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DHJ Quick Take: Wings Bring ‘Hottest Team in the League’ Energy Home to Face Sky The Dallas Wings return to American Airlines Center riding a four-game winning streak and a perfect road trip, looking to carry their record-setting Montreal momentum into a third meeting with the Chicago Sky. Why does...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Name Chase New Jersey Patch Partner The Dallas Mavericks and JPMorganChase announced a multi-year partnership Wednesday naming Chase the franchise's official Jersey Patch and Banking Partner, filling the sponsorship opening left by Chime's exit last month. What's the deal? Chase becomes the Mavericks' official Jersey Patch...

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: Dallas Wings Trend Toward American Airlines Center for 2027 The Dallas Wings are in advanced negotiations to play their entire 2027 home schedule at American Airlines Center while their permanent move to a renovated Dallas Memorial Auditorium slips to 2028. CEO Greg Bibb says the franchise remains...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Mavericks Enter Option Agreements for Former Valley View Mall Site The Dallas Mavericks have entered option agreements for approximately 104 acres at the former Valley View Mall site, identifying Far North Dallas as their preferred home for a new arena and entertainment district. What did the...

DHJ Quick Take: Front-Office Friction and Roster Upheaval End the Jason Kidd Era The Culmination of Front-Office Fractures: The mutual parting of ways between the Mavericks and head coach Jason Kidd caps a chaotic 15-month stretch of organizational upheaval, triggered by the February 2025 Luka Dončić blockbuster trade and compounded...

DHJ Quick Take: A Possible New Era at American Airlines Center Elevating the Platform: Transitioning to a 20,000-seat arena full-time is the ultimate vote of confidence in the Wings' brand. After proving the market's hunger with a record-breaking 20,409 fans in 2025, the move to AAC ensures that no Dallas...

DHJ Quick Take: Cooper Flagg Talks Rookie of the Year Honor The Validation of Work: During his press conference at American Airlines Center, Cooper Flagg emphasized that the Rookie of the Year trophy is a reflection of a lifelong commitment. By acknowledging the "hours put in" before his NBA career began, Flagg positioned himself...

DHJ Quick Take: The Dallas Double The Challenge: Shortly after the NBA announcement, Paige Bueckers—the reigning 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year—sent a Gatorade voice message to Cooper Flagg. Highlighting their status as the city's newest cornerstones, she challenged the Mavericks star: "Let's see who gets that ring for Dallas...

DHJ Quick Take: Cooper Flagg Wins Rookie of the Year Elite Company: Cooper Flagg is the first rookie since Michael Jordan (1984-85) to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, and steals. Averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, he joins a list of just four players in NBA...