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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: Sergio De Larrea Signs Rookie Contract, Confirms Immediate Mavericks Arrival Sergio De Larrea signed his rookie contract with the Dallas Mavericks on July 3, ending speculation that the Spanish guard would remain overseas for another season. Why does this matter? It confirms De Larrea will be part...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Mavericks Make LeBron James' Free Agency Board on Business Appeal Alone Rich Paul included the Mavericks among 10 teams LeBron James is considering in free agency, but the pitch for Dallas skipped the roster in favor of Masai Ujiri and the city's business ties. That leaves...

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 Acquire Santi Aldama From Grizzlies Dallas adds a versatile 7-foot wing on a team-friendly contract, sending a young guard and draft compensation to Memphis as the Grizzlies trim their roster and retool around Cameron Boozer. What does Dallas get? A 25-year-old, 7-foot wing who can play...

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: 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: Mike Schmitz Says Morez Johnson Jr. Brings the Toughness Dallas Wanted Mavericks GM Mike Schmitz said the No. 9 selection of Morez Johnson Jr. fit the toughness and competitiveness the front office prioritized. He called Johnson a high-upside modern defender and rejected the idea of a low...

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...