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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Match Knicks' Offer Sheet, Keep Moussa Cissé The Dallas Mavericks matched the Knicks' two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet on center Moussa Cissé Saturday night, keeping the restricted free agent in Dallas. What are the terms? $2,185,116 in 2026-27 (50% guaranteed, fully guaranteed Oct. 1) and $2,571,895...

DHJ Quick Take: Knicks Sign Moussa Cissé To Offer Sheet The New York Knicks signed Dallas Mavericks restricted free agent center Moussa Cissé to a two-year, minimum-salary offer sheet Saturday, putting Dallas on the clock to match. What are the terms? A two-year deal at the NBA minimum: 2026-27 is...

DHJ Quick Take: Marvin Bagley III Agrees to One-Year Deal With Denver Nuggets Bagley is heading to Denver on a one-year contract after a brief, productive run with the Mavericks. Dallas moved on with an eye toward its crowded frontcourt. Why is Bagley leaving Dallas? A crowded frontcourt, with Dereck...

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: Luka Dončić Tells the Lakers What He Needs This Offseason Dončić wants shooting and an athletic, shot-blocking center around him, echoing the formula that fueled his best years in Dallas. What did Dončić say? He told a Spanish outlet he needs shooters and a center who can...

DHJ Quick Take: Daniel Gafford Provides Update on Ankle Recovery Daniel Gafford said his recovery from the right ankle injury that limited him throughout the 2025-26 season is progressing well, and he is focused on a full clearance before returning to the court. How is Daniel Gafford progressing? He said...

DHJ Quick Take: ESPN Pitches Daniel Gafford Trade Involving Los Angeles Lakers The Roster Realignment: As the Mavericks lean heavily into a long-term development strategy anchored around 19-year-old cornerstone Cooper Flagg, moving productive veteran pieces for younger floor-mappers is becoming a clear priority. The Trade Architecture: A new proposal sends...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Mavericks Land No. 9 The Ninth Symphony: Landing at No. 9 is more than just a number for Dallas; it’s a full-circle moment for Rolando Blackman, who was the franchise's first No. 9 pick. In a draft described by Mike Schmitz as "very deep," this slot...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks’ Search for a Defensive Identity The Identity Pivot: Following the Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis eras, the organization's messaging is singular: defense. Pairing Cooper Flagg with a point-of-attack stopper would officially cement this new philosophy. The Holiday Factor: Even at 35, Jrue Holiday remains an elite...

DHJ Quick Take: The Dallas Mavericks' 2025-26 Season Ends The Playmaking Peak: Ryan Nembhard’s 23 assists didn't just break Jason Kidd’s rookie record—it nearly touched the overall franchise mark. On a night where Dallas dropped 149 points, Nembhard proved he is far more than a two-way developmental piece; he is...