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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Officially Sign Tarik Biberović The Dallas Mavericks have completed the signing of forward Tarik Biberović, adding a proven European sharpshooter to a roster that finished among the league's worst from three-point range a season ago. What are the contract details? Dallas officially signed Biberović on Friday...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks' Aldama Trade Balloons Into Six-Team Blockbuster The Dallas Mavericks officially finalized a six-team trade Wednesday, adding Marcus Sasser to the previously reported Santi Aldama and Tarik Biberović deal and sending Khris Middleton to Washington in a sign-and-trade. What's the news? The Mavericks confirmed a six-team trade...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Acquire Santi Aldama From Grizzlies Dallas adds a versatile 7-foot wing on a team-friendly contract, sending a young guard and draft compensation to Memphis as the Grizzlies trim their roster and retool around Cameron Boozer. What does Dallas get? A 25-year-old, 7-foot wing who can play...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Emerge as Marcus Sasser Trade Suitor Marc Stein reports Dallas has become a leading suitor to trade for Detroit guard Marcus Sasser as free agency opens. Who do the Mavericks want? Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser, a 25-year-old career 38.6% 3-point shooter on an expiring deal....

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks' Williams, Bagley Draw Free Agency Interest Brandon Williams and Marvin Bagley III have both attracted interest from rival teams as NBA free agency opens, and Dallas has reason to keep each in the fold. Who's drawing interest? Unrestricted free agents Brandon Williams and Marvin Bagley III,...

DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Sets the Tone at His Mavericks Introduction Morez Johnson Jr. met with reporters Thursday at the American Airlines Center, two days after the Dallas Mavericks made him the ninth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The rookie forward leaned on the toughness and motor...

DHJ Quick Take: A Rivalry for the Next Decade Wemby’s Award Eligibility: Victor Wembanyama didn't just win the game; he secured his postseason future. By logging 26 minutes and scoring 40 points, he reached the 65-game minimum required for NBA awards. Leading the league with 197 blocks, he remains the...

DHJ Quick Take Thompson Ruled Out: Klay Thompson has been officially ruled out for Tuesday’s road game against the Milwaukee Bucks due to rest, an upgrade from his earlier doubtful designation. Seven Players Out: Dallas will be without seven rotation players in Milwaukee, marking their most depleted roster of the...

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...