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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...

DHJ Quick Take Another Blow: Daniel Gafford has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee with a right shoulder stinger, a massive loss for a roster already missing seven rotation players. Familiar Issue: The injury is to the same shoulder that sidelined the big man for...

DHJ Quick Take The Physical Education: Minnesota brought a playoff-caliber defensive blueprint to Dallas, using extreme physicality to hold Cooper Flagg to a tough 5-of-19 shooting night in the 124-94 loss. Teammate Support: Brandon Williams notched seven assists and even passed up an open layup to lob an alley-oop to...

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...

DHJ Quick Take Attrition At Fiserv: The Dallas Mavericks enter Milwaukee severely shorthanded, missing seven key rotation players after Klay Thompson (rest) joined P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall, and Marvin Bagley III on a bloated injury report. Gafford’s Milestone: Amid the team’s struggles, Daniel Gafford reached 4,000 career points during a...

DHJ Quick Take The Proposal: Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley suggests a blockbuster deal sending Kyrie Irving from the Dallas Mavericks to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Package: In exchange for Irving, the Mavericks would receive Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis, Ryan Rollins and the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft....

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 Mark Cuban’s Seller’s Remorse: Mark Cuban regrets selling the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson and Patrick Dumont. The Disastrous Luka Dončić Trade: Former GM Nico Harrison traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis without consulting Cuban; the move backfired significantly as Davis played...

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...

DHJ Quick Take Edwards Is Back: Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards, averaging 29.5 points per game, is expected to play Monday night after missing six straight games with right knee inflammation, per Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch. Dallas Gets Thinner: The Dallas Mavericks will be without P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall,...