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DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Beat Thunder 97-87 As Akobundu-Ehiogu, De Larrea Steal The Show The Mavericks used a dominant De Larrea-to-Akobundu-Ehiogu pick-and-roll connection and a big third quarter to beat Oklahoma City 97-87 in Las Vegas Summer League play, evening their record at 2-2. What happened? Dallas trailed early before...

DHJ Quick Take: De Larrea's Late Threes Seal Mavericks' Win Over Grizzlies Sergio De Larrea knocked down two fourth-quarter threes to help the Mavericks hold off the Grizzlies 96-88 in NBA Summer League play Monday, finishing with 16 points and 12 assists while directing Dallas' offense down the stretch. Who...

DHJ Quick Take: Ryan Nembhard On Playing Alongside Morez Johnson Jr. Ryan Nembhard said he already loves playing with rookie Morez Johnson Jr. after the two shared the floor for the first time in a 101-90 Mavericks Summer League loss to the Golden State Warriors. What did Ryan Nembhard say...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks Set Summer League Roster For Las Vegas Debut Dallas opens Summer League play Thursday against the Golden State Warriors, mixing first-round rookies with returning players and two-way hopefuls. The roster is anchored by 2026 draft picks Morez Johnson Jr. and Sergio De Larrea. Who headlines the...

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 Picking Up Ryan Nembhard's 2026-27 Option Dallas is exercising its team option on guard Ryan Nembhard, keeping the undrafted rookie who led all NBA first-year players in assists per game ahead of the free-agency window. What did the Mavericks decide on Ryan Nembhard? Dallas is picking...

DHJ Quick Take: Mavericks' Guard Options at No. 9 The Dallas Mavericks hold the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and need a young guard to develop alongside Cooper Flagg. Brayden Burries, Kingston Flemings, and Mikel Brown Jr. each offer a different profile at that spot. Why does...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Mavericks Hire Masai Ujiri The Six-Month Search Ends: Masai Ujiri's hiring concludes a search that began in November 2025 following the dismissal of Nico Harrison. Ujiri's arrival brings immediate stability to a franchise that finished a disappointing 26-56 in the 2025-26 season. Cleaning the Slate: Ujiri...

DHJ Quick Take: The Dallas Mavericks' 2025-26 Season Ends The Playmaking Peak: Ryan Nembhard’s 23 assists didn't just break Jason Kidd’s rookie record—it nearly touched the overall franchise mark. On a night where Dallas dropped 149 points, Nembhard proved he is far more than a two-way developmental piece; he is...

DHJ Quick Take: A Rivalry for the Next Decade Wemby’s Award Eligibility: Victor Wembanyama didn't just win the game; he secured his postseason future. By logging 26 minutes and scoring 40 points, he reached the 65-game minimum required for NBA awards. Leading the league with 197 blocks, he remains the...