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DHJ Quick Take: Ballmer's Stance On Leonard Owner Resistance: Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is reportedly hesitant to trade Kawhi Leonard this offseason despite mounting pressure and widespread industry belief that the franchise needs a full rebuild. Insider Consensus vs. Fandom: NBA insiders widely believe the Clippers should move...

DHJ Quick Take: Antetokounmpo’s Preferred Destinations Target Teams: Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is interested in a trade to either the Miami Heat or the Boston Celtics as he looks to move on this offseason. Mutual Split Looming: Following a disappointing season where Milwaukee missed the playoffs for the first...

DHJ Quick Take: Why Brayden Burries Could Fit the Mavericks at No. 9 Arizona guard Brayden Burries doesn't match Masai Ujiri's usual preference for long, athletic defenders, but his shooting and point-of-attack defense could make him a strong complement to Cooper Flagg. What does Burries do well? He hit 39.1%...

DHJ Quick Take: Irving's Precarious Dallas Future Insiders Skeptical of Stay: NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report doesn't "necessarily believe" Kyrie Irving will remain with the Dallas Mavericks long-term as the franchise continues to pivot its roster direction. Trade Market Interest: Multiple NBA contenders are interested in trading for...

DHJ Quick Take: Pelicans' Pursuit Of Brown New Orleans Interest: The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly interested in executing a blockbuster trade for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown this offseason. Proposed Trade Blueprint: If New Orleans aggressively pursues the 2024 Finals MVP, the foundation of their trade offer is expected...

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: 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...