Ashish Mathur

Ashish Mathur

Ashish Mathur is an NBA writer and insider for Dallas Hoops Journal. He has covered the NBA since 2015 for ClutchPoints, Sportscasting, Heavy Sports, NBA Analysis Network, Fadeaway World, Hoops Wire, Athlon Sports, Ahn Fire Digital, Cavaliers Nation and Lakers Daily. You can follow Ashish on X @amathur25.
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers and Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks talk at Fiserv Forum on November 24, 2025.
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Damian Lillard Could Play In 2026 NBA Playoffs; Portland Trail Blazers Prepared To Make Offseason Pitch For Giannis Antetokounmpo

DHJ Quick Take Lillard’s Potential Return: After missing the entire 2025–26 regular season recovering from a torn left Achilles, Damian Lillard has reportedly not been ruled out for a "surprise appearance" in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Pursuit of Giannis: The Portland Trail Blazers are preparing an offseason trade pitch for...
Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round playoffs against the New York Knicks at State Farm Arena on April 23, 2026.
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Atlanta Hawks’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker Wins NBA Most Improved Player Of The Year Award: ‘Each Day Was Like A Process’

DHJ Quick Take Award Winner: Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been named the 2025-26 Kia Most Improved Player, making the Hawks the first team in NBA history to win the award in back-to-back seasons (following Dyson Daniels). Statistical Leap: After being acquired from Minnesota last summer, NAW averaged a...
Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during a game against the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum on April 03, 2026.
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Milwaukee Bucks Hire Taylor Jenkins; Giannis Antetokounmpo Hasn’t Spoken To Upper Brass Since Trade Deadline

DHJ Quick Take Taylor Jenkins Hired: The Milwaukee Bucks have reached an agreement to make Taylor Jenkins their next head coach. Giannis Not Involved: Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly had no involvement in the team's hiring process. Communication Breakdown: The hire comes amid a period of silence from Antetokounmpo, who has not...
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts during the Western Conference Play-In Tournament game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026.
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Steve Kerr’s Social, Political Outspokenness Has Caused Internal Frustrations Within Golden State Warriors

DHJ Quick Take Internal Friction: Steve Kerr’s frequent social and political commentary has reportedly created pockets of frustration within the Golden State Warriors organization. Contractual Uncertainty: Kerr has officially reached the end of his current contract, meaning he has no formal ties to the team for next season. Potential Departure:...
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick talks with Luka Doncic #77 during a game against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on November 18, 2025.
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Los Angeles Lakers’ JJ Redick Blames ‘Media Momentum’ After Luka Dončić Misses Out On NBA MVP Finalist Spot

DHJ Quick Take Redick’s Disappointment: The Lakers head coach expressed his frustration that Luka Dončić was left off the three-man finalist list for the 2025-26 NBA MVP award, stating firmly that Dončić deserved a spot. The "Media Momentum" Factor: Redick attributed the snub to a lack of narrative backing, suggesting...
Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 17, 2026.
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San Antonio Spurs’ Keldon Johnson Wins NBA Sixth Man Of The Year Award: ‘It Hasn’t Always Been Easy’

DHJ Quick Take Award Recipient: San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson has officially been named the 2025-26 NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Consistency is Key: Johnson showcased remarkable durability and reliability by appearing in all 82 games of the regular season. Personal Reflection: In an interview with ESPN, Johnson...
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks at the clock during Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center on April 19, 2026.
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San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Has Concussion; Game 3 Status Uncertain vs. Portland Trail Blazers

DHJ Quick Take Injury Diagnosis: San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has officially entered the NBA’s concussion protocol following an injury sustained in Game 2. Availability Concerns: According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Wembanyama's status for the upcoming Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers is currently "uncertain." Series Context: The...
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