NBA

DHJ Quick Take: Should the Mavericks Trade for Joel Embiid? With Masai Ujiri running basketball operations and Dallas short on draft capital, a buy-low swing at an injury-prone Joel Embiid is the kind of unconventional move that could fast-track a contender around Cooper Flagg. Why are the Mavericks linked to...

DHJ Quick Take: Kyrie Irving's Global Tour Keeps Him in Motion Through ACL Rehab Kyrie Irving and ANTA are running a seven-city world tour from June through October, with ANTA's chief creative officer extending a brand relationship built around Asia. The trip pairs retail activations and product drops with grassroots...

DHJ Quick Take: Wizards Eye Retaining Young and Davis Young’s Projected Return: Despite declining his player option for next season to enter free agency, Trae Young is widely expected to sign a new multi-year contract to remain with the Washington Wizards. Davis Expresses Commitment: Anthony Davis has informed management of...

DHJ Quick Take: Dončić Demands Elite Center in LA Targeting an Elite Big Man: Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić has informed team management that he wants an "A-list" center added to the roster, prompting front-office due diligence on restricted free agents like Jalen Duren and Walker Kessler. Dominant Debut...

DHJ Quick Take: Should the Mavericks Trade the No. 9 Pick for Trey Murphy III? With the New Orleans Pelicans now willing to field offers on Trey Murphy III, the Dallas Mavericks could turn the No. 9 pick and future first-rounders into an elite shooting wing to pair with Cooper...

DHJ Quick Take: Three Contracts Dallas Could Absorb for Picks The Dallas Mavericks have the cap flexibility and the need for draft capital to take on an overpriced contract this offseason. Jakob Poeltl, Patrick Williams, and De'Aaron Fox each fit the profile. Why are the Mavericks a fit to absorb...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks' Guard Options at No. 9 The Dallas Mavericks hold the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and need a young guard to develop alongside Cooper Flagg. Brayden Burries, Kingston Flemings, and Mikel Brown Jr. each offer a different profile at that spot. Why does...

DHJ Quick Take: Young Opting Out to Hit Free Agency Declining the Option: Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his $48.9 million player option for the 2026–27 season, choosing to enter unrestricted free agency this offseason. Brief, Injury-Plagued Stint: Acquired from the Atlanta Hawks in January, Young appeared...

DHJ Quick Take: Ballmer Resists Trading Leonard Firm Stance on Kawhi: Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is maintaining a resolute stance against trading star forward Kawhi Leonard, firmly pushing back against rival interest to keep the future Hall of Famer in Los Angeles. Warriors Rebuffed: The Golden State Warriors...

DHJ Quick Take: Jama Mahlalela Positioned as a Mavericks Candidate With Deep Masai Ujiri Ties Toronto Raptors assistant Jama Mahlalela has surfaced as a candidate in the Dallas Mavericks head coaching search, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. He has close ties to Mavs president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri. Who...