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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...

DHJ Quick Take: Celtics' Deadline Pursuit of Gobert A Failed Deadline Blockbuster: The Boston Celtics attempted to trade for Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert at the February 2026 NBA trade deadline, though a deal ultimately failed to materialize. The Pivot to Vučević: With Gobert remaining in Minnesota, Boston pivoted to...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Lean On Defense And Accountability vs. Chicago Sky The Dallas Wings are leaning into defense, accountability and trust rather than overhauling anything after two winnable losses, with Aziaha James' defensive growth emerging as a key bright spot ahead of the Chicago Sky. Why aren't the...

DHJ Quick Take: Luka Dončić Tells the Lakers What He Needs This Offseason Dončić wants shooting and an athletic, shot-blocking center around him, echoing the formula that fueled his best years in Dallas. What did Dončić say? He told a Spanish outlet he needs shooters and a center who can...

DHJ Quick Take: Bucks and Tyler Herro Share Interest, but a Reset Could Move Him There's mutual interest between Milwaukee and Tyler Herro, yet a post-Giannis Antetokounmpo reset could still send the guard to Detroit or elsewhere for future assets. Why would Milwaukee keep him? Herro is the centerpiece of...

DHJ Quick Take: Oklahoma City Could Move Isaiah Joe as Detroit Eyes Shooting Isaiah Joe could be dealt this offseason as Oklahoma City manages luxury-tax and second-apron pressures, with Detroit among the teams interested in his shooting around Cade Cunningham. Who could be available? Isaiah Joe, a 42.3% 3-point shooter...