Mavs fans have won. It felt inevitable but also like it wasn't a possibility, the Mavs have fired GM Nico Harrison. This show is not a victory lap over his dismissal but more of an examination of how we never get back to here again. It's an admission of failure not only on the basketball court but also in the decision making and in allowing one man's power struggle to cripple a franchise. The lesson learned: you can keep your job after making the worst trade in the history of sports.....for a little while. We also talk about Wyatt Johnston turning into Superman and the extremely sad passing of Marshawn Kneeland. We're joined by Josh Bowe of D Magazine and Mavs Moneyball to try and pave the road forward post-Nico. We randomly call Shawn Marion to see what he's doing. Like and subscribe to our channel if you enjoy StrongSide.If you'd like to read even more great journalism about Dallas sports then please consider subscribing to D Magazine at dmagazine.comStudio: Haymaker Studio in FriscoProducer: Matt CzizekHosts: Mike Piellucci and Mike Marshall

The Cowboys decision to trade for Quinnen Williams was a decision to admit defeat on the drafting of Mazi Smith, the re-signing of Osa Odighizuwa, and the trade to acquire Kenny Clark. It also creates a contract crossroads in the next 18 months in which you've already committed to signing Quinnen Williams.

The Cowboys made a couple trades to solidify the defense that was recently depleted....from a trade. StrongSide discuss the hidden costs of acquiring Quinnen Williams and the sudden immediacy from Jerry Jones to push the envelop. The Mavs have started the season about as poorly as anybody could have imagined. At least the guy they traded away isn't setting the league on fire...oh wait. Is this the best it has ever been collectively for Dallas' local college football teams? Robert Tiffin joins the show to talk about the legal battle over the AAC and whether or not the Stars point streak is actually a mirage. Subscribe to Robert's substack at starsthoughts.com if you like what you hear. Like and subscribe to our channel if you enjoy StrongSide. If you'd like to read even more great journalism about Dallas sports then please consider subscribing to D Magazine at dmagazine.comStudio: Haymaker Studio in FriscoProducer: Matt CzizekHosts: Mike Piellucci and Mike Marshall

The Mavs and Stars are entangled in a messy legal battle over the future of the AAC. The result will most likely determine if any of the 4 major sports will exist in Dallas past the year 2031. The Mavs seem to have all of the leverage and the Stars seem to be willing to move on from this situation and dealing with the city. This will get much worse before it gets better.

The Mavs and Stars are engaged in a messy legal battle over the future of the AAC but it seems like the city has already picked sides. Where do they do from here? Will either team be calling Dallas home in the near future? Mark Aguirre will finally be getting his number retired this season after what feels like a lifetime of uncertainty. Paige Bueckers has a new head coach. Will the Wings find some stability at the head spot that can help her become a WNBA icon? Then we're joined by legendary Dallas sports beat writer David Moore. We get into all things Cowboys including; when will the Cowboys win their next Super Bowl? and is George Pickens here next season? Here's David's bio from our website; David Moore writes about the Cowboys for StrongSide. Talk about someone who won't go away, he's well into his fifth decade of covering the local sports scene. Previous stops: the Dallas Morning News, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, ESPN and FOX Sports. For some reason, The Ticket still allows him on the airwaves with Intentional Grounding and the Cowboys pre-game show.Subscribe to D Magazine for even more StrongSide and help us keep telling incredible stories at dmagazine.com. Subscribe to the StrongSide newsletter for weekly updates on the sports happenings in Dallas https://www.dmagazine.com/site/newsletters/Studio: Haymaker Studio in FriscoHosts: Mike Piellucci and Mike MarshallProducer: Matt Czizek

It's here! The official launch of StrongSide! It'll be hard to beat Episode 1 but we're up for the task. Dirk Nowitzki joins us in-studio to discuss Cooper Flagg, broadcasting life, Outkast and so much more. We also discuss if the Cowboys are just gross enough to compete in a gross NFC East, what's going on with Trevon Diggs, and how to feel about the Mavs season tipping off. Subscribe to D Magazine for even more stories and more StrongSide. https://www.dmagazine.com/-------------------------------------Articles discussed in this episode. Why Can’t the Cowboys Win a Division as Flawed as They Are? by Jake Kemp https://www.dmagazine.com/sports/2025/10/cowboys-commanders-lamb-prescott-pickens/Here’s What Mavericks Preseason Taught Us by Josh Bowehttps://www.dmagazine.com/sports/2025/10/mavericks-preseason-flagg-davis-lively/Dirk Is Anchorman! Why Dallas’ Biggest Sports Hero Is Getting a Desk Job by Mike Pielluccihttps://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2025/october/dirk-nowitzki-amazon-mavericks-nba/-----------------------------------Thank you to the Haymaker Studio in Frisco, Texas for being our media partner. Reach out to them on instagram to book their beautiful space https://www.instagram.com/haymakernetwork/Hosts: Mike Piellucci and Mike MarshallProducer: Matt CzizekStudio: Haymaker StudioTimestamps00 - 02:28 - Intro02:28 - 24:00 - Headlines24:00 - 1:13:02 - Dirk Nowitzki interview1:13:02 - 1:18:30 - Recap Dirk interview1:18:30 - Pie's Cooper Flagg prediction