archiveJune 2026

DHJ Quick Take: Dereck Lively II Gives Patient Foot Update at Mavericks Camp Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II, six months removed from season-ending right foot surgery, told reporters at a youth camp he is out of his walking boot but won't rush a return or set a timetable. Where...

DHJ Quick Take: Grizzlies Aggressively Shopping Ja Morant with No Takers High Motivation, Zero Market: The Memphis Grizzlies are "highly motivated" to part ways with star guard Ja Morant this summer, but the front office is struggling immensely to find a team willing to take him on. Massive Salary with...

DHJ Quick Take: Pistons and Celtics Exploring Brown-for-Duren Sign-and-Trade A High-Stakes Roster Swap: The Detroit Pistons are actively weighing a sign-and-trade package centered on restricted free agent big man Jalen Duren to acquire three-time All-Star Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics. Mutual Motivation to Deal: Duren is highly receptive to...

DHJ Quick Take: Lakers And LeBron Facing Offseason Radio Silence Communication Breakdown: The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James have had remarkably little communication so far this offseason, casting early uncertainty over their future together. Unprecedented Free Agency: At 41 years old, James is an unrestricted free agent, marking the...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Fall to Las Vegas Aces 99-84, Still Take Season Series The Dallas Wings shot a season-low 2-of-21 from three-point range and never recovered from an early double-digit deficit in a 99-84 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, though Dallas still claimed the season...

DHJ Quick Take: Jose Fernandez Keys Wings' Defense for Aces Sweep Bid Dallas Wings coach Jose Fernandez said completing a season sweep of the Las Vegas Aces will come down to one-on-one defense, protecting the three-point arc, and slowing A'ja Wilson. He also pointed to ball movement and transition as...

DHJ Quick Take: Mitchell Robinson's Knicks Tenure Nears an End Stefan Bondy reported that Mitchell Robinson is unlikely to re-sign with New York, with owner James Dolan unwilling to push payroll into the second apron. The unrestricted free agent is the franchise's longest-tenured player. What did Stefan Bondy report? That...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Without Alanna Smith, Odyssey Sims at Las Vegas The Dallas Wings will play the Las Vegas Aces without Alanna Smith (concussion protocol) and Odyssey Sims (left ankle) on Thursday night. Alysha Clark was upgraded to available after dealing with a left leg injury. Who is out...

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...

DHJ Quick Take: Raptors Eye Reunion With Kawhi Leonard A Potential Championship Sequel: The Toronto Raptors are expressing strong interest in trading for Kawhi Leonard, eyeing a massive reunion with the superstar who famously led the franchise to its historic 2019 NBA Championship. Contract and Trade Leverage: With Leonard entering...