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DHJ Quick Take: Stars Commit to Cleveland Desire to Stay: Despite being swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, both Donovan Mitchell and James Harden publicly stated they want to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers long-term. Contract Context: Mitchell is eligible to sign a contract extension...

DHJ Quick Take High-Profile Targets: The Houston Rockets are reportedly considering blockbuster trades for four major All-Stars this offseason: Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid. Contractual Flexibility: All four targets carry significant salaries (ranging from $50.1M to $58.5M) for next season, but notably, none of them possess...

DHJ Quick Take Trade Contingency: The Cleveland Cavaliers will reportedly consider trading Donovan Mitchell this summer if he chooses not to sign a long-term contract extension. Contract Status: While Mitchell is technically under contract through 2027, he can opt out and become a free agent that summer, making this offseason...

DHJ Quick Take: The Paul Silas Parallel The Blueprint: LeBron James credited his early development to late coach Paul Silas, who handed him the "keys to the franchise" as a teenage point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. James sees the same developmental philosophy being applied to Cooper Flagg by Jason...

DHJ Quick Take Growing Uncertainty in LA: While the Lakers remain a top option, insiders suggest the franchise is pivoting toward a future centered on Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, leaving LeBron James’ status as the team's primary focus in doubt. High-Profile Suitors: The Warriors, Cavaliers, Knicks, Nuggets and Clippers...

An offseason NBA trade proposal sending Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Cleveland Cavaliers has emerged. In a column called "The Perfect 2026 Offseason Trade for Every NBA Team," Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposed that the Cavaliers trade for Antetokounmpo this summer: Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: PF Giannis Antetokounmpo...

John Poulakidas has been chasing this his whole life. He is 24 years old, a Yale graduate, and on a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks. He had yet to score an NBA point. The opportunities had been there. The ball just wouldn't go in. Sunday in Cleveland, down single...

Jason Kidd had a problem heading into Sunday's rematch against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Daniel Gafford was resting, Dereck Lively II was out for the season, and the Dallas Mavericks had just been physically dominated at home two nights earlier. His solution was unconventional, starting 6-foot-7 P.J. Washington at center, but it was...

Jason Kidd called it a character check. His team passed. Less than 48 hours after being blown out at home by 33 points, the Dallas Mavericks walked into Rocket Arena on Sunday afternoon and handed the Cleveland Cavaliers a 130-120 defeat that looked nothing like what happened Friday at American...

Jason Kidd called it a character check. His team passed. Less than 48 hours after being blown out at home by 33 points, the Dallas Mavericks walked into Rocket Arena on Sunday afternoon and handed the Cleveland Cavaliers a 130-120 defeat that looked nothing like what happened Friday at American...