Mavs Film Room

In this episode, we discuss the Mavs' 134-127 loss to the Indiana Pacers, which saw them fall to 4-3 on the season. We discuss the issues that plagued the team such as another slow start to the 1st quarter, poor paint defense, and an overall lack of competitive fire. We also talk about how these issues have manifested in recent home games, namely the dispiriting loss to Houston last Thursday, which saw the Mavs give up 18 offensive rebounds. We share our thoughts on how these issues can be addressed, and also take time to recognize Naji Marshall (20p, 5r, 6a) for his strong performance tonight after a slow start to the year.

In this episode, we discuss the Mavs 120-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, coming on the 2nd night of a back-to-back. We discuss the Mavs being successful against a Western Conference contender in spite of Luka Doncic's offensive struggles, and talk about Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington, and Klay Thompson picking up the slack. We also discuss the center rotation of Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively, and whether Lively's higher minutes count and strong play will earn him the starting spot. We also discuss Quentin Grimes' acclimation with the Mavs, and talk about our concern level about Naji Marshall's struggles.

In this episode we cover the Mavericks' 120-109 season-opening win against the San Antonio Spurs. We discuss Klay Thompson's stellar debut in which he scored 22 points and 7 rebounds on 6/10 shooting from 3. We also talk about Dereck Lively's strong performance off the bench with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists. We give our thoughts on the Mavericks debuts of Naji Marshall and Quentin Grimes, and talk about whether more consistency should be expected from PJ Washington on offense. Finally, we preview the Mavs' second game of the season on the road against the Phoenix Suns.

In this episode, we discuss the start of the Mavs 2024-25 campaign, beginning with the San Antonio Spurs on October 24, 2024. We talk about a few hot topics around the time such as the backup point guard role between Jaden Hardy and Spencer Dinwiddie, how the Mavericks defense might look with Klay Thompson in the starting lineup with Dereck Lively II as the full time starting center. Finally, we talk about whether Naji Marshall will end up nudging his way into the starting lineup by the end of the season.

In this episode we react to the Mavs' first preseason game of the 2024-25 season, a 121-116 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. In this episode we discuss the performances of several players including Jaden Hardy, Quentin Grimes, Naji Marshall, and surprisingly, Jazian "Jaz" Gortman. We discuss how their performances in this game set them up for the rest of training camp and what their roles could be heading into the upcoming season.

In this episode, we are joined by Joshua Ebrahim, founder of ProFitX.Ai, an AI platform that helps NBA teams and players gain valuable performance insights and negotiate the best contracts for both sides. In this episode we cover ProFitX's partnership with the Mavericks, which spanned the last three seasons. We discuss how the Mavs have found good value in their recent transactions, most notably acquiring PJ Washington, Spencer Dinwiddie, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson. Finally, we touch on the Mavs finding potential gems with Naji Marshall and Quentin Grimes, and what ProFitX projects their value to be.

In this episode we share our reaction to the press conference held today to introduce new Mavs players Klay Thompson (#31), Naji Marshall (#13), and Quentin Grimes (#5). We talk about our expectations for each player and how today's event was almost a celebration of Mavs culture and what Nico Harrison, Michael Finley, and Jason Kidd have built in Dallas. We talk about why the Mavs should offer Quentin Grimes a contract extension even before he plays a game for the Mavs. Finally, we close with some discussion about the upcoming run at the Las Vegas Summer League for the Mavericks.

In this episode, we cover recent reporting around Klay Thompson's decision to sign with the Mavericks. We talk about his genuine interest in the Mavs and Dallas, and why Klay being himself will be a great thing for not only the team but the city. We also discuss Luka Dončić and Slovenia's fight to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. With this comes some pause for Mavs fans, who want to see Luka be represent his country on the world stage, but also want him to rest and recover from his nagging injuries. Finally, we discuss who the Mavs could be looking at signing next to round out their roster, specifically if Dennis Smith Jr., Spencer Dinwiddie, and Markelle Fultz could be options.

In this episode we cover the breaking news of the Mavericks signing former 4-time champion, 5-time All-Star, and former member of the Golden State Splash Brothers, Klay Thompson. We discuss the significance of this signing, being the biggest free agent signing in the history of the Mavs franchise, and what this represents. We also discuss the fit of Naji Marshall, who the Mavs signed to replace Derrick Jones Jr., and Quentin Grimes, who the Mavs traded Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons for. It's been a busy offseason for the Mavs, and it's not over yet.

In this episode we recap the Mavs' NBA Finals loss, falling to the Boston Celtics in five games. We discuss an overall disappointing showing by the Mavericks in the Finals from Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving all the way down the roster. We talk about what weaknesses were exposed in this series and how the Mavericks can address them to take the next step in their evolution as a true championship contender. Finally, we close with some praise for Dereck Lively and miscellaneous talk about some of the lazy narratives around the Mavericks after this loss.