archiveJune 2026

DHJ Quick Take: Li Yueru Powers Dallas Wings Past Chicago Sky The Dallas Wings erased a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Chicago Sky 93-92, with reserve center Li Yueru's defense on Kamilla Cardoso and late free throws delivering the win. How did Dallas win? A 36-point fourth quarter and...

DHJ Quick Take: Haley Jones Returns to Dallas on a Developmental Deal The Dallas Wings have brought back Haley Jones on a Developmental Player contract, roughly a month after the Portland Fire waived the former No. 6 overall pick. The move returns a player who posted career-bests in Dallas last...

DHJ Quick Take: McCollum Extension Gives Atlanta a Flexible Bridge CJ McCollum’s one-year, $21 million extension keeps a proven scorer in Atlanta without compromising the long-term flexibility the Hawks want around Jalen Johnson. The figure closely tracks the framework Dallas Hoops Journal reported in January. Why did the Hawks extend...

DHJ Quick Take: Wizards' Michael Winger Offers Optimism on Anthony Davis Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger indicated Anthony Davis wants to be part of what Washington is building, easing speculation about his future. What did Winger say? He called his talks with Davis productive and said the big man wants...

DHJ Quick Take: Celtics Eye Trey Murphy III if They Miss on Giannis Antetokounmpo Boston is among the teams interested in Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III as a fallback if it can't land Giannis Antetokounmpo, per The Athletic. What's the plan? If a Giannis deal falls through, the Celtics could...

DHJ Quick Take: Spurs Stand by De'Aaron Fox After a Rough Finals San Antonio remains committed to De'Aaron Fox as its starting point guard, viewing his Finals struggles as the product of one injury-hampered series. Are the Spurs trading De'Aaron Fox? No. ESPN reported San Antonio remains committed to Fox...

DHJ Quick Take: Jeff Weltman Calls Magic's Giannis Antetokounmpo Talk a Compliment Orlando's president declined to address Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation directly, citing tampering rules, but said the attention reflects the talent on the Magic's roster. What did Weltman say? He won't discuss another team's player, but he takes the dark-horse...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Erase 17-Point Hole to Edge Sky 93-92 Dallas wiped out a 17-point second-half deficit and outscored Chicago 36-21 in the fourth quarter to win 93-92 on Li Yueru’s go-ahead free throws, improving to 10-6 and matching last season’s full win total before the midpoint of the...

DHJ Quick Take: Wizards Plan To Draft AJ Dybantsa At No. 1 The Washington Wizards currently plan to take BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal, with the franchise set on the wing as the 2026 NBA Draft nears June 23. Who's...

DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Keep Pushing for Giannis A New Blockbuster Attempt: The Minnesota Timberwolves have re-engaged the Milwaukee Bucks in trade discussions regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo, driven by a desire to pair the superstar forward with franchise cornerstone Anthony Edwards. Steep Asking Price: While Minnesota remains highly interested, a deal...