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DHJ Quick Take The Hall of Fame Verdict: Dirk Nowitzki believes the Rookie of the Year race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel is "neck and neck," suggesting the league consider a Co-Rookie of the Year award. Rare History: Flagg is on pace to join Michael Jordan (1984-85) as the...

DHJ Quick Take Reinforcements Arrive: Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson, and Naji Marshall have all been cleared for Friday’s matchup against the Orlando Magic, providing a massive lift to a shorthanded rotation. The Gafford Relief: Despite a frightening exit in Milwaukee with a shoulder stinger, Gafford avoided the injury report entirely,...

DHJ Quick Take Gafford Avoids Injury Report: In a major boost for the frontcourt, Daniel Gafford is not expected to be listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Orlando, despite a scary exit in Milwaukee with a shoulder stinger. Marshall Returns, Washington Sidelined: Defensive standout Naji Marshall (15.5...

DHJ Quick Take The Reality of 19: In a candid April 1 appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Cooper Flagg pulled back the curtain on the isolation of being the NBA’s youngest player, trading the Duke dorms for a quiet life of "chilling by myself" in Dallas. Adulting in the...

DHJ Quick Take Trial by Fire: In a candid April 1 appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Cooper Flagg admitted he didn't expect to be the Dallas Mavericks' primary engine so soon, citing the team's relentless injury luck as the catalyst. Historic Playmaking: Despite being "thrown into the fire," Flagg...

DHJ Quick Take Mental Toll: Appearing on the Pat McAfee Show, Cooper Flagg admitted the transition from winning at Duke to a 24-52 season with the Dallas Mavericks has been "mentally taxing." Historic Pace: Despite the team’s struggles, Flagg is averaging 20.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, joining LeBron...

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 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 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...