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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Hold the No. 9 Pick and a Trade-Down Card in the 2026 Draft The Dallas Mavericks landed the ninth pick in a top-heavy 2026 NBA draft, and a swap with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 12th and 17th picks could turn one selection into two...

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 Playoff Path: If the Lakers eliminate the Rockets in the first round, they are scheduled to face the Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals. Dončić’s Injury Status: Luka Dončić is sidelined with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain suffered on April 2 against the Thunder; while he...

The NBA calendar always builds toward April, and this year carries a different kind of tension. With the Play-In Tournament complete and the first round now a few days in, familiar contenders remain in the mix, yet the balance of power is clearly shifting in real time. Rising stars are...

DHJ Quick Take: The End of the RSN Era The Blueprint for Survival: While 13 NBA teams scramble to find a broadcast home for next season, the Dallas Mavericks have already provided the definitive roadmap for navigating a post-RSN landscape. Prioritizing Reach Over Rights Fees: By shifting from FanDuel Sports...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was everything the Dallas Mavericks had no answer for on Sunday night. The reigning NBA MVP scored 30 points, grabbed four steals, and dished five assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder handed the Mavericks a 100-87 defeat at American Airlines Center. The loss dropped Dallas to 21-39 on...

Khris Middleton will remain a member of the Dallas Mavericks for at least the remainder of the season. The veteran forward did not seek a buyout before the NBA's Sunday midnight deadline, keeping him in Dallas for the remainder of the season and off the free agent market that would...

AJ Johnson spent Saturday night in Frisco putting up numbers that turned heads. By Sunday morning, his head coach had taken notice. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd spoke glowingly about Johnson's 27-point performance with the Texas Legends ahead of Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and confirmed the...

The Dallas Mavericks will be without Naji Marshall and P.J. Washington when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night at American Airlines Center, with both players ruled out ahead of the 7 p.m. tip. The two are among eight Mavericks unavailable for Sunday's game, leaving Dallas with one...

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night at American Airlines Center, carrying one of the most depleted rosters they've had all season with nine players either ruled out, doubtful, or limited heading into the 7 p.m. tip. Dallas enters the game at 21-38. The Mavericks...