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DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Erupts for 27 in Summer League Debut Morez Johnson Jr. scored a game-high 27 points against former Michigan teammate Yaxel Lendeborg, but the Dallas Mavericks fell 101-90 to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday in their 2026 NBA Summer League opener. What happened? Dallas...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Open Summer League Under Dusty May And A New Front Office The Dallas Mavericks open Summer League play Thursday against the Golden State Warriors, the first extended look at Dusty May's program and a rookie class built around Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio De Larrea and Tobi...

DHJ Quick Take: Dusty May Compares Kyrie Irving Workout to Watching Picasso Paint Dusty May said a Thursday morning Kyrie Irving workout in Las Vegas left him comparing the session to watching Picasso paint, adding fresh praise for the veteran guard that echoes recent comments from Masai Ujiri and Mike...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Announce JPMorgan Chase Jersey Patch Partnership The Dallas Mavericks explained the thinking behind their new JPMorgan Chase jersey patch deal Wednesday, with CEO Rick Welts revealing the team never shopped the partnership around. Why did the Mavericks choose Chase over other bidders? Welts said the team...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Set Summer League Roster For Las Vegas Debut Dallas opens Summer League play Thursday against the Golden State Warriors, mixing first-round rookies with returning players and two-way hopefuls. The roster is anchored by 2026 draft picks Morez Johnson Jr. and Sergio De Larrea. Who headlines the...

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 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: Tarik Biberović Expected To Join Mavericks After Fenerbahçe Buyout Dallas Hoops Journal has learned Tarik Biberović is expected to leave Fenerbahçe and join the Mavericks once his buyout is finalized, ending an eight-season run in Turkey. Under NBA rules, Dallas can only cover $900,000 of the $2M...

DHJ Quick Take: Phil Handy Remains on Dalals Mavericks' Coaching Staff Phil Handy remains with the Dallas Mavericks as new head coach Dusty May fills out his coaching staff, Dallas Hoops Journal has learned. What's the headline news? Phil Handy will remain with Dallas as a player development coach under...

DHJ Quick Take: LeBron James Free Agency Down to Six Real Contenders LeBron James won't return to the Los Angeles Lakers, and 6 teams believe they have a real shot to sign him for the 2026-27 season. Who's chasing him? The Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat,...