Ashish Mathur

Ashish Mathur

Ashish Mathur is an NBA writer and insider based in Chicago for Dallas Hoops Journal. He has covered the NBA since 2015 for ClutchPoints, Sportscasting, Heavy Sports, NBA Analysis Network, Fadeaway World, Hoops Wire, Athlon Sports, Ahn Fire Digital, Cavaliers Nation and Lakers Daily. You can follow Ashish on X @amathur25.
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan calling a timeout during a game against the Houston Rockets at the United Center on March 23, 2026.
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Chicago Bulls Want Billy Donovan To Return Next Season After Firing Artūras Karnišovas, Marc Eversley

DHJ Quick Take Front Office Overhaul: The Chicago Bulls have officially fired both President of Basketball Operations Artūras Karnišovas and General Manager Marc Eversley. Coaching Stability: Despite the massive changes at the executive level, the organization wants head coach Billy Donovan to return for the next season. Source: This information...
Zach LaVine #8 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during a game against the LA Clippers at Golden 1 Center on February 06, 2026.
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Sacramento Kings’ Zach LaVine Expected To Pick Up $49 Million Player Option, Could Be Traded This Offseason

DHJ Quick Take Contract Certainty: Zach LaVine is expected to exercise his player option for the 2026-27 season, ensuring he remains under his current lucrative deal for at least one more year. Trade Candidate: Despite the opt-in, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Sacramento Kings consider LaVine a primary trade...
Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers brings the ball up court during a game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 27, 2026.
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Golden State Warriors ‘Were Reasonably’ Close To Acquiring Kawhi Leonard From Los Angeles Clippers

DHJ Quick Take Near-Deal at the Deadline: The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers were "reasonably close" to a blockbuster trade for Kawhi Leonard this past February, with many of the deal terms reportedly agreed upon. Clippers Recanted: Despite the advanced stage of negotiations, the Clippers ultimately decided to...
LeBron James congratulating Luka Dončić after his 51-point performance and record-breaking three-pointer during the Lakers vs. Bulls game at Crypto.com Arena.
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Luka Dončić Breaks Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers Scoring Record, Helps LeBron James Make NBA History Again

DHJ Quick Take Luka Dončić Shatters Scoring Record: Dončić set a new Los Angeles Lakers franchise record for points in a single month by scoring 600 points in March, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s 2006 mark of 578. LeBron James Becomes the NBA’s Winningest Player: With the victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers,...
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