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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 guard Darin Green Jr. reacts and gestures during an NBA Summer League game
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‘An X-Factor Out There’: Darin Green Jr.’s 21 Points Power Dallas Mavericks Past New York Knicks 110-88 To Close Summer League

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DHJ Quick Take: Darin Green Jr.’s 21 Points Power Mavericks Past Knicks To Close Summer League The Dallas Mavericks closed out the 2026 NBA Summer League with a 110-88 win over the New York Knicks on Friday, finishing the five-game slate at 3-2. How did the Mavericks win? Dallas shot...
Mavericks guard Sergio De Larrea (55) dribbles past an Oklahoma City Thunder defender during a Summer League game
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‘Doing Whatever The Game Requires’: Dallas Mavericks Beat Oklahoma City Thunder 97-87 As Sergio De Larrea Dishes 14 Assists

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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Beat Thunder 97-87 As Akobundu-Ehiogu, De Larrea Steal The Show The Mavericks used a dominant De Larrea-to-Akobundu-Ehiogu pick-and-roll connection and a big third quarter to beat Oklahoma City 97-87 in Las Vegas Summer League play, evening their record at 2-2. What happened? Dallas trailed early before...
Sergio De Larrea dribbles the ball in a Dallas Mavericks Summer League jersey during a game against the Grizzlies
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‘A Complete Performance’: Sergio De Larrea’s Double-Double Lifts Dallas Mavericks Past Memphis Grizzlies 96-88

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DHJ Quick Take: De Larrea's Late Threes Seal Mavericks' Win Over Grizzlies Sergio De Larrea knocked down two fourth-quarter threes to help the Mavericks hold off the Grizzlies 96-88 in NBA Summer League play Monday, finishing with 16 points and 12 assists while directing Dallas' offense down the stretch. Who...
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...
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