Dallas Mavericks

DHJ Quick Take Reinforcements Arrive: Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson, and Naji Marshall have all been cleared for Friday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic, providing a massive lift to a shorthanded rotation. The Gafford Relief: Despite a frightening exit in Milwaukee with a shoulder stinger, Gafford avoided the injury report entirely,...

DHJ Quick Take Gafford Avoids Injury Report: In a major boost for the frontcourt, Daniel Gafford is not expected to be listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Orlando, despite a scary exit in Milwaukee with a shoulder stinger. Marshall Returns, Washington Sidelined: Defensive standout Naji Marshall (15.5...

DHJ Quick Take The Trade Package: The Mavericks would send P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford to the Knicks for Karl-Anthony Towns. Knicks' Motivation: For New York, the move would break up their current core to gain depth and future assets. Mavericks' New Big 3: The deal creates a...

DHJ Quick Take The Reality of 19: In a candid April 1 appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Cooper Flagg pulled back the curtain on the isolation of being the NBA’s youngest player, trading the Duke dorms for a quiet life of "chilling by myself" in Dallas. Adulting in the...

DHJ Quick Take Trial by Fire: In a candid April 1 appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Cooper Flagg admitted he didn't expect to be the Dallas Mavericks' primary engine so soon, citing the team's relentless injury luck as the catalyst. Historic Playmaking: Despite being "thrown into the fire," Flagg...

DHJ Quick Take Mental Toll: Appearing on the Pat McAfee Show, Cooper Flagg admitted the transition from winning at Duke to a 24-52 season with the Dallas Mavericks has been "mentally taxing." Historic Pace: Despite the team’s struggles, Flagg is averaging 20.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, joining LeBron...

DHJ Quick Take Elite Wish List: Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont is reportedly "aiming high" for the team’s next front office leader, targeting Sam Presti (Thunder), Brad Stevens (Celtics), Tim Connelly (Timberwolves) and Koby Altman (Cavaliers). Potential Mutual Interest: While these targets are currently leading elite franchises, NBA insider Chris Haynes...

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...

DHJ Quick Take Injury Fallout: Already missing seven rotation players, the Dallas Mavericks lost Daniel Gafford to a right shoulder stinger in the second quarter, leaving them without a traditional center for the remainder of a 123-99 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Rookie Resilience: Cooper Flagg bounced back from a...

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...