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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Eye a Luguentz Dort Trade With the Thunder With Cooper Flagg on his rookie deal, the Dallas Mavericks have the cap flexibility to pursue Oklahoma City defender Luguentz Dort, with Klay Thompson as the logical salary match. What's the idea? Dallas could send Klay Thompson and...

DHJ Quick Take: Bleacher Report Floats a Kyrie Irving Trade to Minnesota A new Bleacher Report proposal would send Kyrie Irving to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and three draft assets, a package that intrigues but falls short of a clear win for Dallas. What's the proposal?...

DHJ Quick Take: Why Brayden Burries Could Fit the Mavericks at No. 9 Arizona guard Brayden Burries doesn't match Masai Ujiri's usual preference for long, athletic defenders, but his shooting and point-of-attack defense could make him a strong complement to Cooper Flagg. What does Burries do well? He hit 39.1%...

DHJ Quick Take: Irving's Precarious Dallas Future Insiders Skeptical of Stay: NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report doesn't "necessarily believe" Kyrie Irving will remain with the Dallas Mavericks long-term as the franchise continues to pivot its roster direction. Trade Market Interest: Multiple NBA contenders are interested in trading for...

DHJ Quick Take: Pelicans' Pursuit Of Brown New Orleans Interest: The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly interested in executing a blockbuster trade for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown this offseason. Proposed Trade Blueprint: If New Orleans aggressively pursues the 2024 Finals MVP, the foundation of their trade offer is expected...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Hold the No. 9 Pick and a Trade-Down Card in the 2026 Draft The Dallas Mavericks landed the ninth pick in a top-heavy 2026 NBA draft, and a swap with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 12th and 17th picks could turn one selection into two...

DHJ Quick Take: Kawhi Leonard Trade Packages Golden State Framework: In a proposed swap with the Warriors, the Clippers would acquire Jimmy Butler, the No. 11 overall pick and a 2031 first-round pick swap in exchange for Kawhi Leonard. Miami Framework: A multi-player deal with the Heat would send Leonard...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Mavericks Enter Option Agreements for Former Valley View Mall Site The Dallas Mavericks have entered option agreements for approximately 104 acres at the former Valley View Mall site, identifying Far North Dallas as their preferred home for a new arena and entertainment district. What did the...

DHJ Quick Take: Cavs Resist Mobley-Giannis Swap Internal Opposition: Multiple members of the Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly "vehemently against" the idea of trading rising big man Evan Mobley in any potential deal for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo Availability: The Bucks and Antetokounmpo are widely expected to part ways...

DHJ Quick Take: Four-Team Jaylen Brown Trade Proposal Star to Houston: A complex four-team trade proposal by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report lands Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown and guard Marcus Sasser with the Houston Rockets. Boston's Return Package: In exchange for the 2024 Finals MVP, the Celtics would absorb...