Dallas Mavericks

DHJ Quick Take: Jalen Brunson's Finals Run Is a Painful Reminder for the Mavericks With Jalen Brunson leading the New York Knicks to the NBA Finals, Dallas is left reflecting on losing two All-NBA guards in Brunson and Luka Dončić for little return, and on the lesson of facing a...

DHJ Quick Take: Daniel Gafford Provides Update on Ankle Recovery Daniel Gafford said his recovery from the right ankle injury that limited him throughout the 2025-26 season is progressing well, and he is focused on a full clearance before returning to the court. How is Daniel Gafford progressing? He said...

DHJ Quick Take: James Barlowe Breaks Down the Mavericks' 2026 NBA Draft Options NBA Draft analyst James Barlowe joined the Dallas Hoops Journal podcast to assess how the Dallas Mavericks should use the No. 9, No. 30, and No. 48 picks to build around Cooper Flagg. What's next? The 2026...

DHJ Quick Take: Could the Mavericks Trade P.J. Washington to the Thunder? A cap-strapped Oklahoma City offseason has prompted speculation about whether Dallas could move P.J. Washington there, though the framework faces real obstacles on both salary and asset value. Why would the Thunder consider it? Oklahoma City needs to...

DHJ Quick Take: Mark Cuban Says Dirk Nowitzki Opposed Hiring Nico Harrison Mark Cuban says Dirk Nowitzki was skeptical of the decision to hire Nico Harrison, a reservation Cuban said he had not shared publicly before. Given how the Harrison era ended, Cuban credited Nowitzki for the early read. What...

DHJ Quick Take: Mark Cuban Says He Urged Masai Ujiri to Keep Michael Finley Mark Cuban says he personally recommended that new team president Masai Ujiri retain Michael Finley, calling him the Dallas Mavericks' connection to its past. What did Cuban recommend to Ujiri? He told Ujiri to keep Michael...

DHJ Quick Take: Micah Nori Says He Hasn't Heard From the Mavericks in Their Coaching Search Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, one of the most sought-after candidates on the market, said he has had no contact with the Dallas Mavericks about their head coaching opening, calling the search still very...

DHJ Quick Take: Three Trade Targets the Dallas Mavericks Could Pursue With the No. 9 Pick After landing the ninth pick instead of a second straight lottery jump, the Dallas Mavericks may be better off flipping the selection for a veteran to pair with Cooper Flagg. Why might the Mavericks...

DHJ Quick Take: The Case for Labaron Philon as the Dallas Mavericks' Hidden Gem at No. 9 Labaron Philon is mocked behind several guards in a deep 2026 class, but his production and well-rounded skill set make him a strong fit for the Dallas Mavericks at the ninth pick. Why...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Eye a Luguentz Dort Trade With the Thunder With Cooper Flagg on his rookie deal, the Dallas Mavericks have the cap flexibility to pursue Oklahoma City defender Luguentz Dort, with Klay Thompson as the logical salary match. What's the idea? Dallas could send Klay Thompson and...