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DHJ Quick Take: Clippers Face Looming Kawhi Leonard Trade Dilemma Extension or Trade Horizon: Kawhi Leonard could find himself on the trade block if the Los Angeles Clippers fail to secure him to a contract extension. Warriors Keeping Close Tabs: The Golden State Warriors remain highly aggressive in their pursuit,...

DHJ Quick Take: Celtics Open To Trading Brown For Elite Big Frontcourt Upgrade Desired: The Boston Celtics are willing to move star small forward Jaylen Brown in a trade, specifically targeting an elite "big man" to reshape their frontcourt identity. Missed Giannis Pursuit: This strategy was showcased when Boston offered...

DHJ Quick Take: Dusty May Embraces Dallas Mavericks Job, Praises Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving Dusty May, hired as the Dallas Mavericks' new head coach, said he is pinching himself to be joining the franchise and praised a roster led by Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving in his introductory comments....

DHJ Quick Take: Reaves Secures Historic Extension With Lakers Record-Breaking Deal: Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million contract extension to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers, landing the richest contract for an undrafted player in NBA history. Stellar Stat Line: The massive payday follows a career-best campaign...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Draft Morez Johnson Jr., Trade Up for Sergio De Larrea The Dallas Mavericks added Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 pick and acquired Spanish guard Sergio De Larrea through a draft-night trade with the New York Knicks during a watch party at The...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Bet on Upside With Sergio De Larrea Trade Dallas moved up to No. 25 to acquire the draft rights to Spanish guard Sergio De Larrea, sending the No. 30 pick and two second-round picks to New York. Why did the Mavericks trade up for Sergio De...

DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Shocked by Dusty May's Move to the Mavericks Morez Johnson Jr. said he was stunned to learn Dusty May was leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks, only to be drafted by Dallas a day later. The No. 9 pick reunited him with the coach...

DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Says Mavericks Pairing With Cooper Flagg Could Get 'Dangerous' Morez Johnson Jr. said his frontcourt fit alongside Cooper Flagg could become a problem for opponents after the Dallas Mavericks drafted him No. 9 overall. The two have known each other since their AAU days....

DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Reacts to Mavericks Selection at No. 9 Morez Johnson Jr. called his No. 9 selection by the Dallas Mavericks the realization of a childhood dream and embraced reuniting with coach Dusty May. His father, Morez Johnson Sr., reflected on a message he gave his...

DHJ Quick Take: Masai Ujiri Details the Case for Dusty May Masai Ujiri broke down the Dusty May hire before the NBA Draft, emphasizing communication, player development, and the coach’s capacity to adapt to the NBA. What set May apart? Ujiri pointed to clear communication, accountability, and a relentless approach...