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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and Atlanta Hawks small forward Jalen Johnson have been named the Kia NBA Players of the Month for games played in March. Dončić averaged 37.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game in March. The Lakers went 14-2 with the superstar in the...

DHJ Quick Take Near-Deal at the Deadline: The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers were "reasonably close" to a blockbuster trade for Kawhi Leonard this past February, with many of the deal terms reportedly agreed upon. Clippers Recanted: Despite the advanced stage of negotiations, the Clippers ultimately decided to...

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 Trade Package: The Mavericks would send P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford to the Knicks for Karl-Anthony Towns. Knicks' Motivation: For New York, the move would break up their current core to gain depth and future assets. Mavericks' New Big 3: The deal creates a...

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 Elite Wish List: Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont is reportedly "aiming high" for the team’s next front office leader, targeting Sam Presti (Thunder), Brad Stevens (Celtics), Tim Connelly (Timberwolves) and Koby Altman (Cavaliers). Potential Mutual Interest: While these targets are currently leading elite franchises, NBA insider Chris Haynes...

DHJ Quick Take Trade Realism: Despite his desire to stay in New Orleans, Zion Williamson acknowledged that the NBA is a "business" and admitted he could realistically be traded this offseason or before next year's deadline. Health and Performance: Williamson has missed the playoffs every year since being drafted first...

DHJ Quick Take Luka Dončić Shatters Scoring Record: Dončić set a new Los Angeles Lakers franchise record for points in a single month by scoring 600 points in March, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s 2006 mark of 578. LeBron James Becomes the NBA’s Winningest Player: With the victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers,...