Mavs Step Back Podcast

Call it the bargaining stage of grief if you must… but after taking this week to let the news of the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis sink in… We’ve come to the conclusion that the sky isn’t falling after all. That is, at least not for this season.

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On Saturday night, around 11 p.m. central time, ESPN’s Shams Charania sent out a trade report on X that was so utterly shocking that everyone wondered if his phone had been hacked by someone trying to pull a prank. However, it was not a prank, as the Dallas Mavericks unexpectedly… and inexplicably… traded away 25-year-old franchise superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Absolute madness ensued in the sports world following such news.

The full trade:

Lakers receive: Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris

Mavs receive: Anthony Davis, Max Christie, 2029 first-round pick

Jazz receive: Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2025 second-round pick (LA Clippers), 2025 second-round pick (Dallas)

Our jaws are still dragging the floor. My guy Drew Johnson and I spent the better part of an hour on the latest Mavs Step Back podcast episode trying to make sense of what is likely the most shocking trade in NBA history.

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The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-98 on Friday night to end a three-game losing streak and improve to 23-19 on the season. Kyrie Irving led the way with 25 points, but P.J. Washington and Naji Marshall brought the toughness and mental fortitude that ultimately did OKC in. Could this win be a turning point for the season even though Luka Doncic still hasn't returned from a calf injury? Let's talk about it. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our Mavs Step Back newsletter on Substack to get early access to exclusive content like this in the future! Your support means the world to us! Subscribe here: https://mavericksstepback.substack.com/

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Before the Dallas Mavericks played the New Orleans Pelicans in the Big Easy on Wednesday night, Mavs Step Back caught up with the team's general manager, Nico Harrison, to talk about all the injuries that have occurred in the first half of this season, whether or not those injuries affect their trade deadline plans, Klay Thompson adapting to his new environment in Big D, and more! Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our Mavs Step Back newsletter on Substack to get early access to exclusive content like this in the future! Your support means the world to us! Subscribe here: https://mavericksstepback.substack.com/

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On today’s episode of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, we break down the Dallas Mavericks' 118-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, which snapped a five-game losing streak. We believe this was the Mavs' best win of the season so far. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter if you haven’t already!

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Despite not having Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II, plus Naji Marshall and PJ Washington being ejected due to a fight with Jusuf Nurkic, the Dallas Mavericks put on a defensive masterclass in a 98-89 win on the road against the Phoenix Suns. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the altercation and what led up to it, as well as some of the key performances from Dallas' 20th win of the season. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe!

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The worst-case Christmas Day scenario for the Dallas Mavericks was realized on Wednesday afternoon, as they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves and superstar Luka Doncic suffered a calf injury that will likely keep him sidelined for a significant period of time. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Mavs' near comeback from being down 28 points, led by Kyrie Irving, who finished with a game-high 39 points. Although Doncic's injury was a big blow, the guys discuss how the Mavs' roster was built to withstand this kind of adversity. Dallas is currently 6-2 without Doncic this season, so we'll see if they can keep up that success over the next several weeks.

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Luka Doncic returned from a heel contusion on Monday night and led the Dallas Mavericks with 27 points in a 132-108 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. With the win, the Mavs improved to 19-10 and remained No. 4 in the Western Conference Standings. From Daniel Gafford's domination to Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson's subtle impact, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down every aspect of Dallas' 14th win in 17 games. Tune in!

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After losing to the LA Clippers on Thursday, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back with a 113-97 win over the Clippers on Saturday despite Luka Doncic being out for a second consecutive game. Kyrie Irving returned from a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury, struggling to shoot the ball (6-25 FG), but Dallas had eight players score in double-figures to help secure the victory. Quentin Grimes led the Mavs with 20 points off the bench, pouring in 14 of those points in the fourth quarter alone. Let's talk about it!

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On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson present 10 trades the Dallas Mavericks could make between now and the NBA Trade Deadline in February. Some of the trades are more tame than others. Some involve bringing back former Mavericks like Derrick Jones Jr. and Dorian Finney-Smith. Others are more risky, like Dallas potentially taking a chance on Zion Williamson. Overall, the Mavs aren't desperate to make any trades at the moment, but front offices are always looking to improve their rosters, so let the spit-balling begin!

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