We extensively cover the professional basketball teams in the Dallas area, including the Mavs and Wings.
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. The Portland Trail Blazers would have serious interest in acquiring All-NBA wing Jaylen […]
DHJ Quick Take: Pistons Signal Isaiah Stewart Is Genuinely Available After holding firm in past cycles, the Detroit Pistons are now proactively making Isaiah Stewart available as it chases shooting and playmaking, with Paul Reed and Jalen Duren set to anchor the frontcourt. The Detroit Pistons have made big man Isaiah Stewart available in trade […]
DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Targeting White and Giddey The Minnesota Timberwolves are interested in trading for Boston Celtics guard Derrick White and Chicago Bulls forward Josh Giddey. Sam Amick of The Athletic reported the Timberwolves’ interest in White, while Darren Wolfson of KSTP-TV reported Minnesota’s interest in Giddey. White will make $30.3 million next season, […]
DHJ Quick Take: Ament’s Workout List Leaves Out Dallas Nate Ament named four pre-draft workouts that did not include the Dallas Mavericks, even as national reporting has tied the franchise to interest in the Tennessee forward at No. 9. DALLAS — Former Tennessee forward Nate Ament named four pre-draft workouts during a SportsCenter interview, and […]
DHJ Quick Take: Four Options for the Mavericks at the 30th Pick Short on future draft capital, the Dallas Mavericks need to hit on the 30th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and Isaiah Evans, Joshua Jefferson, Alex Karaban, and Sergio De Larrea each offer a different kind of fit next to Cooper Flagg. DALLAS […]
DHJ Quick Take: Should the Mavericks Trade for Joel Embiid? With Masai Ujiri running basketball operations and Dallas short on draft capital, a buy-low swing at an injury-prone Joel Embiid is the kind of unconventional move that could fast-track a contender around Cooper Flagg. In the NBA, the offseason doesn’t wait for the confetti to […]
DHJ Quick Take: Kyrie Irving’s Global Tour Keeps Him in Motion Through ACL Rehab Kyrie Irving and ANTA are running a seven-city world tour from June through October, with ANTA’s chief creative officer extending a brand relationship built around Asia. The trip pairs retail activations and product drops with grassroots camps, and the Macau finale […]
DHJ Quick Take: Wizards Eye Retaining Young and Davis Trae Young is expected to re-sign with the Washington Wizards, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Young is declining his player option for next season, but he’s likely going to sign a new multi-year deal with the Wizards, who have the first overall pick in this […]
DHJ Quick Take: Dončić Demands Elite Center in LA Luka Dončić has told the Los Angeles Lakers that he wants an “A-list” center next to him, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “Luka’s first and foremost desire is an A-list center,” the source said. There are several restricted free agents the Lakers have already done […]
DHJ Quick Take: Should the Mavericks Trade the No. 9 Pick for Trey Murphy III? With the New Orleans Pelicans now willing to field offers on Trey Murphy III, the Dallas Mavericks could turn the No. 9 pick and future first-rounders into an elite shooting wing to pair with Cooper Flagg. When it comes to […]
DHJ Quick Take: Three Contracts Dallas Could Absorb for Picks The Dallas Mavericks have the cap flexibility and the need for draft capital to take on an overpriced contract this offseason. Jakob Poeltl, Patrick Williams, and De’Aaron Fox each fit the profile. If you hadn’t heard, NBA contracts are large. Why wouldn’t they be? The […]
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks’ Guard Options at No. 9 The Dallas Mavericks hold the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and need a young guard to develop alongside Cooper Flagg. Brayden Burries, Kingston Flemings, and Mikel Brown Jr. each offer a different profile at that spot. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks hold the ninth, […]
DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Fall to Golden State Valkyries After 27-7 Second Quarter The Dallas Wings built an early 12-point lead but were outscored 27-7 in the second quarter and never recovered, falling 91-80 to the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. SAN FRANCISCO — The Dallas Wings raced to a 12-point lead, then […]
DHJ Quick Take: Young Opting Out to Hit Free Agency Washington Wizards guard Trae Young plans to decline his $48.9 million player option for the 2026–27 season, according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN. Young will enter unrestricted free agency this offseason. The Wizards acquired Young from the Atlanta Hawks in January. Young played in […]
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Leads All Guards in First WNBA All-Star Fan Returns Three Wings landed in the top 11 of the first fan-voting returns, led by Paige Bueckers at second overall. ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers leads all guards and ranks second overall in the first fan-voting returns for WNBA […]
DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Cruise Past Las Vegas Aces 96-66 for Second Win Over Defending Champions The Dallas Wings beat the defending champion Las Vegas Aces 96-66 on Monday at College Park Center, their largest margin of the season and second win over Las Vegas, behind five players in double figures and 30 assists. […]
DHJ Quick Take: Jose Fernandez Praises Arike Ogunbowale’s Playmaking Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez praised Arike Ogunbowale‘s playmaking after she scored 22 points with 7 assists and no turnovers in a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces. ARLINGTON, Texas — Arike Ogunbowale scored a game-high 22 points, handed out 7 assists, and finished […]
DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale Praises the Wings’ Ball Movement Arike Ogunbowale credited selfless ball movement after the Dallas Wings recorded 30 assists in a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings turned a sharp passing night into a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Monday at […]
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers’ Two-Way Game vs. Las Vegas Paige Bueckers finished with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists and held Las Vegas guard Chelsea Gray scoreless as the Dallas Wings beat the Aces 96-66. ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers spent much of Monday night chasing one of the league’s most accomplished guards, […]
DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd’s Career Efficiency Shooting Night Azzi Fudd shot 8-of-9 from the field for 19 points, the best shooting efficiency performance of her career, as the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 96-66. ARLINGTON, Texas — Azzi Fudd turned in the best shooting efficiency night of her career on Monday, hitting […]
DHJ Quick Take: Sug Sutton Debuts for Dallas Wings Sug Sutton signed with the Dallas Wings on June 14, 2026, and made her debut a night later, posting 4 points, 4 assists, and 1 steal in 21 minutes off the bench in a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces. ARLINGTON, Texas — Sug Sutton […]
DHJ Quick Take: Ballmer Resists Trading Leonard Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has maintained a firm stance against trading Kawhi Leonard, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. Leonard has one year left on his contract. He will make $50.3 million next season. The Golden State Warriors tried to acquire Leonard this season, but Ballmer […]
DHJ Quick Take: Jama Mahlalela Positioned as a Mavericks Candidate With Deep Masai Ujiri Ties Toronto Raptors assistant Jama Mahlalela has surfaced as a candidate in the Dallas Mavericks head coaching search, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. He has close ties to Mavs president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri. DALLAS — As the Dallas Mavericks […]
DHJ Quick Take: Warriors Expect James to Re-Sign With Lakers The Golden State Warriors want to sign LeBron James in free agency this offseason, but they believe the NBA legend will re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. James is close friends with Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, […]
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 coach. DALLAS — Minnesota Timberwolves […]