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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Show Interest in Nuggets Forward Cameron Johnson The Dallas Mavericks are among the teams that have checked in on Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson, according to The Athletic, as Denver weighs salary-shedding moves this offseason. Who else is interested in Cameron Johnson? The Miami Heat are...

The Dallas Mavericks have discussed a trade for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, according to The Athletic, a deal that would reunite the two-time NBA Finals MVP with Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri. The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Christian Clark and Dan Woike reported that Dallas built its...

DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Sets the Tone at His Mavericks Introduction Morez Johnson Jr. met with reporters Thursday at the American Airlines Center, two days after the Dallas Mavericks made him the ninth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The rookie forward leaned on the toughness and motor...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Leave Sergio De Larrea's NBA Timeline Open Mike Schmitz said the Mavericks have not decided when draft-and-stash guard Sergio De Larrea will join the roster, keeping both a 2026-27 arrival and a longer overseas stay in play. Who is Sergio De Larrea? A 6-foot-6 combo guard...

DHJ Quick Take: Masai Ujiri Details the Case for Dusty May Masai Ujiri broke down the Dusty May hire before the NBA Draft, emphasizing communication, player development, and the coach’s capacity to adapt to the NBA. What set May apart? Ujiri pointed to clear communication, accountability, and a relentless approach...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Hiring Dusty May as Head Coach The Dallas Mavericks are hiring Michigan’s Dusty May as head coach, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal, pairing the reigning national champion with Cooper Flagg one day before the 2026 NBA Draft. Who is the Mavericks’ new head coach? Dusty May,...

DHJ Quick Take: John Poulakidas Praises Mavericks' New Front Office at Mavs Academy Hoop Camp John Poulakidas made an appearance at Friday's Mavs Academy Hoop Camp and offered his first impressions of the Dallas Mavericks' new leadership group under Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz. What did John Poulakidas do at...

DHJ Quick Take: The Guard Run Could Thin Out Before Dallas Picks The Stein Line projects several of the draft's top guards going inside the top seven, leaving the Dallas Mavericks with a narrower pool at No. 9. Who goes early? Wagler and Brown are projected at Nos. 5 and...

DHJ Quick Take: Should the Mavericks Trade for Joel Embiid? With Masai Ujiri running basketball operations and Dallas short on draft capital, a buy-low swing at an injury-prone Joel Embiid is the kind of unconventional move that could fast-track a contender around Cooper Flagg. Why are the Mavericks linked to...

DHJ Quick Take: Jama Mahlalela Positioned as a Mavericks Candidate With Deep Masai Ujiri Ties Toronto Raptors assistant Jama Mahlalela has surfaced as a candidate in the Dallas Mavericks head coaching search, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. He has close ties to Mavs president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri. Who...