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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...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Draft Morez Johnson Jr. at No. 9 to Reunite With Dusty May The Dallas Mavericks selected Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. ninth overall, reuniting the national champion big man with new head coach Dusty May. The pick lands well ahead of Johnson's consensus draft range and...

DHJ Quick Take: Kings Set To Waive DeRozan, Pass On Morant Rebuilding Move on DeRozan: The Sacramento Kings are expected to waive veteran forward DeMar DeRozan—who holds a stellar career scoring average of 21.1 points per game—as the franchise fully commits to a deep roster rebuild. No Interest in Morant:...

DHJ Quick Take: Celtics Open To Jaylen Brown Trade Offers Spotlight and Trade Market: The Boston Celtics are actively listening to trade offers for three-time All-Star Jaylen Brown following their failed attempt to swap him to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Desire for a Leading Role: Multiple league insiders...

DHJ Quick Take: Heat Acquire Giannis in Blockbuster Trade The Blockbuster Core: The Milwaukee Bucks have traded superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and big man Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat in a massive, franchise-altering blockbuster deal. Milwaukee's Immense Return Package: In exchange, the Bucks receive a substantial haul of young talent...

DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves, Nets, Bulls Strike Three-Team Deal The Core Roster Swap: The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading forward Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a multi-team deal that subsequently lands big man Nic Claxton with the Chicago Bulls. Minnesota's Massive Financial Relief: By moving Randle's $33.3 million salary,...

DHJ Quick Take: Lakers Face Pressure to Keep Dončić Happy Pressure on Management: The Los Angeles Lakers are facing immense pressure regarding superstar Luka Dončić, with reports indicating his focus could shift elsewhere if the front office fails to deliver on the competitive roster plans promised to him. Early Playout...