Mavs Step Back Podcast

Dalton Trigg previews the Dallas Mavericks' final matchup against the Denver Nuggets before the team gets a much-needed NBA All-Star break. With multiple key players being listed as questionable, can Dallas realistically beat the best team in the West in Denver? Can the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving duo show more consistency in the start of the game instead of just toward the end? What NBA action from Tuesday night and Wednesday night affects the Mavs in the standings? All that and more answered in this one.

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Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, where they nearly erased a 26-point deficit after Kyrie Irving exploded for 26 points in the fourth quarter. Although Irving and Luka Doncic are putting up big numbers, are there still growing pains? What should we expect going forward? Will the Mavs sign LaMarcus Aldridge?! All that and much more.

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Dalton Trigg breaks down Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving's first game together despite the Dallas Mavericks falling to the Sacramento Kings in overtime on Saturday. From there, he previews Monday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and discusses the Mavs upcoming buyout market signing of 3-and-D bench wing, Justin Holiday. Thanks for listening!

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Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap Kyrie Irving's Dallas Mavericks debut, which ended up being a 110-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The guys also preview the Mavs' huge weekend back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings that starts on Friday night. Will Luka Doncic return? It's looking likely.

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Dalton Trigg recaps an exciting 124-111 win for the shorthanded Mavs over the Jazz on Monday night, as 22-year-old Josh Green and 20-year-old Jaden Hardy balled out by scoring 29 points apiece – career-highs for both of them.

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Dalton Trigg explains why the Kyrie Irving trade was one the Dallas Mavericks had to make, and how it could potentially vault them into championship contention. There was a reason why the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns wanted to trade for Irving ... he's an All-NBA talent who moves the needle in a significant way when healthy and engaged. Trigg also discusses why the Mavs likely aren't done making moves before the Feb. 9 trade deadline, as the futures of Christian Wood and Tim Hardaway Jr. are very much up in the air.

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Dalton Trigg, Drew Johnson and Matt Galatzan converge to discuss the breaking Sunday news that the Dallas Mavericks have traded for Brooklyn Nets PG Kyrie Irving to form a star-studded backcourt with Luka Doncic. The guys talk about all the trade details and give their uncut initial reactions.

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On this emergency pod edition of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, Dalton Trigg is joined by DallasBasketball.com colleague Grant Afseth to discuss the latest reports that Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has demanded a trade just six days away from the deadline. The Dallas Mavericks, along with the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns have been named as the top suitors for potentially acquiring Irving before the deadline. The guys discuss potential trade packages and Irving's fit next to Luka Doncic in Dallas.

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Dalton Trigg is re-joined by co-host Drew Johnson to discuss the Dallas Mavericks' uncomfortable victory over the ailing New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. Although the Mavs got the win, it still felt somewhat like a loss given that Luka Doncic went down with a heel contusion and the rest of the team nearly blew a 31-point lead in his absence. From there, the guys talk about the delicate balance GM Nico Harrison is trying to strike between the "now" and the "future" with the NBA trade deadline just six days away.

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Dalton Trigg talks about the Dallas Mavericks moving back up the 5th in the West despite not having played a game since Monday. From there, he discusses Christian Wood's contract extension situation and why a potential trade with the Atlanta Hawks could make a lot of sense.

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