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.
LeBron James congratulating Luka Dončić after his 51-point performance and record-breaking three-pointer during the Lakers vs. Bulls game at Crypto.com Arena.
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Luka Dončić Breaks Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers Scoring Record, Helps LeBron James Make NBA History Again

DHJ Quick Take Luka Dončić Shatters Scoring Record: Dončić set a new Los Angeles Lakers franchise record for points in a single month by scoring 600 points in March, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s 2006 mark of 578. LeBron James Becomes the NBA’s Winningest Player: With the victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers,...
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd looks on during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on March 31, 2026.
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Dallas Mavericks’ Jason Kidd Responds To Mark Cuban’s Latest Comments On Luka Dončić Trade: ‘When Are We Going To Move On?’

DHJ Quick Take Frustration With Trade Talk: Jason Kidd expressed a desire to stop discussing the Luka Dončić trade, urging a focus on the team's "present and future" and the opportunity to build a new championship contender. Response to Mark Cuban: While acknowledging Cuban's past support, Kidd deflected comments regarding...
Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont watching a game against the Toronto Raptors at American Airlines Center in Dallas on April 11, 2025.
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Report: Dallas Mavericks Governor Patrick Dumont Has Sam Presti, Tim Connelly, Brad Stevens, Koby Altman On His Exec Wish List

DHJ Quick Take Elite Target List: Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont is reportedly "aiming high" to find a successor for Nico Harrison, focusing on a "wish list" of premier NBA executives: Sam Presti (Thunder), Brad Stevens (Celtics), Tim Connelly (Timberwolves) and Koby Altman (Cavaliers). Search for Stability: Following the fallout from...
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick talks with Luka Dončić during a game against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on November 18, 2025.
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Los Angeles Lakers Coach JJ Redick Issues Definitive Luka Dončić MVP Endorsement: ‘He’s The Engine That’s Driving All Of Our Winning’

DHJ Quick Take Redick’s Endorsement: Lakers head coach JJ Redick labeled Luka Dončić the "engine" of the team’s success. Statistical Dominance: In his first full season with Los Angeles, Dončić is leading the NBA in points and points per game. The MVP Race: Despite his league-leading numbers and team success,...
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 23, 2026.
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NBA Insiders Link LeBron James To Lakers, Warriors, Cavaliers, Knicks, Nuggets, Clippers In 2026 Free Agency

DHJ Quick Take Growing Uncertainty in LA: While the Lakers remain a top option, insiders suggest the franchise is pivoting toward a future centered on Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, leaving LeBron James’ status as the team's primary focus in doubt. High-Profile Suitors: The Warriors, Cavaliers, Knicks, Nuggets and Clippers...
Mark Cuban speaking at the Two Disruptors, One Reality Check session during the 2026 SXSW Conference and Festival in Austin, Texas.
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‘I Regret Who I Sold To’: Mark Cuban Opens Up About Mistakes In Selling Dallas Mavericks

DHJ Quick Take Mark Cuban’s Seller’s Remorse: Mark Cuban regrets selling the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson and Patrick Dumont. The Disastrous Luka Dončić Trade: Former GM Nico Harrison traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis without consulting Cuban; the move backfired significantly as Davis played...
Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets looks on during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Ball Arena on March 29, 2026.
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Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić Reacts To Indiana Fever Star Caitlin Clark Calling Him ‘Best Player In The World’

DHJ Quick Take Caitlin Clark's Praise: During a guest appearance on the NBA on NBC panel, the Indiana Fever star spoke at length about her admiration for Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić’s game. The Shared Connection: Both athletes are represented by Excel Sports Management, specifically by agent Jeff Schwartz. Jokić...
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