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. Who wants him? Detroit and Minnesota have...

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...

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. Who do the Blazers want? Jaylen Brown, an...

Cooper Flagg averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in his rookie season. He put up 51 points against the Orlando Magic on April 3, followed by 45 two days later against the Los Angeles Lakers. He won Rookie of the Year. And yet none of that felt like...

Jason Kidd's departure from the Dallas Mavericks was, in hindsight, not much of a surprise. The 2025-26 season was not a good one, and the debate that has overshadowed the Mavericks organization for the last year, Luka Dončić's trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, seems to now surround Kidd's involvement...

The 2026 NBA Conference Semifinals have showcased the qualities required to survive deep into the postseason. Teams still competing have displayed defensive discipline, reliable star production, roster versatility, and strong organizational culture under pressure. For the Dallas Mavericks, those lessons arrive at an important moment as the franchise continues shaping...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Open 2026 at Indiana as Caitlin Clark Makes Her Return Dallas opens its rebuilt 2026 season on the road against a championship-favorite Indiana Fever in Caitlin Clark's first meaningful game since July 2025. The opener doubles as the pro debut of the Paige Bueckers and Azzi...

The NBA calendar always builds toward April, and this year carries a different kind of tension. With the Play-In Tournament complete and the first round now a few days in, familiar contenders remain in the mix, yet the balance of power is clearly shifting in real time. Rising stars are...

If you've caught an NBA game recently, you can sense it; everything’s faster, sharper, and powered by data. But it’s what’s happening out of sight that’s the real story. Tech isn’t just helping the league anymore; it’s setting the pace. Tech reaches into just about every part of basketball now,...

When the Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA draft lottery with just a 1.8% chance and had the right to draft Cooper Flagg, sportsbooks responded quickly. Dallas immediately became one of the hottest betting teams in the NBA, not only because Flagg was the No. 1 projected pick, but because...