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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Land Draft Rights to Vsevolod Ishchenko in Lakers Deal The Dallas Mavericks acquired the draft rights to Russian guard Vsevolod Ishchenko, the 56th pick, from the Los Angeles Lakers for cash considerations. The 21-year-old took home VTB United League Young Player of the Year honors in...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Leave Sergio De Larrea's NBA Timeline Open Mike Schmitz said the Mavericks have not decided when draft-and-stash guard Sergio De Larrea will join the roster, keeping both a 2026-27 arrival and a longer overseas stay in play. Who is Sergio De Larrea? A 6-foot-6 combo guard...

DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Aggressively Pursuing LaMelo Ball Trade The Minnesota Timberwolves are aggressively pursuing a trade for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal, with the Toronto Raptors also among the confirmed suitors. Who are the Timberwolves targeting? Minnesota is pursuing LaMelo Ball to pair a...

DHJ Quick Take: Mike Schmitz Says Morez Johnson Jr. Brings the Toughness Dallas Wanted Mavericks GM Mike Schmitz said the No. 9 selection of Morez Johnson Jr. fit the toughness and competitiveness the front office prioritized. He called Johnson a high-upside modern defender and rejected the idea of a low...

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...