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Jessica Shepard, Team Dallas/Detroit Eliminated In First Round Of 2026 WNBA Shooting Stars
DHJ Quick Take: Shepard’s Shooting Stars Team Falls In Opening Round Jessica Shepard and Team Dallas/Detroit posted 20 points in the first round of Friday’s WNBA Shooting Stars competition at Wintrust Arena, finishing third in the four-team field and missing the final. CHICAGO — Jessica Shepard‘s first All-Star Weekend event ended in the opening round. […]
Philadelphia 76ers’ Nick Nurse Only Coach LeBron James Spoke To In Free Agency
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse was the only coach LeBron James spoke to in free agency. James is signing a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers. Nurse coached the Toronto Raptors to the 2019 championship against the Golden State Warriors. He’s been with the 76ers since 2023. […]
LeBron James Opens Up About Signing With Philadelphia 76ers: ‘I Am So Excited’
LeBron James is signing a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA legend is now teammates with Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. After news broke that James was joining the 76ers, he went on social media to talk about the blockbuster move. “I thought I was done when […]
Dallas Wings Fill Every Event At 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend: Who-To-Watch Guide
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Have Players in Every 2026 WNBA All-Star Event Dallas sends three players to Chicago for All-Star weekend, with representation in the Game, the 3-Point Contest and the Shooting Stars competition. Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard start Saturday’s game on opposite rosters, while rookie Azzi Fudd headlines Friday’s 3-Point Contest field as […]
TRACKER: Paige Bueckers’ 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Opens All-Star Weekend in Chicago Paige Bueckers arrived in Chicago for her second WNBA All-Star Weekend, healthy after playing through Wednesday’s win over Portland following a scary collision the weekend before. CHICAGO — Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers heads into her second WNBA All-Star Weekend as a team captain, drafting […]
Source Close To LeBron James: ‘I’m Not Even Sure LeBron Knows’ Where He’s Going
Joe Vardon of The Athletic spoke to a source close to LeBron James who said the NBA legend may not even know where he’s going. James is an unrestricted free agent for the first time since 2018. He’s apparently having a tough time picking his next team. “Nobody knows right now except LeBron,” said a […]
‘Getting Stops When It Mattered’: Dallas Wings Hold Off Portland Fire Rally, Win 101-97 Behind Arike Ogunbowale’s 24 Points In Second Half
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Hold Off Fire Rally, Win 101-97 The Dallas Wings survived a fourth-quarter push from the Portland Fire on Wednesday, winning 101-97 at Moda Center to move to 18-9 heading into the All-Star break. PORTLAND, Ore. — The Dallas Wings held off a furious fourth-quarter rally from the Portland Fire on Wednesday, […]
Dallas Mavericks Set 2026-27 Preseason Schedule, Including Two Games In China
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Set 2026-27 Preseason Schedule, Highlighted By China Return The Dallas Mavericks will play two preseason games in China against the Houston Rockets before closing out the slate with home matchups against New Orleans and Atlanta at American Airlines Center. It marks Dallas’ first trip to China since the 2018-19 preseason. DALLAS […]
Paige Bueckers Back As Dallas Wings Close Out Pre-All-Star Break Schedule At Portland
DHJ Quick Take: Bueckers Back, Fernández And Sutton Talk Keys To A Win Paige Bueckers is back with no restrictions Wednesday, and both coach José Fernández and guard Sug Sutton pointed to the same priority in beating Portland: taking away the three-point line. PORTLAND, Oregon — Dallas Wings coach José Fernández confirmed Wednesday that Paige […]
Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers Returns Against Portland Fire, Alanna Smith Out
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Active, Alanna Smith Out For Wings-Fire Paige Bueckers is active for Wednesday’s game at the Portland Fire, while Alanna Smith is out, the Dallas Wings announced in their final injury report. PORTLAND, Oregon — Paige Bueckers is active for the Dallas Wings‘ game at the Portland Fire on Wednesday, while […]
Sug Sutton On Finding Her Footing In Dallas Ahead Of First Game Back In Portland
DHJ Quick Take: Sug Sutton On Facing Portland, Keys To A Wings Win Sug Sutton faces her original team for the first time since Portland waived her in May, and she broke down the keys to a Wings win in a shootaround interview with Dallas Hoops Journal. PORTLAND, Oregon — When the Dallas Wings take […]
Paige Bueckers, Alanna Smith Shootaround Injury Updates Ahead Of Wings-Fire
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers, Alanna Smith Injury Update Before Wings-Fire Paige Bueckers went through the Dallas Wings‘ full shootaround Wednesday ahead of their game at the Portland Fire. Alanna Smith was on hand but worked with the training staff rather than joining the on-court team work. PORTLAND, Oregon — Paige Bueckers went through the […]
Sources: LeBron James Could Sign With Heat After Cavs, Warriors Show No Interest In Anthony Davis Trade
LeBron James could sign with the Miami Heat since the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are not interested in acquiring Anthony Davis from the Washington Wizards, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal. James played for the Heat from 2010-14. He won two MVPs, two championships and two Finals MVPs and made four All-Star teams and […]
‘We Took Them Down To The Wire’: Without Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings Refuse To Fold Against New York Liberty
DHJ Quick Take: Without Paige Bueckers, Wings Show Their Fight Against Liberty Missing Paige Bueckers on the second night of a back-to-back, the Dallas Wings matched the New York Liberty possession for possession, a sign of the depth and character coach Jose Fernandez has built into his roster this season. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas […]
Paige Bueckers, Alanna Smith Listed As Questionable For Dallas Wings’ Clash With Portland Fire
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers, Alanna Smith Questionable For Portland Fire Game Paige Bueckers and Alanna Smith are questionable for Wednesday’s game at Portland, an upgrade after both sat out Monday’s overtime loss to New York. PORTLAND, Oregon — The Dallas Wings have listed Paige Bueckers (rest) and Alanna Smith (right leg) as questionable for […]
Los Angeles Clippers Sign Jamarion Sharp To Two-Way Contract
DHJ Quick Take: Clippers Sign Jamarion Sharp To Two-Way Contract The Los Angeles Clippers are signing Jamarion Sharp to a two-way contract, adding a rim protector who won G League Defensive Player of the Year with the Texas Legends in 2025-26. The Los Angeles Clippers are signing Jamarion Sharp to a two-way contract, according to […]
Dallas Wings Rookie Azzi Fudd Named To 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest As Lone Rookie In The Field
DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Named to 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest Field The WNBA tabbed Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd for Friday’s State Farm 3-Point Contest, making her the lone first-year player in the six-player field a day after the Wings’ franchise-record win streak snapped. ARLINGTON, Texas — Azzi Fudd is taking her three-point shot […]
Warriors, Cavaliers, 76ers, Heat Have Continued Their Pursuit Of LeBron James
The Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat have continued their pursuit of LeBron James, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James has played for the Cavaliers twice (2003-10, 2014-18) and the Heat once (2010-14). He’s a two-time MVP and one-time Finals MVP with Cleveland and a two-time MVP and two-time Finals […]
‘Didn’t Help Ourselves’: Arike Ogunbowale Scores 29, But Shorthanded Dallas Wings Fall To New York Liberty In Overtime, 99-98
DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Fall to New York Liberty in Overtime, 99-98 Dallas played the New York Liberty to the wire without Paige Bueckers on Monday night, but Breanna Stewart‘s historic line and a late Liberty rally cost the Wings a chance to sweep the season series. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings fell […]
Dallas Mavericks Waive Tyler Smith, Sign Jett Howard To Two-Way Contract
DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Sign Jett Howard, Waive Tyler Smith The Dallas Mavericks waived two-way wing Tyler Smith on Monday to sign former first-round pick Jett Howard, days after adding Zaccharie Risacher in a three-team trade with Atlanta. DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks waived 21-year-old wing Tyler Smith on Monday, freeing up Dallas’ final two-way roster […]
Los Angeles Lakers Star Luka Dončić ‘Excited’ For Next Season: ‘I Think We Have A Really Good Team’
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić told the Golf Channel while attending the British Open that he’s “excited” for next season. The Lakers have completely reshaped their roster this summer around Dončić and Austin Reaves. “I think we have a really good team,” Dončić said. “I’m very excited to start a new season. Obviously, last […]
Paige Bueckers Ruled Out, Alanna Smith Doubtful For Dallas Wings’ Clash With New York Liberty
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Ruled Out, Alanna Smith Doubtful vs. Liberty Paige Bueckers will miss Monday’s game against the New York Liberty with soreness after being cleared of a concussion, while Alanna Smith is doubtful with a right leg injury. ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers will not play in Monday’s game […]
‘We Probably Would Have Folded’: Dallas Wings’ Growth Shows In WNBA-Best 10th Clutch Win Over Los Angeles Sparks
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Set Franchise Record With Sixth Straight Win Over Sparks The Dallas Wings held off the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 at College Park Center on Sunday, extending their franchise-record winning streak to six games despite a third-quarter push from Los Angeles. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings set a new franchise record […]
‘We’ll Know More Later’: Paige Bueckers’ Status Uncertain After Exiting Dallas Wings’ Win Over Los Angeles Sparks
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers’ Status Uncertain After Hitting Her Head In Win Over Sparks Paige Bueckers exited the Dallas Wings‘ 90-82 win over the Los Angeles Sparks with just over three minutes left in the fourth quarter after hitting her head, and coach Jose Fernandez had no immediate update on her condition. ARLINGTON, Texas […]
‘We Don’t Panic’: Dallas Wings Defeat Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 For Franchise-Record Sixth Straight Win
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Beat Sparks 90-82 For Franchise-Record Sixth Straight Win The Dallas Wings extended their winning streak to six games, the longest in franchise history, beating the Los Angeles Sparks 90-82 on Sunday at College Park Center. Paige Bueckers led all scorers with 25 points before exiting late with an injury. ARLINGTON, Texas […]
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