense on Kamilla Cardoso Powers Wings’ Sweep of Sky Li Yueru posted her first double-double of the season and set the tone defensively as the Dallas Wings rallied from a third-quarter deficit to beat the Chicago Sky 96-91, closing out a season sweep of Chicago. DALLAS — Some matchups bring […]
‘We Stuck Together, Found A Way To Win’: Dallas Wings Rally Past Chicago Sky 96-91 For Fifth Straight Win
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Erase 10-Point Deficit to Sweep Sky The Dallas Wings used a 30-18 fourth quarter to overcome a 10-point deficit and beat the Chicago Sky 96-91 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to five games and completing their first season sweep of Chicago since 2014. DALLAS — The Dallas Wings outscored the […]
Dallas Wings Bring ‘Hottest Team In The League’ Energy Home To Host Chicago Sky
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Bring ‘Hottest Team in the League’ Energy Home to Face Sky The Dallas Wings return to American Airlines Center riding a four-game winning streak and a perfect road trip, looking to carry their record-setting Montreal momentum into a third meeting with the Chicago Sky. DALLAS — The Dallas Wings host the […]
‘She’s Been There, She’s Experienced’: Alysha Clark’s Championship Pedigree Shows Up For Dallas Wings In Montreal
DHJ Quick Take: Alysha Clark’s Championship Pedigree Shows Up for the Wings Alysha Clark scored a season-high 10 points, all in the fourth quarter, off the bench in the Dallas Wings‘ 108-95 win over the Toronto Tempo on Friday, and Jose Fernandez said the veteran forward’s value extends well beyond the box score. MONTREAL — […]
Luka Dončić ‘Pushed Hard’ For Los Angeles Lakers To Acquire Walker Kessler
According to Iztok Franko, Luka Dončić “pushed hard” for the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. The Lakers paid a steep price to get Kessler because Dončić wanted to play with an A-list center. “If Kessler was the franchise center Dončić wanted so badly, and from the people I’ve spoken […]
Andre Iguodala Wants To See LeBron James Play With Stephen Curry On Golden State Warriors
During an interview with Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Golden State Warriors legend Andre Iguodala said he would like to see LeBron James play with Stephen Curry next season. James is an unrestricted free agent right now and the Warriors are one of the teams he’s been heavily linked to. “Considering where they’re at in their […]
Dallas Wings, Toronto Tempo Draw Highest-Attended Regular-Season Game In WNBA History
DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings, Toronto Tempo Draw Highest-Attended Regular-Season Game in WNBA History A crowd of 20,996 packed Bell Centre on Friday for the first WNBA game ever played in Montreal, the highest-attended regular-season game in league history, as the Dallas Wings beat the Toronto Tempo 108-95 behind Paige Bueckers‘ 34 points. MONTREAL — […]
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