NBA

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Hold the No. 9 Pick and a Trade-Down Card in the 2026 Draft The Dallas Mavericks landed the ninth pick in a top-heavy 2026 NBA draft, and a swap with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 12th and 17th picks could turn one selection into two...

DHJ Quick Take: Kawhi Leonard Trade Packages Golden State Framework: In a proposed swap with the Warriors, the Clippers would acquire Jimmy Butler, the No. 11 overall pick and a 2031 first-round pick swap in exchange for Kawhi Leonard. Miami Framework: A multi-player deal with the Heat would send Leonard...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Mavericks Enter Option Agreements for Former Valley View Mall Site The Dallas Mavericks have entered option agreements for approximately 104 acres at the former Valley View Mall site, identifying Far North Dallas as their preferred home for a new arena and entertainment district. What did the...

DHJ Quick Take: Cavs Resist Mobley-Giannis Swap Internal Opposition: Multiple members of the Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly "vehemently against" the idea of trading rising big man Evan Mobley in any potential deal for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo Availability: The Bucks and Antetokounmpo are widely expected to part ways...

DHJ Quick Take: Four-Team Jaylen Brown Trade Proposal Star to Houston: A complex four-team trade proposal by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report lands Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown and guard Marcus Sasser with the Houston Rockets. Boston's Return Package: In exchange for the 2024 Finals MVP, the Celtics would absorb...

DHJ Quick Take: Cavaliers Core Continuity Retaining the Core: The Cleveland Cavaliers fully expect to bring back their standout core of Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Contract Certainty: While Mobley, Allen and Mitchell are already under contract for next season, the franchise has the opportunity to...

DHJ Quick Take: Mike Schmitz Says Mavericks Are Hunting a 'Difference Maker' With No. 9 Pick Core Piece Search: General manager Mike Schmitz said the Mavericks are approaching the No. 9 pick as an opportunity to add a "difference maker" and a long-term core piece for the franchise. Looking Outside...

DHJ Quick Take: Kyrie Irving Says He's Nearing Full Strength as Mavericks Back His Return Encouraging Recovery Update: Speaking on a Twitch stream, Kyrie Irving said he is nearing full strength from his torn left ACL and is close to being "over at 100%" healthy, now more than 14 months...

DHJ Quick Take: Mike Schmitz Says Mavericks Coaching Search Will Stick to Process With No Timeline Set No Timeline, Process First: General manager Mike Schmitz said the Mavericks have no exact timeline for their head coaching hire and are focused on identifying the right traits and making the best long-term...

DHJ Quick Take: Mike Schmitz Says Kyrie Irving 'Completely Locked In' as Mavericks Eye ACL Return, Cooper Flagg Fit Everything Humanly Possible: General manager Mike Schmitz said Kyrie Irving has been a near-constant presence at the Mavericks' practice facility this offseason and is doing "everything humanly possible" to return at...