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DHJ Quick Take: Phil Handy Remains on Dalals Mavericks' Coaching Staff Phil Handy remains with the Dallas Mavericks as new head coach Dusty May fills out his coaching staff, Dallas Hoops Journal has learned. What's the headline news? Phil Handy will remain with Dallas as a player development coach under...

DHJ Quick Take: 76ers Land Anfernee Simons on 2-Year Deal Philadelphia has agreed to a 2-year, $12.3 million contract with free agent guard Anfernee Simons, fending off five other suitors in the process. What's the deal? Simons agreed to a 2-year, $12.3 million contract with the 76ers. Who missed out?...

DHJ Quick Take: Robert Williams III Re-Signs With Trail Blazers Robert Williams III has agreed to a three-year, $44 million extension to stay in Portland through 2028-29, keeping one of the summer's top available centers off the open market. What did the Trail Blazers do? They locked up Robert Williams...

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...

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: Portland Eyes Jaylen Brown as Its Giannis Interest Fades Portland would have serious interest in Jaylen Brown if Boston makes him available, even as the Trail Blazers back off their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, complicated by his contract timeline. Who do the Blazers want? Jaylen Brown, an...

DHJ Quick Take: Micah Nori Stands Alone in Both Remaining NBA Coaching Searches Minnesota Timberwolves associate head coach Micah Nori is the only candidate still tied to both NBA head-coaching openings, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers remain the two franchises searching for a...

DHJ Quick Take: Chicago Bulls Hiring Tiago Splitter as Head Coach The Chicago Bulls are finalizing the hire of Tiago Splitter as head coach, bringing in the former Portland interim, who led the Trail Blazers to a surprise playoff berth. He succeeds Billy Donovan. Who is the Bulls' new head...

DHJ Quick Take: Micah Nori Says He Hasn't Heard From the Mavericks in Their Coaching Search Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, one of the most sought-after candidates on the market, said he has had no contact with the Dallas Mavericks about their head coaching opening, calling the search still very...

DHJ Quick Take: Jaylen Brown's Potential Market Widespread Trade Interest: The Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers are all reported to have legitimate trade interest in Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown this offseason. Contractual Status: The 2024 Finals MVP has three seasons and $183 million remaining on his...