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DHJ Quick Take Mark Cuban’s Seller’s Remorse: Mark Cuban regrets selling the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson and Patrick Dumont. The Disastrous Luka Dončić Trade: Former GM Nico Harrison traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis without consulting Cuban; the move backfired significantly as Davis played...

DHJ Quick Take Shorthanded Rotation: The Dallas Mavericks will be without six players against the Minnesota Timberwolves, including late scratches P.J. Washington and Naji Marshall (illness), plus Marvin Bagley III (shoulder). Gafford Returns: In a vital boost to the frontcourt, Daniel Gafford has been cleared to play after a two-game...

DHJ Quick Take Edwards Is Back: Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards, averaging 29.5 points per game, is expected to play Monday night after missing six straight games with right knee inflammation, per Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch. Dallas Gets Thinner: The Dallas Mavericks will be without P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall,...

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 Caitlin Clark's Praise: During a guest appearance on the NBA on NBC panel, the Indiana Fever star spoke at length about her admiration for Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić’s game. The Shared Connection: Both athletes are represented by Excel Sports Management, specifically by agent Jeff Schwartz. Jokić...

DHJ Quick Take Brotherhood First: Despite being the frontrunners for Rookie of the Year (ROTY), Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel do not discuss the award race, focusing instead on supporting each other’s transition to the NBA. Portland Statement: Flagg dominated the first half against the Trail Blazers, scoring 20 of...

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 Framework: The Brooklyn Nets would acquire Zion Williamson, while the New Orleans Pelicans would receive Michael Porter Jr., Ben Saraf and a 2027 first-round pick. The Motivation for Brooklyn: After an All-Star caliber season from Porter Jr., the Nets would leverage his peaked trade value to...

DHJ Quick Take Rotation Crisis: Naji Marshall has been downgraded from probable to questionable due to illness, joining P.J. Washington and Khris Middleton in a mounting health crisis affecting the Dallas Mavericks' wing depth. Defensive Identity: Marshall is coming off a 19-point, 5-steal performance in Portland; his potential absence strips...