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The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Morant will make $42.1 million next season and $44 million in the 2027-28 season, the last year of his contract. In 20 games for Memphis this past season, Morant averaged 19.5 points and 8.1 assists per...

DHJ Quick Take: Dusty May Introduced as Mavericks Head Coach Dusty May took the podium in Dallas a week after leaving Michigan, framing a roster built around Cooper Flagg and a reunion with Morez Johnson Jr. What did Dusty May say about Cooper Flagg? He kept the 19-year-old’s role open,...

The Toronto Raptors are trying to trade for Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Toronto acquired Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs in the summer of 2018 and Leonard guided the franchise to the 2019 championship against the Golden State Warriors. In the summer...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Picking Up Ryan Nembhard's 2026-27 Option Dallas is exercising its team option on guard Ryan Nembhard, keeping the undrafted rookie who led all NBA first-year players in assists per game ahead of the free-agency window. What did the Mavericks decide on Ryan Nembhard? Dallas is picking...

The Golden State Warriors are trying to trade for Washington Wizards big man Anthony Davis and sign LeBron James, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. James is an unrestricted free agent. He's been with the Los Angeles Lakers since the 2018-19 season. Davis and James led the Lakers to the...

The Portland Trail Blazers are actively pursuing a trade for Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Portland could also pursue Anthony Davis if the big man and the Washington Wizards don't agree to an extension. Brown will make $57.1 million...

DHJ Quick Take: Grizzlies Aggressively Shopping Ja Morant with No Takers High Motivation, Zero Market: The Memphis Grizzlies are "highly motivated" to part ways with star guard Ja Morant this summer, but the front office is struggling immensely to find a team willing to take him on. Massive Salary with...

DHJ Quick Take: Pistons and Celtics Exploring Brown-for-Duren Sign-and-Trade A High-Stakes Roster Swap: The Detroit Pistons are actively weighing a sign-and-trade package centered on restricted free agent big man Jalen Duren to acquire three-time All-Star Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics. Mutual Motivation to Deal: Duren is highly receptive to...

DHJ Quick Take: Lakers And LeBron Facing Offseason Radio Silence Communication Breakdown: The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James have had remarkably little communication so far this offseason, casting early uncertainty over their future together. Unprecedented Free Agency: At 41 years old, James is an unrestricted free agent, marking the...

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...