In this episode, we discuss the Mavs' 116-105 home victory over the Houston Rockets, which also was Anthony Davis' debut with Dallas. We talk about the pregame scene at American Airlines Center which featured a spirited demonstration from fans calling for the firing of GM Nico Harrison and for the Adelson Family to sell the team in the wake of the Luka Dončić trade. We then pivot to discussing Davis' debut, which featured the full gamut of the AD experience, with a 21 point ,13 rebound first half, and then a non-contact groin injury in the second half. We also shout out strong bench performances from the young Max Christie (23 points) & Naji Marshall (16 points).

On this episode, Jay is joined by Joshua Ebrahim of ProFitX sports to work through their emotions stemming from the Luka Dončić trade. They talk about the colossal basketball and business implications of such a deal, and why NBA front offices are not as smart as they think they are. Finally, they discuss where their fandom goes from here and if rooting for the Mavericks will ever be the same again.

In this episode we share our raw, unfiltered thoughts on the bizarre decision by Mavs GM Nico Harrison to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for the meager return of Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 First Round pick.

A truly shameful day for the Mavs franchise, and a devastating one for the City of Dallas.

We love you, Luka, go be great.

In this episode we discuss the Mavs' 115-114 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, their 10th loss in the last 15 games. The game was perhaps overshadowed by the devastating news that Dereck Lively will miss 2-3 months with a stress fracture in his ankle, adding to this “season from hell” which has seen several Mavs starters suffer significant injuries. We talk about how this news changes the expectations for this season and how it might alter their approach to the trade deadline in two weeks. We also share our thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of Jason Kidd as a coach and how he may not be elevating the team to their full potential during this depleted stretch. Finally we debate where the Mavs should consider punting on this season and focusing on draft positioning.

In this episode we come to you after the Mavs. 106-98 victory over Oklahoma City to discuss the happenings around the Mavs since Christmas Day 2024, namely Luka Dončić suffering a calf strain among other nagging injuries to Kyrie Irving , Dereck Lively, and Jaden Hardy. We talk about what has been going wrong during this rough stretch of basketball and how the Mavs record more wins than they have been of late, even with injuries. We also spend a healthy amount of time discussing how the Mavs can approach this year's trade deadline to address their needs of more perimeter defense. We namely debate whether it might be time to move on from Daniel Gafford in pursuit of a player better suited to guard teams that play five shooters.

We recorded this episode following the Mavs' wild 121-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. In this episode we discuss the Mavs' recent stretch of 9 wins in 10 games, weathering the absence of Luka Dončić among other players. We discus how Spencer Dinwiddie, Quentin Grimes, Naji Marshall, and PJ Washington have all stepped up in the last few weeks to help the Mavs find a new identity and start putting together wins. We talk about how much deeper this Mavs team is in recent years, and how for the fist time in the Luka Dončić era, the Mavs have a team that can be a force in the regular season.

In this episode we talk about the Mavs' most recent 3-game win streak which comes on the heels of a frustrating 4-game losing streak, in which the Mavericks lost each game on the final shot. We talk about what went wrong during the losing streak, and what has improved since to turn things around. We talk about the impressive victory on the road against OKC, which the Mavs played without Luka Dončić. We discuss PJ Washington's return to the lineup and the positive impact it has had on defense and rebounding. Finally, we talk about how the Mavs' rotation has evolved over the season's first 15 games, and debate how it may change going forward.

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.