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DHJ Quick Take: D’Angelo Russell Opts In With Washington as His Future Stays Unsettled D’Angelo Russell, the guard Dallas signed last offseason and then included in the Anthony Davis trade, has picked up his player option with Washington, guaranteeing his 2026-27 salary while leaving open the possibility of a trade...

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: Jalen Brunson's Finals Run Is a Painful Reminder for the Mavericks With Jalen Brunson leading the New York Knicks to the NBA Finals, Dallas is left reflecting on losing two All-NBA guards in Brunson and Luka Dončić for little return, and on the lesson of facing a...

DHJ Quick Take: Mark Cuban Says Dirk Nowitzki Opposed Hiring Nico Harrison Mark Cuban says Dirk Nowitzki was skeptical of the decision to hire Nico Harrison, a reservation Cuban said he had not shared publicly before. Given how the Harrison era ended, Cuban credited Nowitzki for the early read. What...

DHJ Quick Take: Front-Office Friction and Roster Upheaval End the Jason Kidd Era The Culmination of Front-Office Fractures: The mutual parting of ways between the Mavericks and head coach Jason Kidd caps a chaotic 15-month stretch of organizational upheaval, triggered by the February 2025 Luka Dončić blockbuster trade and compounded...

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: Dallas Mavericks Hire Masai Ujiri The Six-Month Search Ends: Masai Ujiri's hiring concludes a search that began in November 2025 following the dismissal of Nico Harrison. Ujiri's arrival brings immediate stability to a franchise that finished a disappointing 26-56 in the 2025-26 season. Cleaning the Slate: Ujiri...

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 Potential Offseason Trade: NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that Anthony Davis may be traded this offseason before even making his on-court debut for Washington, as the team weighs his future following his mid-season acquisition from Dallas. Worst Record in the NBA: The Wizards finished the 2025-26 season...