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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks' Aldama Trade Balloons Into Six-Team Blockbuster The Dallas Mavericks officially finalized a six-team trade Wednesday, adding Marcus Sasser to the previously reported Santi Aldama and Tarik Biberović deal and sending Khris Middleton to Washington in a sign-and-trade. What's the news? The Mavericks confirmed a six-team trade...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Emerge as Marcus Sasser Trade Suitor Marc Stein reports Dallas has become a leading suitor to trade for Detroit guard Marcus Sasser as free agency opens. Who do the Mavericks want? Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser, a 25-year-old career 38.6% 3-point shooter on an expiring deal....

The Washington Wizards are not interested in trading Anthony Davis, according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN. Davis, acquired by the Wizards from the Dallas Mavericks at the 2026 trade deadline in February, didn't play for Washington this past season because of ligament damage in his left hand. The future...

DHJ Quick Take: Warriors Believed to Prefer LeBron James Without Anthony Davis There is a belief among league sources that the Golden State Warriors would prefer to land LeBron James in free agency without Anthony Davis, with skepticism that they largely view a Davis trade as a means to add...

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: Young Commits to Massive Wizards Extension Mega-Deal Agreed: All-Star guard Trae Young intends to sign a lucrative four-year, $212 million contract extension to remain a long-term cornerstone for the Washington Wizards. Injury-Shortened Debut: The commitment locks Young down despite a highly limited initial stint with Washington, where...

DHJ Quick Take: Darryn Peterson Met With Utah Jazz Before 2026 NBA Draft Darryn Peterson met with the Utah Jazz front office ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft without holding an on-court workout, positioning the Jazz at No. 2 as his next likely landing spot. The development comes as the...

DHJ Quick Take: Wizards' Michael Winger Offers Optimism on Anthony Davis Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger indicated Anthony Davis wants to be part of what Washington is building, easing speculation about his future. What did Winger say? He called his talks with Davis productive and said the big man wants...

DHJ Quick Take: Wizards Plan To Draft AJ Dybantsa At No. 1 The Washington Wizards currently plan to take BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 overall pick, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal, with the franchise set on the wing as the 2026 NBA Draft nears June 23. Who's...