In this episode, we cover the start of 2023 NBA free agency and the various signings the Mavericks have made including re-signing Kyrie Irving and Dwight Powell, as well as them signing Seth Curry and Dante Exum. We discuss how it was great that the Mavs were able to come to a relatively quick agreement with Kyrie on a contract for less than the max, and how it was nice to see a familiar face like Seth back with the Mavs. We also talk about how the offseason work is far from complete and how important it is for the Mavs to land at least one of their wing targets: Grant Williams and Matisse Thybulle. Finally, We touch on the signing of former #5 overall pick Dante Exum, and how he is probably going to take the role of Frank Ntilikina, which led us to say: Don't Doubt Dante.

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In this episode we discuss the introductory press conference that was held today to introduce new Mavericks 1st round draft picks Dereck Lively II and Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Our own Vinay Chemiti and Fazal Ahmed were on-site for the presser and they share their impressions of the new rookies and the vibe in the Mavs training facility. Overall both Lively and Prosper came across as very impressive individuals, and it's clear that both General Manager Nico Harrison and Head Coach Jason Kidd are ecstatic that the two young guys are Dallas Mavericks.

The work continues with free agency coming up this Friday.

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In this episode, we react to the Mavs' moves on Draft Night. The first move they made was selecting center Dereck Lively from Duke at No. 12 in a deal in which they traded the No. 10 pick and Davis Bertans to Oklahoma City. The biggest surprise of their night came later in the first round in which they acquired Richaun Holmes and the No. 24 pick, which they used to select forward Olivier-Maxence "O-Max" Prosper from Marquette. We discuss how these moves showed a rare creativity we haven't seen from the Mavs' front office in many years, and why there is finally reason to believe they have a direction as they look to build a competitive team around Luka Dončić and hopefully Kyrie Irving. With free agency one week away, we also look at how these moves increase the Mavs' spending ability and look at what needs they still have left to fill.

More detailed analysis of Dereck Lively and O-Max Prosper coming next week.

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In this episode, we react to the Bradley Beal trade that landed him in Phoenix in yet another splashy move for the Suns. We discuss how the Mavs can capitalize in the aftermath of the trade, especially with the Washington Wizards entering a full-scale rebuild. We have an honest discussion about where Josh Green fits into the Mavs' timeline and whether the time is now to trade him and shake up the roster, seeing that the Mavs have very few assets and draft picks. We also discuss a few options to improve the Mavs' starting center position, with Daniel Gafford, John Collins, and Clint Capela being the players we focus on.

Happy Birthday to Dirk Nowitzki!

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In this episode the guys talk about a prospect the Mavs' reportedly have eyes for: Anthony Black, a guard from the University of Arkansas. They discuss how his 6' 7" frame combined with his elite on-ball defense and downhill game can help him make a day 1 impact with the Mavericks. They also evaluate some of his offensive weaknesses such as half court creation and shooting, and talk about how the Mavs' player development staff combined with Black's work ethic give reasons for optimism that he can improve. Finally, they debate how important it is for the Mavericks' pick at #10 to be a day 1 starter for the team next season, or if it is satisfactory for that player to grow into a starter over the next few years.

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In this episode, Jay, Rohan, & Fazal react to the recent news that Kyrie Irving is trying to recruit Lakers superstar LeBron James to Dallas to join he and Luka Dončić on the Mavericks. They talk about what motivations all parties involved in this rumor have in putting this story out there, and how despite the new CBA rules, if you have a chance to add LeBron James you do it immediately. They discuss that while this is extremely unlikely, it does say a few things, namely that Kyrie Irving views Dallas a place where he can build something, as well as the fact that the Mavericks' infrastructure of Jason Kidd and Nico Harrison may finally be paying off in making them a destination for players.

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In this episode, we are joined by NBA Draft Expert Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) as he helps break down some of the names in the 2023 NBA Draft the Mavs have been connected to, with the 10th overall pick. The guys first discuss Gradey Dick (Kansas), who the Mavs hosted for a visit this week, albeit are reportedly not interested in. They then shift focus to two of the most popular names Mavs fans want due to their potential for immediate impact: Taylor Hendricks (Central Florida) and Jerace Walker (Houston). They then discuss two guards that could be available at 10 in Anthony Black (Arkansas) and Cason Wallace (Kentucky). Finally, they evaluate whether there could be any place for longer-term developmental project players like Bilal Coulibaly (France) and Derek Lively (Duke). Richard explains why his preference for the Mavs would be to trade down to a later spot in the draft, and who could be available at around the 20th pick.

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In this episode the guys discuss what options the Mavs possess now that they know they will have the 10th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The main options they discuss are trading the pick for a veteran player, trading back in the draft for a later pick with the hope of shedding salary or getting assets in the process, or of course selecting a player at 10. They weigh the pros and cons of each approach. As it stands, there is very little clarity on the prospects the Mavs are interested in or the types of players they could acquire should they make their pick available for trade. It will be a fascinating month leading up to the draft on June 23rd.

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In this episode the guys react live to the reveal of the NBA Draft Lottery results. They Go through the full range of emotions as they anxiously await the fate of the Mavs with regards to keeping their pick. Ultimately they celebrate the moment they find out the Mavericks will keep their pick this year and then discuss the various potential options for how the Mavs can use that pick to improve their team. More to come later this week...

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In this episode Jay, Rohan, and Fazal talk about recent changes the Mavs have made in their front office and front bench coaching staff. They first discuss the addition of former Utah Jazz executive Dennis Lindsey as a senior consultant to Nico Harrison in the front office. They discuss how the Mavs have a small front office and that they do lack some seasoned veterans in the room with Nico Harrison still being so new to the job. They also talk about the recent news of the Mavs choosing not to bring back front bench assistant coach Greg St. Jean. They mainly talk about how getting a better tactician to help Jason Kidd is paramount and who in that vain might be a candidate to replace him, namely Frank Vogel, Stephen Silas, and Mike D'Antoni.

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