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DHJ Quick Take: Cooper Flagg Projected as Lock for 2028 Olympic Team NBC Sports' Kurt Helin projects Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg as a lock to make the 2028 U.S. Olympic men's basketball roster, pairing the reigning Rookie of the Year with five other established stars in his early roster forecast....

DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves ‘Ramping Up’ Pursuit of LeBron James Minnesota has reached out to LeBron James' camp with a pitch centered on joining Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert, according to The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski. What's the latest? The Timberwolves have contacted James' representatives about a...

DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Aggressively Pursuing LaMelo Ball Trade The Minnesota Timberwolves are aggressively pursuing a trade for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal, with the Toronto Raptors also among the confirmed suitors. Who are the Timberwolves targeting? Minnesota is pursuing LaMelo Ball to pair a...

DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Lean Toward Moving Julius Randle Over Rudy Gobert Minnesota is exploring a retool around Anthony Edwards, with Julius Randle viewed as more available than Rudy Gobert. Who's most likely to move? Randle, a three-time All-Star with nearly $70 million left over two seasons, is the consequential...

DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Surface as a Possible Ja Morant Suitor Minnesota was floated as a possible suitor for the very available Ja Morant, though the Timberwolves' first priority is re-signing Ayo Dosunmu. Who could pursue him? Minnesota has been floated as a possible suitor, joining Miami and Sacramento among...

DHJ Quick Take: Bucks Set a High Bar as Giannis Antetokounmpo Talks Heat Up Rival teams describe Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo asking price as unrealistic, with Miami out front as the draft nears. What's the holdup? Teams say the Bucks are asking for a return that would leave any buyer unable...

DHJ Quick Take: Edwards' Push for Irving Star Recruitment: Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is reportedly pushing for his organization to trade for Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving this summer to help elevate the team into a championship-caliber roster. Missing Piece: After reaching the Western Conference Finals twice in the...

DHJ Quick Take: The Prospect Blueprint The Statistical Mirror: By the numbers, Cooper Flagg’s rookie campaign is almost an identical twin to Victor Wembanyama’s in terms of scoring volume. Flagg finished 2026 averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, joining Luka Dončić and Michael Jordan as one of the...

DHJ Quick Take Stark Contrast: After emphasizing physicality and pace as the keys to victory, the Dallas Mavericks were outmatched by a Minnesota Timberwolves squad that dictated the terms of the game from the opening tip. Edwards Returns: Anthony Edwards looked sharp in his first action since returning from a...

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...