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‘We Got Off To A Really Good Start’: Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings Never Trail In 89-76 Win Over Toronto Tempo
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers, Wings Never Trail in 89-76 Win Over Toronto Tempo Paige Bueckers scored 22 points and handed out 7 assists, and Jessica Shepard posted her 12th double-double of the season, as the Dallas Wings never trailed in an 89-76 win over the Toronto Tempo on Sunday. TORONTO — Paige Bueckers scored […]
Mavericks Preparing ‘Significant Offer’ To Bring Tarik Biberović To Dallas Next Season?
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Eye Significant Offer for Tarik Biberović Dallas acquired Santi Aldama and the draft rights to Tarik Biberović from Memphis on Wednesday, and reports indicate the Mavericks are reportedly preparing a significant offer to bring Biberović over from Fenerbahçe as soon as this fall. On Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks acquired Santi Aldama […]
Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd’s Return To Connecticut ‘Felt Like A Home Game’
DHJ Quick Take: Bueckers, Fudd’s Return to Connecticut ‘Felt Like a Home Game’ Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd returned to the state that made them UConn legends and got a reception that made a true road game feel like a home game as the Dallas Wings rallied past the Connecticut Sun, 86-83, on Thursday in […]
‘Never Shies Away’: Paige Bueckers’ Elite Closing Fuels Dallas Wings’ League-Leading Comebacks
DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd: Wings’ Comebacks Show ‘What We’re Capable Of’ The Dallas Wings are tied for the WNBA lead in wins after trailing by double digits this season, and their rally from 14 down to beat Connecticut on Thursday marked the second time they’ve overcome a fourth-quarter double-digit deficit, a feat only one […]
Li Yueru’s Two-Way Lift Delivers ‘Really Big’ In Dallas Wings’ Win Over Connecticut Sun
DHJ Quick Take: Li Yueru’s Two-Way Lift Delivers ‘a Really Big Shot’ vs. Sun Li Yueru delivered a corner 3-pointer and a defensive presence that shifted the matchup against Brittney Griner, helping the Dallas Wings rally past the Connecticut Sun, 86-83, on Thursday in Hartford. HARTFORD, Conn. — Li Yueru‘s fingerprints were all over Dallas’ […]
‘I Felt Like Myself’: Alanna Smith’s Return Boosts Dallas Wings In Win Over Connecticut Sun
DHJ Quick Take: ‘I Felt Like Myself’: Alanna Smith’s Return Boosts Wings in Win Over the Sun Alanna Smith returned from a minutes restriction to score 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting, giving the Dallas Wings a lift in an 86-83 comeback win over the Connecticut Sun on Thursday in Hartford. HARTFORD, Conn. — Alanna Smith […]
LeBron James Has Been Contacted By Countless Players On The Teams Interested In Signing Him
LeBron James‘ agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, told ESPN that James has been contacted by countless players on the teams interested in signing him. James has been linked to the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics and San Antonio […]
Rich Paul: LeBron James’ Decision Isn’t Coming ‘Anytime Soon’
DHJ Quick Take: Rich Paul Tells Forbes LeBron James’ Decision Isn’t Coming ‘Anytime Soon’ Rich Paul told Forbes a LeBron James free-agency decision isn’t imminent, and his own 10-team whiteboard has Cleveland and Philadelphia leading, while Dallas’ pitch leans entirely on business ties. LeBron James is not deciding anytime soon, and when he does, agent […]
Morez Johnson Jr. Gives Back At Mavs Academy Camps, Counts Down To Debut
DHJ Quick Take: Morez Johnson Jr. Reflects On Mavs Academy Camps, Excitement For Rookie Season Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. visited three Mavs Academy Hoop Camps across the Dallas-Fort Worth area Wednesday, capping the day at J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson, where he discussed his rookie transition and excitement to play alongside Cooper Flagg […]
Minnesota Timberwolves ‘Ramping Up’ Pursuit Of LeBron James
DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves ‘Ramping Up’ Pursuit of LeBron James Minnesota has reached out to LeBron James‘ camp with a pitch centered on joining Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert, according to The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski. The Minnesota Timberwolves have intensified their free agency push for LeBron James, making contact with the […]
Dallas Mavericks Sign Rookie Tobi Lawal To Two-Way Contract
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Sign Tobi Lawal to Two-Way Deal The Dallas Mavericks have signed 2026 second-round pick Tobi Lawal to a two-way contract, keeping the rookie forward in the organization’s development pipeline as he transitions from Virginia Tech to the NBA. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks announced Friday that they have signed rookie forward Tobi […]
LeBron James Would’ve Signed With New York Knicks This Offseason If They Hadn’t Won Title
NBA legend LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent this summer for the first time since 2018. He will not re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, and according to his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, King James would’ve signed with the New York Knicks if they hadn’t won the title this year against […]
Sergio De Larrea Signs Rookie Contract, Won’t Be Draft-And-Stash For Dallas Mavericks
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. DALLAS – The Dallas Mavericks announced Friday that they have signed first-round pick Sergio De Larrea […]
Rich Paul’s ‘Oil, Golf, Macau And Africa’ Pitch For LeBron James To Join Dallas Mavericks
DHJ Quick Take: Oil, Golf, Macau and Africa, Explained: What Rich Paul’s Dallas Mavericks Pitch Actually Means Rich Paul’s business-only case for the Dallas Mavericks in LeBron James’ free agency touched on the team’s Las Vegas Sands ownership, its Dallas-Fort Worth golf ties and Masai Ujiri’s reach across Africa. None of it addressed the roster. […]
Dallas Mavericks Make LeBron James’ Free Agency Board, But Rich Paul’s Pitch Skips The Roster
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 an unstated basketball case built […]
‘She’s Just Different’: Paige Bueckers Powers Dallas Wings Past Connecticut Sun 86-83 In Hartford
DHJ Quick Take: Bueckers’ Fourth-Quarter Takeover Fuels Wings’ Comeback Win Paige Bueckers scored 11 of her 25 points in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Wings rallied from 14 points down to beat the Connecticut Sun 86-83 on the road Thursday. HARTFORD, Conn. — Paige Bueckers scored 25 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out […]
Boston Celtics Rejected Every Trade Call On Jayson Tatum While Shopping Jaylen Brown
The Boston Celtics rejected every trade call on Jayson Tatum while openly shopping Jaylen Brown, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Boston never considered trading Tatum and agreed to trade Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and draft picks. “The Celtics received calls on Jayson Tatum over the last couple of weeks. They […]
Dallas Wings Upgrade Alanna Smith, Odyssey Sims To Available vs. Connecticut Sun
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Upgrade Smith, Sims To Available For Connecticut Sun The Dallas Wings upgraded forward Alanna Smith and guard Odyssey Sims to available ahead of Thursday’s game against the Connecticut Sun, clearing both to play for the first time in weeks. HARTFORD, Conn. — The Dallas Wings upgraded forward Alanna Smith and guard […]
New York Knicks ‘Have Shown Some Interest’ In LeBron James
The New York Knicks “have shown some interest” in LeBron James, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. James, 41, is an unrestricted free agent for the first time since the summer of 2018. The NBA legend will not re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Knicks president of basketball operations Leon Rose used to be […]
Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers, Jessica Shepard Named 2026 WNBA All-Star Starters
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers, Jessica Shepard Named 2026 WNBA All-Star Starters The Wings will have multiple All-Star starters for the first time since 2023 after the league tabbed Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard for the 10-player starting lineup ahead of the July 25 game in Chicago. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings will have […]
Golden State Warriors Don’t Believe They’re At Top Of LeBron James’ Short List
The Golden State Warriors want to sign LeBron James and pair him with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. However, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN, the Warriors don’t believe they’re at the top of James’ short list. Green, who has the same agent (Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group) as James, declined his $27.7 million […]
Jaylen Brown Issues Powerful Statement After Boston Celtics Trade Him To Philadelphia 76ers
The Boston Celtics shocked the sports world on Wednesday, trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks (2028, 2031) and two second-round selections (2028, 2030). Brown, the 2024 Finals MVP, posted a powerful statement on social media on Thursday about the blockbuster trade. “First and foremost, thank you to the […]
Sources: Philadelphia 76ers Agree To 2-Year, $12.3 Million Deal With Anfernee Simons, Beat Out 5 Rivals
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. The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a two-year, $12.3 million contract with free agent guard Anfernee Simons, Dallas Hoops Journal has learned. […]
LeBron James Would Have No Issues Playing With Jaylen Brown On Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James would have no issues playing with Jaylen Brown on the Philadelphia 76ers despite what Brown said about Bronny James, according to Jason Dumas of 6abc. When Bronny was playing in Summer League for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024, Brown was caught on camera saying, “I don’t think Bronny is a pro.” According […]
Dallas Wings List Odyssey Sims Probable, Alanna Smith Questionable Ahead Of Connecticut Sun Matchup
DHJ Quick Take: Wings List Sims Probable, Smith Questionable For Connecticut Sun The Dallas Wings enter Thursday’s game against the Connecticut Sun with a game status report trending in the right direction, listing guard Odyssey Sims as probable and forward/center Alanna Smith as questionable. HARTFORD, Conn. — The Dallas Wings released their injury report ahead […]
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