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James Baxley-Cross

James Baxley-Cross

James Baxley-Cross joined Dallas Hoops Journal as a contributor in 2026. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor's of Journalism degree in 2025, where he also covered high school sports for the Columbia Missourian. Since, he has done work as a freelance sports reporter for the Lake Highlands Advocate. You can follow James on X @jamescross_.
Dallas Mavericks forward Morez Johnson Jr. (14) guards Golden State Warriors guard Deivon Smith (36) during a 2026 NBA Summer League game
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Morez Johnson Jr. Scores 27 As Dallas Mavericks Fall 101-90 To Golden State Warriors In Summer League

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DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Erupts for 27 in Summer League Debut Morez Johnson Jr. scored a game-high 27 points against former Michigan teammate Yaxel Lendeborg, but the Dallas Mavericks fell 101-90 to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday in their 2026 NBA Summer League opener. What happened? Dallas...
Dereck Lively II holds a Dallas Mavericks jersey with the Chase patch alongside Rick Welts and Pauline Saunders at the partnership announcement
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Rick Welts Explains Why Dallas Mavericks Wanted Chase ‘And Nobody Else’ For Jersey Patch

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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Announce JPMorgan Chase Jersey Patch Partnership The Dallas Mavericks explained the thinking behind their new JPMorgan Chase jersey patch deal Wednesday, with CEO Rick Welts revealing the team never shopped the partnership around. Why did the Mavericks choose Chase over other bidders? Welts said the team...
Brandon Williams, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, NBA
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Dallas Mavericks’ Brandon Williams, Marvin Bagley III Drawing Free Agency Interest

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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks' Williams, Bagley Draw Free Agency Interest Brandon Williams and Marvin Bagley III have both attracted interest from rival teams as NBA free agency opens, and Dallas has reason to keep each in the fold. Who's drawing interest? Unrestricted free agents Brandon Williams and Marvin Bagley III,...
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