archiveApril 2026

DHJ Quick Take: Cooper Flagg's Growth & Khris Middleton Effect The Veteran Blueprint: While Cooper Flagg's 51-point night made history, the foundation was laid during pregame warmups with Khris Middleton. Since the trade deadline, Middleton has transitioned from teammate to technical consultant, working hands-on with Flagg on post technique and...

DHJ Quick Take: Magic vs. Mavericks Historic Individual Brilliance, Collective Struggle: Cooper Flagg delivered the greatest scoring performance by a teenager in NBA history, dropping 51 points on 19-of-30 shooting. However, the Mavericks couldn't overcome an Orlando offense that carved them up for 35 assists and 138 points, extending Dallas's...

DHJ Quick Take: Magic vs. Mavericks Defensive Urgency: Dallas returns home having allowed 120+ points in 12 of its last 14 games. After giving up 20 threes to Milwaukee on Tuesday, the Mavericks face an Orlando squad led by Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane that thrives on physicality and getting...

DHJ Quick Take: Magic vs. Mavericks Snapping the Skid: Dallas enters tonight’s matchup looking to halt a 13-game home losing streak. The Mavericks haven’t tasted victory at American Airlines Center since Jan. 22, and with Luka Dončić and the Lakers looming on Sunday, snapping the skid against Orlando is a...

DHJ Quick Take: Magic vs. Mavericks The Streak on the Line: Dallas enters tonight’s matchup looking to halt a 13-game home losing streak. The Mavericks haven't tasted victory at American Airlines Center since Jan. 22, and with the Lakers and Luka Dončić looming on Sunday, snapping the skid tonight against...

DHJ Quick Take: Expansion Draft Fallout Maximum Exposure: The Dallas Wings were one of the primary targets in the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft, losing the maximum allotted two players to the Portland Fire. While the Toronto Tempo opted to look elsewhere, Portland focused on the Wings' frontcourt and wing depth,...

DHJ Quick Take Contract Certainty: Zach LaVine is expected to exercise his player option for the 2026-27 season, ensuring he remains under his current lucrative deal for at least one more year. Trade Candidate: Despite the opt-in, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Sacramento Kings consider LaVine a primary trade...

DHJ Quick Take The Core Exchange: Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley proposes a blockbuster deal where the Phoenix Suns acquire All-Star guard Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies. The Suns' Package: In exchange for Morant, Phoenix would send a package to Memphis consisting of Jalen Green, Khaman Maluach and a 2027...

DHJ Quick Take The "11th Hour" Defense: Jason Kidd broke his silence on the Luka Dončić trade, providing a rare, blunt defense of his role. He stated clearly, “I was informed at the 11th hour, and that’s the truth,” distancing himself from the decision-making process. Firing Back at Cuban: Following...

DHJ Quick Take Double Blow for L.A.: April 2 proved disastrous for the Los Angeles Lakers, featuring a massive 43-point blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and a left hamstring injury to star Luka Dončić. Pending Medical Results: Dončić is scheduled for an MRI to assess the severity of...