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The Minnesota Timberwolves made a blockbuster trade this offseason, acquiring LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets. Charlotte traded Ball and Josh Green to Minnesota for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three future first-round pick swaps and three future second-round picks. The Timberwolves were aggressive in trade talks this...

DHJ Quick Take: Khris Middleton Linked to Heat, but Not an Early Free Agency Target Khris Middleton, who finished last season with the Mavericks, has drawn free agency interest from the Heat because of his ties to Giannis Antetokounmpo, though Miami did not target him early in the process. Why...

DHJ Quick Take: Tim Hardaway Jr. on Miami Heat's Free Agency Radar Tim Hardaway Jr. is among the free agents the Miami Heat are monitoring as the market opens Tuesday, per Dallas Hoops Journal sourcing. The veteran shooter fits Miami's stated need for perimeter scoring around a Giannis Antetokounmpo-led core....

DHJ Quick Take: Chicago Bulls a Team to Watch for Norman Powell Dallas Hoops Journal is told the Chicago Bulls are a team to watch for Norman Powell if he leaves the Miami Heat, while the Heat could shed salary to stay competitive in re-signing him. Why are the Bulls...

DHJ Quick Take: Heat Acquire Giannis in Blockbuster Trade The Blockbuster Core: The Milwaukee Bucks have traded superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and big man Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat in a massive, franchise-altering blockbuster deal. Milwaukee's Immense Return Package: In exchange, the Bucks receive a substantial haul of young talent...

DHJ Quick Take: Bucks Closing in on Blockbuster Giannis Trade Imminent Draft Deadline: The Milwaukee Bucks are widely expected to trade superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to either the Boston Celtics or Miami Heat before the 2026 NBA Draft gets underway. Boston's Star-Studded Offer: The Celtics are offering a massive headliner, centering...

DHJ Quick Take: Celtics Eye Trey Murphy III if They Miss on Giannis Antetokounmpo Boston is among the teams interested in Pelicans wing Trey Murphy III as a fallback if it can't land Giannis Antetokounmpo, per The Athletic. What's the plan? If a Giannis deal falls through, the Celtics could...

DHJ Quick Take: Jeff Weltman Calls Magic's Giannis Antetokounmpo Talk a Compliment Orlando's president declined to address Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation directly, citing tampering rules, but said the attention reflects the talent on the Magic's roster. What did Weltman say? He won't discuss another team's player, but he takes the dark-horse...

DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Keep Pushing for Giannis A New Blockbuster Attempt: The Minnesota Timberwolves have re-engaged the Milwaukee Bucks in trade discussions regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo, driven by a desire to pair the superstar forward with franchise cornerstone Anthony Edwards. Steep Asking Price: While Minnesota remains highly interested, a deal...

DHJ Quick Take: Bucks and Tyler Herro Share Interest, but a Reset Could Move Him There's mutual interest between Milwaukee and Tyler Herro, yet a post-Giannis Antetokounmpo reset could still send the guard to Detroit or elsewhere for future assets. Why would Milwaukee keep him? Herro is the centerpiece of...