In this episode, Jay is joined by Mavs Film Room Contributor Tyler Adams to preview the Mavs season within the context of the broader Western Conference and league. They discuss how the Mavs stack up to similar teams like the Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans, and Memphis Grizzlies. They also give their predictions as to where the Mavs will rank in terms of offensive and defensive efficiency. Finally, they give their picks for who comes out of the Western and Eastern Conferences as well as who wins the title. 

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In this episode Jay and Fazal preview the Mavs 2022-2023 season through the lens of some of the biggest storylines around the team. They talk about the importance of getting off to a fast start and what has to happen as well as Luka's MVP candidacy. They also discuss the potential for Christian Wood to win 6th Man of the Year and his importance to the Mavs' success this season. They predict the stat lines for several players. Finally, they share their predictions for the Mavs record and seeding in the West. Check out Part 2 of the preview series tomorrow. 

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In this episode Jay and Fazal talk about their impressions of the team from the first preseason game and the Fan Jam scrimmage. They talk about Christian Wood's offensive versatility, Josh Green's newfound confidence, and Jaden Hardy's tantalizing potential. They compare what they saw in Fan Jam to with what they saw in the preseason game to analyze whether trends being discussed in the Mavs training camp discourse have held up against live NBA competition. 

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Jay and Fazal return to kick off the 2022-2023 Mavs season by recapping the Mavs Media Day from earlier this week. They share their thoughts on Christian Wood coming off the bench, the new starting lineup, and how they think familiar faces like Tim Hardaway Jr. and Josh Green will fare in their roles off the bench. They talk about how the Mavs' front court depth is a strength this year as well as the ways in which Luka Dončić and Spencer Dinwiddie's playing styles complement each other. They also discuss the opportunity present for Green, Tyler Dorsey, and Frank Ntilikina have to become the primary ball handler off the bench for the Mavericks. It's shaping up to be an exciting season for the Mavs. Can't wait until the games count for real.

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In this episode, Jay, Rohan, and Fazal reunite to hash out some fresh topics on their minds following the end of the Mavs' 2022 Summer League Run. They re-evaluate Jaden Hardy after their first game overreaction, speculate on how his season might go, and also discuss AJ Lawson's potential addition to the training camp roster. They also discuss Luka Dončić's recent comments in an interview with MARCA, a Spanish publication. They react to reporting that suggests that Luka isn't interested in being a recruiter or having too heavy of a hand in Mavs front office business. Rohan also states his love for Patrick Beverly and the rest of the guys give their opinions on who the Mavs need to add to complete their offseason. Training camp will be here before you can say "Luka Dončić"... 

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In this episode the OG3 (Jay, Rohan, and Fazal) link up to recap the Summer League Mavs' 1-point overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls in their first Summer League game. They talk at length about Jaden Hardy's strong Summer League debut (28 pts) and dare to dream about a future where he replaces Jalen Brunson and exceeds his talent. They break down his aggressiveness driving to the basket, great body control, and general maturity. They also talk about AJ Lawson's own  28-point performance in the first Summer League game, and how he is in a way, the Dorian Finney-Smith of the Mavs summer squad. 

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In this episode Jay Appaji (@jappaji4) is joined by Tyler Adams (@atomsbomb41) as they discuss the happenings in the Mavs universe since free agency opened last Thursday evening. They quickly share their thoughts on Jalen Brunson's official departure to the New York Knicks, talk about the Mavs' perplexing signing of JaVale McGee, and then discuss what the Mavs still need to do to have a successful offseason. This includes acquiring another wing and another guard to absorb minutes off the bench. They also vent their frustrations about another slow Mavs free agency, losing out on Goran Dragić yet again, and go over some options the Mavs can pursue in the aftermath of a potential Kevin Durant trade. 

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In this episode Jay Appaji (@jappaji4) and Tyler Adams (@atomsbomb41) break down a busy start to the Mavs offseason. They analyze the Mavs' deal to trade for Christian Wood, his fit with the team, and the low-risk high-reward nature of the deal. They also talk about the Mavs draft night deal to acquire a 2nd round pick and select Jaden Hardy 37th overall and the potential impact he can have as a dynamic scoring guard. Finally, they talk about the recent report that the New York Knicks are a very serious threat to sign away Jalen Brunson from Dallas. They dish on what factors might be enticing Brunson to leave a stable, winning situation in Dallas in favor of New York, and also talk about ways the Mavs might aim to replace Brunson's production, should they lose him in free agency. 

It should be a very interesting week in Dallas. Buckle up ;)

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In this episode NBA salary cap expert Yossi Gozlan (@YossiGozlan) of HoopsHype.com returns to the podcast to preview the Mavs offseason with Jay Appaji (@jappaji4). They are both in agreement that the Mavs have a winning formula that has some clear holes that need to be addressed. They dish on nuances to the Stepien Rule and how it applies to trading first round picks, how likely it is that the Mavs try and get under the luxury tax threshold before free agency, and what kind of trades the Mavs can find with the contracts on their roster. They also discuss Jalen Brunson's free agency and what it means for sign-and-trades and also about some potential big men and wings the Mavs can target in the trade market.

You can find Yossi's work on HoopsHype.com and read his Mavs Offseason Preview here: https://hoopshype.com/lists/mavericks-offseason-preview-jalen-brunson-free-agency-rudy-gobert-trade-market-options/

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In this episode, Jay Appaji (@jappaji4) is joined by Tyler Adams to review the 2021-2022 Dallas Mavericks season. They talk about the major strides the team made in developing their culture under Jason Kidd and Nico Harrison, Luka's development as a leader, and how the trio of Jason Kidd, Luka Dončić, and Jalen Brunson will dictate the Mavs' future for years to come. In the second half of the episode, they talk about what kinds of players the Mavs need to add to build on their success this season, and they also theorize ways they can acquire such players whether to free agency, the draft, or through trades. The conclude by talking about Marc Stein's recent report that sheds some light on the Mavs' offseason plans. 

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