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DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Mavericks Hire Masai Ujiri "I Hope to Bring Calm": Masai Ujiri’s arrival marks a definitive end to the chaotic post-Luka era. By emphasizing "calm" and "winning" in his Tuesday introduction, Ujiri signaled a move away from the high-volatility decision-making that has defined the front office since...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Mavericks Hire Masai Ujiri The Six-Month Search Ends: Masai Ujiri's hiring concludes a search that began in November 2025 following the dismissal of Nico Harrison. Ujiri's arrival brings immediate stability to a franchise that finished a disappointing 26-56 in the 2025-26 season. Cleaning the Slate: Ujiri...

DHJ Quick Take: The No. 1 Pick Presser The Basketball Focus: While the headline-grabbing question took a different turn, the substance of the presser answered roster logic. Curt Miller detailed an "eyes, ears, and numbers" evaluation that identified Azzi Fudd as the perfect fit for the Wings’ spacing needs, while...

DHJ Quick Take The "11th Hour" Defense: Jason Kidd broke his silence on the Luka Dončić trade, providing a rare, blunt defense of his role. He stated clearly, “I was informed at the 11th hour, and that’s the truth,” distancing himself from the decision-making process. Firing Back at Cuban: Following...

DHJ Quick Take Elite Target List: Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont is reportedly "aiming high" to find a successor for Nico Harrison, focusing on a "wish list" of premier NBA executives: Sam Presti (Thunder), Brad Stevens (Celtics), Tim Connelly (Timberwolves) and Koby Altman (Cavaliers). Search for Stability: Following the fallout from...

The Dallas Mavericks are nearing a decision on one of the most important hires in franchise history, and team leadership wants it done before late June. Mavericks CEO Rick Welts said Thursday at Mavs Ball that the organization hopes to have a permanent general manager in place ahead of the...

When Luka Dončić returned from a hamstring injury to play five minutes for Team World during the 2026 NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome, the appearance was brief. The comments he made afterward carried far greater impact. In an interview with SportKlub, Dončić was asked to compare his current situation...

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis is expected to return Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing the past month with a calf strain, and the 10-time All-Star will do so on a 24-to-27-minute restriction as he ramps back into game action. Davis has appeared in just five games...

Anthony Davis didn’t sugarcoat his reaction when asked about the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison. For Davis — who was recruited to Dallas in large part because of Harrison’s vision — the move came without warning. “It was surprising to all of us,” Davis said after...

Jason Kidd confirmed Wednesday that the Dallas Mavericks denied the New York Knicks’ offseason request to interview him for their head-coaching vacancy, but said he never entertained the idea of leaving the franchise he has long identified with. “I was never thinking about leaving Dallas,” Kidd said before the Mavericks...