Mavs Step Back Podcast

After defying their 1.8% odds in the lottery, the Dallas Mavericks plan on selecting Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft next month, according to multiple reports. What moves should the Mavs make after that, though? Could they trade back into what will be a stacked first round? What do they do with Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington, who are both on expiring contracts heading into next season? What point-guard options are available for Dallas until Kyrie Irving returns from his ACL injury sometime after New Year's? We discuss all these topics at length on today's episode!

Despite having just a 1.8% chance of winning the NBA Draft Lottery, the Dallas Mavericks ended up doing just that on Monday night. It was the first time the Mavs moved up in the lottery in franchise history, and it was tied for the second-largest jump in NBA Lottery history. Now, with the No. 1 pick in their possession, the question is: Will the Mavs draft 19-year-old Duke phenom Cooper Flagg, or will general manager Nico Harrison try to trade the pick for a superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo? On the latest episode of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, we give our instant reactions to what went down on Monday night.

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at FedExForum with the Western Conference playoffs' 8-seed on the line, I (Dalton Trigg) recapped the inspiring performance we witnessed on Wednesday when Dallas kept its season alive by blowing out the Sacramento Kings on the road, 120-106. I've been on record saying that, although I'm generally an optimistic person by nature, I didn't have a good feeling about these Play-In Tournament games for the Mavs. I truly believed the season was going to end on Wednesday. Shout out to them for proving me wrong and showing a ton of pride and grit. Can they do it one more time to punch their ticket to the NBA Playoffs? I'm still skeptical, but I will say… if the Mavs do end up playing the Oklahoma City Thunder in round one… the return of “obnoxiously irrational confident” Dalton will re-enter the chat. Thanks for watching/reading as always, and stay tuned!

After having a few days to digest what happened, Dalton and Drew recap their feelings while watching Luka Doncic's first return to American Airlines Center since the trade last Wednesday as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks. As the Mavs prepare for a tough Play-In Tournament game against the Sacramento Kings this Wednesday night, the guys are left pondering whether Doncic will ever consider returning to Dallas one day to once again play in front of the fan base that loves him so much.

As the Dallas Mavericks fight to lock up their spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament, they'll face Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center for the first time since the massive trade on Wednesday night. In addition to previewing that game, we talk about the Mavs planning to sign two-way guard Brandon Williams to a standard contract later this week and what that could mean for their postseason chances.

The Dallas Mavericks are in a weird situation, as they flirt with making the NBA Play-In Tournament as well as falling into the NBA Lottery. Here's our latest thoughts on where the Mavs currently sit with 15 games remaining.

The Dallas Mavericks, who had won five of their last six games heading into Sunday, fell back down to earth in a 126-102 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Things might not get any better anytime soon for the shorthanded Mavs, as their next game is against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Let's talk about the current state of the Mavs and the fan base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One week after the Dallas Mavericks shockingly traded away the face of the franchise, Luka Doncic, MFFL (Mavs Fans For Life) were still hurting. They gathered outside of American Airlines Center before Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets to protest General Manager Nico Harrison's decision to pull the plug on a 25-year-old generational superstar. Although it will take time for fans to fully heal from such a loss, newcomers Anthony Davis and Max Christie performing as they did in Dallas' 116-105 win over the Houston Rockets will certainly help ease the pain for the time being. In his Mavs debut, Davis finished with a team-best 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks while shooting 10-of-18 overall and 2-of-2 from deep. He had to leave the game in the second half due to a “lower-body injury,” but Davis told the media after the game that it was just some tightness in his groin/quad area and nothing serious. Christie was the Mavs' second-leading scorer with 23 points on 5-of-10 shooting overall, 4-of-5 from deep and 9-of-10 from the free-throw line. With 1:38 remaining in the game, Christie nailed a clutch 3-pointer off a pass from Kyrie Irving to give Dallas a 109-100 lead over Houston, which ended up being the nail in the coffin. On the night, the Mavs' stout defense set a new franchise record with 18 blocks. On this episode of the Mavs Step Back podcast, I break down Davis and Christie's performances while also offering some words of encouragement for MFFL, who might not be ready to accept this new chapter just yet. Mavs Step Back is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. https://mavericksstepback.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call it the bargaining stage of grief if you must… but after taking this week to let the news of the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis sink in… We've come to the conclusion that the sky isn't falling after all. That is, at least not for this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Saturday night, around 11 p.m. central time, ESPN's Shams Charania sent out a trade report on X that was so utterly shocking that everyone wondered if his phone had been hacked by someone trying to pull a prank. However, it was not a prank, as the Dallas Mavericks unexpectedly… and inexplicably… traded away 25-year-old franchise superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Absolute madness ensued in the sports world following such news. The full trade: Lakers receive: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris Mavs receive: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 first-round pick Jazz receive: Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2025 second-round pick (LA Clippers), 2025 second-round pick (Dallas) Our jaws are still dragging the floor. My guy Drew Johnson and I spent the better part of an hour on the latest Mavs Step Back podcast episode trying to make sense of what is likely the most shocking trade in NBA history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-98 on Friday night to end a three-game losing streak and improve to 23-19 on the season. Kyrie Irving led the way with 25 points, but P.J. Washington and Naji Marshall brought the toughness and mental fortitude that ultimately did OKC in. Could this win be a turning point for the season even though Luka Doncic still hasn't returned from a calf injury? Let's talk about it. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our Mavs Step Back newsletter on Substack to get early access to exclusive content like this in the future! Your support means the world to us! Subscribe here: https://mavericksstepback.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before the Dallas Mavericks played the New Orleans Pelicans in the Big Easy on Wednesday night, Mavs Step Back caught up with the team's general manager, Nico Harrison, to talk about all the injuries that have occurred in the first half of this season, whether or not those injuries affect their trade deadline plans, Klay Thompson adapting to his new environment in Big D, and more! Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our Mavs Step Back newsletter on Substack to get early access to exclusive content like this in the future! Your support means the world to us! Subscribe here: https://mavericksstepback.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, we break down the Dallas Mavericks' 118-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, which snapped a five-game losing streak. We believe this was the Mavs' best win of the season so far. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter if you haven't already! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite not having Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II, plus Naji Marshall and PJ Washington being ejected due to a fight with Jusuf Nurkic, the Dallas Mavericks put on a defensive masterclass in a 98-89 win on the road against the Phoenix Suns. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the altercation and what led up to it, as well as some of the key performances from Dallas' 20th win of the season. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The worst-case Christmas Day scenario for the Dallas Mavericks was realized on Wednesday afternoon, as they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves and superstar Luka Doncic suffered a calf injury that will likely keep him sidelined for a significant period of time. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Mavs' near comeback from being down 28 points, led by Kyrie Irving, who finished with a game-high 39 points. Although Doncic's injury was a big blow, the guys discuss how the Mavs' roster was built to withstand this kind of adversity. Dallas is currently 6-2 without Doncic this season, so we'll see if they can keep up that success over the next several weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luka Doncic returned from a heel contusion on Monday night and led the Dallas Mavericks with 27 points in a 132-108 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. With the win, the Mavs improved to 19-10 and remained No. 4 in the Western Conference Standings. From Daniel Gafford's domination to Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson's subtle impact, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down every aspect of Dallas' 14th win in 17 games. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After losing to the LA Clippers on Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back with a 113-97 win over the Clippers on Saturday despite Luka Doncic being out for a second consecutive game. Kyrie Irving returned from a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury, struggling to shoot the ball (6-25 FG), but Dallas had eight players score in double-figures to help secure the victory. Quentin Grimes led the Mavs with 20 points off the bench, pouring in 14 of those points in the fourth quarter alone. Let's talk about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson present 10 trades the Dallas Mavericks could make between now and the NBA Trade Deadline in February. Some of the trades are more tame than others. Some involve bringing back former Mavericks like Derrick Jones Jr. and Dorian Finney-Smith. Others are more risky, like Dallas potentially taking a chance on Zion Williamson. Overall, the Mavs aren't desperate to make any trades at the moment, but front offices are always looking to improve their rosters, so let the spit-balling begin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luka Doncic put up a 45-point triple-double in the Dallas Mavericks' wild 143-133 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night, giving him the fourth-most 40-point triple-doubles in NBA history. Klay Thompson lit up his former team by hitting seven 3s, and the Mavs and Warriors broke the NBA record for most made 3s in a single game. Tune in to get a full recap of all the action! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the OKC Thunder, 118-104, on Tuesday night, ending their 7-game win streak. SGA outscored Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving by himself, Dallas' bigs were mostly ineffective, and the only real bright spots for the Mavs were the performances of Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall and O-Max Prosper. We give a full recap of the game in addition to discussing the Mavs apparently being the betting favorites to land New Orleans Pelicans' Herb Jones in a trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 125-118 behind a combined 79 points from Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson on Saturday night. After leading by 24 points, the Mavs let the Raptors make things interesting in the fourth quarter, but they still held on for their seventh consecutive win and 11th win in 12 games. Other topics in this episode include: O-Max Prosper showing why he needs to take Maxi Kleber's spot in head coach Jason Kidd's rotation, PJ Washington having a bad shooting game before playing against his favorite opponent, the OKC Thunder, and the Mavs looking like the title contender we all thought they'd be during the summer. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks won their 10th game in 11 tries on Thursday night in a 137-101 blowout win over the league-worst Washington Wizards. Kyrie Irving led the way with 25 points, Luka Doncic notched his first triple-double of the season, and six other Mavericks scored in double figures. Also... is it possible Marvin Bagley III was auditioning for a potential trade to Dallas? Let's put on our tinfoil hats and talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite being down by 15 points at the start of the fourth quarter, the Dallas Mavericks rallied to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies, 121-116. Dallas improved to 14-8 and jumped to No. 3 in the Western Conference standings. Luka Doncic led the way for the Mavs with 37 points, but Spencer Dinwiddie and PJ Washington provided late-game heroics that help put the game away for good. Considering that the Mavs committed a season-high 25 turnovers and missed 14 free throws, this win over the Grizzlies is the most satisfying one of the season so far. Let's talk about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite not having Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Naji Marshall and Dereck Lively II, the Dallas Mavericks pulled out a big road win against a red-hot Portland Trail Blazers team on a second night of a back-to-back. Luka Doncic returned to action, finishing with 36 points and 13 assists, but it was PJ Washington, Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes that closed out the win for Dallas in the final minute of the game. Dallas has now won eight of its last nine games with a favorable schedule coming up. Let's talk about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz 106-94 Saturday night in Salt Lake City. Dallas improved to 12-8 on the young season, now having won seven of its last eight games. Kyrie Irving led the way in Utah with a game-high 30 points, and he got some great help from Quentin Grimes, PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford and Spencer Dinwiddie. Oh... and could Luka Doncic return to action in Portland on Sunday night? Let's talk about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks took down the New York Knicks on Wednesday night with a 129-114 blowout at American Airlines Center. Dallas was aggressive on the defensive end of the floor from start to finish, and it also got balanced scoring, with all starters scoring in double digits. Kyrie Irving, Naji Marshall, Quentin Grimes and Spencer Dinwiddie all scored 20+ points to keep pace with the Knicks' high-powered offense. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down the Mavs feel-good win while missing Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford. Oh yeah... and you know the guys had to talk about their favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Miami Heat on Sunday night, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back in a big way on Monday night with a 129-119 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Despite not having Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson, Quentin Grimes and Dereck Lively (for the second half), Kyrie Irving, Spencer Dinwiddie, Naji Marshall and Jaden Hardy all scored 20+ points to lead Dallas to victory. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss the Mavs' win that pushed them to 10-8 on the season and 3-1 in games without Doncic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite not having Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks (9-7) upset Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets (8-6) in the Mile High City, 123-120. Naji Marshall scored a career-high 26 points off the bench, PJ Washington helped the Mavs eliminate a five-point deficit with three minutes remaining, and Kyrie Irving, despite shooting just 7-19 from the floor, did a great job managing the game and making sure his teammates were comfortable. Let's get into it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks took care of business on Tuesday night, defeating an injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans team with a 41-point blowout. Drew Johnson recapped everything that happened in this one, from Luka Doncic returning and looking fresh, to Kyrie Irving's continued high-quality play, and much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night, 121-119, to complete a sweep of a back-to-back. Most impressively, they did so without Luka Doncic playing. PJ Washington and Kyrie Irving were fantastic, and the Mavs got balanced scoring from their bench en route to the big win. Drew Johnson assumes the role of lead host in this episode to break down everything that happened. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, 120-117, in Klay Thompson's return to The Bay after leaving the only team he knew for 13 years this past summer. Thompson was great, scoring 22 points and hitting 6-12 from deep, but Steph Curry and Draymond Green's play propelled the Warriors to a 9-2 record to start the year, while the Mavs dropped to 5-6 with their third consecutive loss. What all went wrong in this one for Dallas? Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The shorthanded Dallas Mavericks lost another nail-biter against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night, 122-120. Despite Kyrie Irving going for 43 points and Luka Doncic nearly notching a triple-double, Nikola Jokic's squad had the last laugh when the final buzzer sounded. Although Kyrie missed his final two shots in clutch time, was it Luka's sequence at the 1:20 mark that sealed the Mavs' fate? And what's going on with Quentin Grimes and Jason Kidd right now? We discuss all that and more, including Klay Thompson's upcoming reunion with the Golden State Warriors, on today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The shorthanded Dallas Mavericks lost to the Phoenix Suns for the second time in less than 10 games on Friday night at American Airlines Center. Despite holding a six-point lead in clutch time, the Mavs had a series of miscues down the stretch en route to a 114-113 loss. Head coach Jason Kidd had some choice words for his team after this one, specifically regarding bench production. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down the loss that dropped the Mavs to 5-4 on the young NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks bounced back into the win column on Wednesday night with a 119-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Luka Doncic led the way for Dallas with 27 points and 13 assists, but the Mavs also got balanced scoring efforts from Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall with Dereck Lively II and P.J. Washington missing the game due to injuries. Let's talk about what we saw! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite receiving 34 points and 15 assists from Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks' defense gave up a layup line to the Indiana Pacers in a 134-127 loss at American Airlines Center on Monday night. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson give their observations on Dallas' disappointing performance, including the Mavs' lack of movement on offense, teams taking away lob attempts, continued first-quarter woes, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks bounced back into the win column with a 108-85 blowout against the Paolo Banchero-less Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Luka Doncic finally broke out of his shooting slump, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II dominated the paint, and Naji Marshall showed off his playmaking ability. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson give their postgame observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks started off a five-game homestand by losing to the Houston Rockets on Halloween, 108-102. After falling down by 23 points, the Mavs made a big push to get within three points late in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough. Luka Doncic continued to struggle with his shooting, especially early in the game. How worried should we be about No. 77's performances so far? The guys also discuss Kyrie Irving being the team's MVP so far, as well as P.J. Washington being effective as a small-ball center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dallas Mavericks improved to 3-1 on the young season after a 120-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Despite being on a second night of a back-to-back, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving outlasted Anthony Edwards, who scored 24 of his game-high 37 points in the first quarter alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Dallas Mavericks' 110-102 bounce-back win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Luka Doncic only finished with 15 points on 5-22 shooting, but the rest of his team rose to the occasion to help seal the victory. The guys discuss the play of Klay Thompson, Kyrie Irving, P.J. Washington and... ...Spencer Dinwiddie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down the Dallas Mavericks' first loss of the 2024-25 NBA season to the Phoenix Suns. Luka Doncic went for 40 points, and the Mavs star trio of Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson combined for 81 points ... but the rest of their teammates only combined for 21 points in the 114-102 loss. Let's talk about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson give an instant recap of the #DallasMavericks' 120-109 win over the #SanAntonioSpurs to start the 2024-25 #NBA season. The guys discuss #LukaDoncic knocking off some rust, #KlayThompson dazzling in his Mavs debut, #DereckLively II's passing reaching new heights, and much, much more! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson give an instant recap of the #DallasMavericks' 120-109 win over the #SanAntonioSpurs to start the 2024-25 #NBA season. The guys discuss #LukaDoncic knocking off some rust, #KlayThompson dazzling in his Mavs debut, #DereckLively II's passing reaching new heights, and much, much more! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Dallas Mavericks' 110-96 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Could Quentin Grimes challenge for a starting position at some point this season? How worried should we be about Klay Thompson's poor preseason shooting? Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Dallas Mavericks preseason loss to the Utah Jazz on Thursday, giving their biggest takeaways from that game specifically and the entire preseason as well. Klay Thompson, Kyrie Irving, and Daniel Gafford get most of the love in this one, but Two-Way Contract hopeful Jazian Gortman has caught the guys' eyes through two preseason outings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap Dallas Mavericks Media Day and the start of training camp in Las Vegas. From the star power of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson, to the growing hype of role players like Dereck Lively II and Naji Marshall, there's a lot to be excited about as the Mavs inch closer to the 2024-25 NBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At long last, the long NBA offseason is coming to a close. The Dallas Mavericks will hold Media Day on Monday in Dallas, followed by the opening of training camp in Las Vegas for the rest of the week. In this episode, we discuss the Mavs' upcoming "Fan Jam," Tim Hardaway Sr.'s latest rants against the Mavs, Dallas' updated title odds and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson are joined by DallasBasketball.com colleague Lance Roberson to discuss the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic, CBS Sports ranking all 30 NBA coaches (and seemingly disrespecting Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd), and how the Mavs could follow the Philadelphia 76ers path to getting a new arena in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this pre-training camp addition of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson give their confidence meters for the upcoming Dallas Mavericks season while also discussing Dereck Lively II's Defensive Player of the Year and All-Star potential, Klay Thompson helping the Mavs just as much off the court as he will on the court, Kevin Durant causing a stir by including two Mavs in his "perfect starting five," and more! Thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dalton Trigg discusses several Dallas Mavericks offseason topics, including Charles Barkley comparing Caitlin Clark to Jason Kidd, Luka Doncic's obsessed "weight watchers," and Dereck Lively II taking shots at four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson are back to discuss the different ways the Dallas Mavericks will utilize Klay Thompson this season before jumping into a debate about what Kyrie Irving needs to do in order to close the gap on Stephen Curry when it comes to the all-time great NBA point guards list. The guys also get into some Western Conference betting odds, as well as some pipe-dream star team-ups we could see down the line. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson return from summer vacation to talk about the Dallas Mavericks offseason, and more specifically, the signing of Spencer Dinwiddie. The guys also talk about some of the schedule leaks for the 2024-25 season, as well as Team USA men's basketball capturing their fifth consecutive gold medal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices