Dallas Mavericks

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...

DHJ Quick Take Another Blow: Daniel Gafford has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee with a right shoulder stinger, a massive loss for a roster already missing seven rotation players. Familiar Issue: The injury is to the same shoulder that sidelined the big man for...

DHJ Quick Take The Physical Education: Minnesota brought a playoff-caliber defensive blueprint to Dallas, using extreme physicality to hold Cooper Flagg to a tough 5-of-19 shooting night in the 124-94 loss. Teammate Support: Brandon Williams notched seven assists and even passed up an open layup to lob an alley-oop to...

DHJ Quick Take Thompson Ruled Out: Klay Thompson has been officially ruled out for Tuesday’s road game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to rest, an upgrade from his earlier doubtful designation. Seven Players Out: Dallas will be without seven rotation players in Milwaukee, marking their most depleted roster of the...

DHJ Quick Take Attrition At Fiserv: The Dallas Mavericks enter Milwaukee severely shorthanded, missing seven key rotation players after Klay Thompson (rest) joined P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall, and Marvin Bagley III on a bloated injury report. Gafford’s Milestone: Amid the team’s struggles, Daniel Gafford reached 4,000 career points during a...

DHJ Quick Take The Proposal: Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley suggests a blockbuster deal sending Kyrie Irving from the Dallas Mavericks to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Package: In exchange for Irving, the Mavericks would receive Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis, Ryan Rollins and the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft....

DHJ Quick Take Stark Contrast: After emphasizing physicality and pace as the keys to victory, the Dallas Mavericks were outmatched by a Minnesota Timberwolves squad that dictated the terms of the game from the opening tip. Edwards Returns: Anthony Edwards looked sharp in his first action since returning from a...

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...