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DHJ Quick Take: Dusty May Compares Kyrie Irving Workout to Watching Picasso Paint Dusty May said a Thursday morning Kyrie Irving workout in Las Vegas left him comparing the session to watching Picasso paint, adding fresh praise for the veteran guard that echoes recent comments from Masai Ujiri and Mike...

DHJ Quick Take: Sergio De Larrea Signs Rookie Contract, Confirms Immediate Mavericks Arrival Sergio De Larrea signed his rookie contract with the Dallas Mavericks on July 3, ending speculation that the Spanish guard would remain overseas for another season. Why does this matter? It confirms De Larrea will be part...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Mavericks Make LeBron James' Free Agency Board on Business Appeal Alone Rich Paul included the Mavericks among 10 teams LeBron James is considering in free agency, but the pitch for Dallas skipped the roster in favor of Masai Ujiri and the city's business ties. That leaves...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks' Williams, Bagley Draw Free Agency Interest Brandon Williams and Marvin Bagley III have both attracted interest from rival teams as NBA free agency opens, and Dallas has reason to keep each in the fold. Who's drawing interest? Unrestricted free agents Brandon Williams and Marvin Bagley III,...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Leave Sergio De Larrea's NBA Timeline Open Mike Schmitz said the Mavericks have not decided when draft-and-stash guard Sergio De Larrea will join the roster, keeping both a 2026-27 arrival and a longer overseas stay in play. Who is Sergio De Larrea? A 6-foot-6 combo guard...

DHJ Quick Take: Mike Schmitz Says Morez Johnson Jr. Brings the Toughness Dallas Wanted Mavericks GM Mike Schmitz said the No. 9 selection of Morez Johnson Jr. fit the toughness and competitiveness the front office prioritized. He called Johnson a high-upside modern defender and rejected the idea of a low...

DHJ Quick Take: John Poulakidas Praises Mavericks' New Front Office at Mavs Academy Hoop Camp John Poulakidas made an appearance at Friday's Mavs Academy Hoop Camp and offered his first impressions of the Dallas Mavericks' new leadership group under Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz. What did John Poulakidas do at...

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...

DHJ Quick Take: Mark Cuban Says He Urged Masai Ujiri to Keep Michael Finley Mark Cuban says he personally recommended that new team president Masai Ujiri retain Michael Finley, calling him the Dallas Mavericks' connection to its past. What did Cuban recommend to Ujiri? He told Ujiri to keep Michael...

DHJ Quick Take: Micah Nori Says He Hasn't Heard From the Mavericks in Their Coaching Search Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, one of the most sought-after candidates on the market, said he has had no contact with the Dallas Mavericks about their head coaching opening, calling the search still very...