archive2026

DHJ Quick Take: Warriors and Heat Lurking for Leonard Dual-Team Sweepstakes: The Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat are both expressing strong trade interest in Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard, who enters the final year of his contract without a no-trade clause. Miami’s Contingency Strategy: While the Heat remain...

DHJ Quick Take: Portland Eyes Jaylen Brown as Its Giannis Interest Fades Portland would have serious interest in Jaylen Brown if Boston makes him available, even as the Trail Blazers back off their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, complicated by his contract timeline. Who do the Blazers want? Jaylen Brown, an...

DHJ Quick Take: Pistons Signal Isaiah Stewart Is Genuinely Available After holding firm in past cycles, the Detroit Pistons are now proactively making Isaiah Stewart available as it chases shooting and playmaking, with Paul Reed and Jalen Duren set to anchor the frontcourt. Who is available? Isaiah Stewart, a 25-year-old...

DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Targeting White and Giddey Aggressive Roster Pursuit: The Minnesota Timberwolves are actively exploring trade opportunities to acquire Boston Celtics guard Derrick White and Chicago Bulls forward Josh Giddey as they look to upgrade their supporting cast. Contractual Landscape: Financing the additions would require taking on White’s...

DHJ Quick Take: Ament's Workout List Leaves Out Dallas Nate Ament named four pre-draft workouts that did not include the Dallas Mavericks, even as national reporting has tied the franchise to interest in the Tennessee forward at No. 9. Which teams did Ament work out for? Chicago, Brooklyn, Oklahoma City,...

DHJ Quick Take: Four Options for the Mavericks at the 30th Pick Short on future draft capital, the Dallas Mavericks need to hit on the 30th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and Isaiah Evans, Joshua Jefferson, Alex Karaban, and Sergio De Larrea each offer a different kind of fit...

DHJ Quick Take: Should the Mavericks Trade for Joel Embiid? With Masai Ujiri running basketball operations and Dallas short on draft capital, a buy-low swing at an injury-prone Joel Embiid is the kind of unconventional move that could fast-track a contender around Cooper Flagg. Why are the Mavericks linked to...

DHJ Quick Take: Kyrie Irving's Global Tour Keeps Him in Motion Through ACL Rehab Kyrie Irving and ANTA are running a seven-city world tour from June through October, with ANTA's chief creative officer extending a brand relationship built around Asia. The trip pairs retail activations and product drops with grassroots...

DHJ Quick Take: Wizards Eye Retaining Young and Davis Young’s Projected Return: Despite declining his player option for next season to enter free agency, Trae Young is widely expected to sign a new multi-year contract to remain with the Washington Wizards. Davis Expresses Commitment: Anthony Davis has informed management of...

DHJ Quick Take: Dončić Demands Elite Center in LA Targeting an Elite Big Man: Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić has informed team management that he wants an "A-list" center added to the roster, prompting front-office due diligence on restricted free agents like Jalen Duren and Walker Kessler. Dominant Debut...