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Orlando Magic’s Jeff Weltman Addresses Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors
DHJ Quick Take: Jeff Weltman Calls Magic’s Giannis Antetokounmpo Talk a Compliment Orlando’s president declined to address Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation directly, citing tampering rules, but said the attention reflects the talent on the Magic’s roster. Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman declined to address speculation that his team is a dark-horse suitor for […]
‘Good Teams Find A Way To Win’: Dallas Wings Erase 17-Point Deficit To Edge Sky 93-92 On Li Yueru’s Late Free Throws
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Erase 17-Point Hole to Edge Sky 93-92 Dallas wiped out a 17-point second-half deficit and outscored Chicago 36-21 in the fourth quarter to win 93-92 on Li Yueru’s go-ahead free throws, improving to 10-6 and matching last season’s full win total before the midpoint of the schedule. ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas […]
Sources: Washington Wizards Currently Plan To Draft AJ Dybantsa No. 1
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. The Washington Wizards currently plan to […]
Minnesota Timberwolves Called Milwaukee Bucks Again About Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade
DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Keep Pushing for Giannis The Minnesota Timberwolves called the Milwaukee Bucks again about a blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Minnesota wants to pair Antetokounmpo with Anthony Edwards, but Milwaukee has a large asking price for Giannis. “I’m told that the Timberwolves, for example, indeed […]
Boston Celtics Tried To Trade For Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert
DHJ Quick Take: Celtics’ Deadline Pursuit of Gobert The Boston Celtics tried to trade for Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. This took place at the 2026 February NBA trade deadline. “Sources say that Boston, furthermore, has inquired about Gobert before … most recently at February’s trade deadline,” Fischer […]
Dallas Wings Lean On Defense, ‘Keep Going’ Mindset vs. Chicago Sky
DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Lean On Defense And Accountability vs. Chicago Sky The Dallas Wings are leaning into defense, accountability and trust rather than overhauling anything after two winnable losses, with Aziaha James‘ defensive growth emerging as a key bright spot ahead of the Chicago Sky. ARLINGTON, Texas — After succumbing to the Golden State […]
Luka Dončić Tells The Los Angeles Lakers He Needs Shooters And A Rim-Protecting Center
DHJ Quick Take: Luka Dončić Tells the Lakers What He Needs This Offseason Dončić wants shooting and an athletic, shot-blocking center around him, echoing the formula that fueled his best years in Dallas. Luka Dončić has spelled out what he wants the Los Angeles Lakers to build around him this offseason, pointing to shooting and […]
Detroit Pistons Emerging As Tyler Herro Trade Destination In Giannis Antetokounmpo Deal
DHJ Quick Take: Bucks and Tyler Herro Share Interest, but a Reset Could Move Him There’s mutual interest between Milwaukee and Tyler Herro, yet a post-Giannis Antetokounmpo reset could still send the guard to Detroit or elsewhere for future assets. Tyler Herro could be headed to Milwaukee as the centerpiece of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, […]
Oklahoma City Thunder Could Trade Isaiah Joe With Detroit Pistons Among Interested Teams
DHJ Quick Take: Oklahoma City Could Move Isaiah Joe as Detroit Eyes Shooting Isaiah Joe could be dealt this offseason as Oklahoma City manages luxury-tax and second-apron pressures, with Detroit among the teams interested in his shooting around Cade Cunningham. Isaiah Joe has surfaced as a potential trade candidate this offseason, with the Oklahoma City […]
Minnesota Timberwolves More Willing To Trade Julius Randle Than Rudy Gobert
DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Lean Toward Moving Julius Randle Over Rudy Gobert Minnesota is exploring a retool around Anthony Edwards, with Julius Randle viewed as more available than Rudy Gobert. The Minnesota Timberwolves are open to reshaping their roster around Anthony Edwards, and Julius Randle profiles as the most movable of their consequential salaries, according […]
Boston Celtics Listening On Jaylen Brown And Derrick White As Trade Market Heats Up
DHJ Quick Take: Celtics Stay Busy, Listening on Jaylen Brown and Derrick White Boston is positioned to remain active in the trade market with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo, fielding inquiries about Brown and White more openly than in past summers. The Boston Celtics are positioned to stay active on the trade market with or without […]
Minnesota Timberwolves Floated As Possible Trade Suitor For Ja Morant
DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Surface as a Possible Ja Morant Suitor Minnesota was floated as a possible suitor for the very available Ja Morant, though the Timberwolves’ first priority is re-signing Ayo Dosunmu. The Minnesota Timberwolves are among the teams that could surface in trade talks for Ja Morant, with Jake Fischer of The Stein […]
Bucks’ Asking Price For Giannis Antetokounmpo Labeled ‘Unrealistic’ As Heat Lead Pursuit
DHJ Quick Take: Bucks Set a High Bar as Giannis Antetokounmpo Talks Heat Up Rival teams describe Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo asking price as unrealistic, with Miami out front as the draft nears. Milwaukee’s asking price in trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo has landed on rival front offices as out of step with the market, Jake […]
Top Guards Projected To Come Off The Board Before Dallas Mavericks Pick At No. 9
DHJ Quick Take: The Guard Run Could Thin Out Before Dallas Picks The Stein Line projects several of the draft’s top guards going inside the top seven, leaving the Dallas Mavericks with a narrower pool at No. 9. The run on guards near the top of Tuesday’s NBA Draft could clear out the best available […]
Detroit Pistons Among Teams Eyeing Kyrie Irving As Dallas Mavericks Signal He’s Off The Market
DHJ Quick Take: Pistons Have Interest, but Kyrie Irving Isn’t on the Block The Stein Line lists Kyrie Irving among the Detroit Pistons‘ pricier trade targets, yet the Dallas Mavericks continue to tell teams their veteran guard isn’t available as the draft approaches. The Detroit Pistons are among the teams that have checked in on […]
Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce Have A Better Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Fit Than Miami Heat
DHJ Quick Take: Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce Question Giannis Antetokounmpo–Bam Adebayo Fit in Miami Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce said the Heat should only move Bam Adebayo for a Giannis Antetokounmpo–level player, while doubting that an Antetokounmpo-to-Miami pairing actually creates a contender. Both pointed to a more established team, with Cleveland and Evan Mobley floated […]
Dallas Wings Injury Report: Alanna Smith, Alysha Clark Questionable, Odyssey Sims Out For Saturday vs. Chicago Sky
DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Carry Three Players on Injury Report for Saturday vs. Chicago Sky The Dallas Wings listed Alanna Smith and Alysha Clark as questionable and ruled out Odyssey Sims ahead of Saturday’s home game against the Chicago Sky. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings carried three players on their game status report ahead of […]
Sources: D’Angelo Russell Opts In With Washington Wizards
DHJ Quick Take: D’Angelo Russell Opts In With Washington as His Future Stays Unsettled D’Angelo Russell, the guard Dallas signed last offseason and then included in the Anthony Davis trade, has picked up his player option with Washington, guaranteeing his 2026-27 salary while leaving open the possibility of a trade or buyout. Washington Wizards guard […]
Warriors, Heat Interested In Trading For Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard; ‘No One’ Knows If He’s ‘Available’
DHJ Quick Take: Warriors and Heat Lurking for Leonard The Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat are interested in trading for Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Miami is trying to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. If the Heat don’t land Antetokounmpo, they will attempt to […]
Portland Trail Blazers Would Have ‘Serious Interest’ In Jaylen Brown Trade
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 […]
Detroit Pistons Put Isaiah Stewart On Trade Block To Improve Offensively
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 […]
Minnesota Timberwolves Interested In Trading For Derrick White, Josh Giddey
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, […]
Dallas Mavericks Absent From Nate Ament’s Pre-Draft Workout List
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 […]
Mavericks 2026 NBA Draft: Four Options Dallas Could Target Using The 30th Pick
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 […]
Joel Embiid Could Be A Buy-Low Trade Bet For The Dallas Mavericks
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 […]
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