Portland Trail Blazers

DHJ Quick Take Wizards Land Youth: In exchange for the No. 1 overall pick, the Washington Wizards acquire Jalen Williams, Scoot Henderson, the No. 12 pick and multiple future draft selections. Thunder Get Top Pick: The Oklahoma City Thunder land the coveted No. 1 overall pick in the draft, along...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks’ Search for a Defensive Identity The Identity Pivot: Following the Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis eras, the organization's messaging is singular: defense. Pairing Cooper Flagg with a point-of-attack stopper would officially cement this new philosophy. The Holiday Factor: Even at 35, Jrue Holiday remains an elite...

DHJ Quick Take Top Priority Giannis: The Trail Blazers are expected to be a prime suitor for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is expected to be traded this offseason. Giannis and Damian Lillard were teammates in Milwaukee and have a close relationship. Anthony Davis as Plan B: If the...

DHJ Quick Take Lillard’s Potential Return: After missing the entire 2025–26 regular season recovering from a torn left Achilles, Damian Lillard has reportedly not been ruled out for a "surprise appearance" in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Pursuit of Giannis: The Portland Trail Blazers are preparing an offseason trade pitch for...

DHJ Quick Take Season-High Eruption: Marvin Bagley III finished with 26 points and nine rebounds on 11-of-14 shooting, including three made threes, in 27 minutes off the bench — the most efficient offensive performance by a Maverick this season. The Closer: With the score tied at 92 and just over...

DHJ Quick Take Historic Half: Cooper Flagg erupted for 20 points in the first 19 minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers—his 11th career 20-point half, which is more than the rest of this year's rookie class combined, per Elias Sports Bureau. Rhythm Restored: Flagg acknowledged the difficulty of rediscovering his...

DHJ Quick Take Guarding the Arc: After struggling against Golden State and Denver, the Dallas Mavericks held Portland to just 26.7% (8-of-30) from three, a "conscious effort" highlighted by coach Jason Kidd. Standout Activity: Naji Marshall led the defensive charge with a season-high five steals, while rookie Cooper Flagg added...

DHJ Quick Take Bench Spark: Marvin Bagley III delivered the most prolific scoring performance by a Dallas Mavericks reserve this season, erupting for a season-high 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting in Friday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Tactical Mismatch: By stretching the floor with three 3-pointers, Bagley successfully pulled...

DHJ Quick Take The Streak Ends: Marvin Bagley III scored a season-high 26 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 100-93 victory, snapping a five-game losing streak. Rookie Royalty: Cooper Flagg dropped 20 first-half points, marking his 11th career 20-point half—more than the rest of the 2026 NBA rookie...

DHJ Quick Take Flagg’s Fireworks: Cooper Flagg dominated the first half with 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting, helping the Dallas Mavericks build a 56-51 halftime lead. History for Klay: Klay Thompson hit his 174th three-pointer off the bench this season, surpassing Tim Hardaway Jr. for the most in a single...