After all the dust has settled and Summer League remains on the horizon, Mark Followill and Brian Dameris discuss the new look Dallas Mavericks for the 2025-26 season. The night of the 2025 NBA Draft was one to remember, and they talk about all of the memorable moments. 

They also talk about the latest with Kyrie Irving, the signing of D'Angelo Russell, and the newest two-way contract additions in Ryan Nembhard and Miles Kelly.

Dallas Mavericks Assistant General Manager Matt Riccardi stops by Studio 41 to talk with Mark Followill and Brian Dameris about his experience at the lottery, his journey back to the metroplex, and building the blocks of the Dallas Mavericks.

After a 1.8% chance of getting the first pick in the NBA lottery, the Dallas Mavericks will now have the franchises first lottery overall number one pick. Mark Followill and Brian Dameris recap their experience in watching the lottery, and breakdown what is next for the new Mavericks offseason. They also take a first look at projected first pick Cooper Flagg.

With the Mavericks season coming to an end, Mark Followill and Brian DeMaris recap both play-in games. The guys breakdown the possible moves ahead for Dallas, including how the Kyrie opting in or out decision will impact the roster. They discuss the vision for the roster moving forward and how long the Mavericks window is open with Anthony Davis.

The Take Dat With You crew are joined by Ben and Skin of Poor Spacing to preview the Mavericks play-in match up against the Sacramento Kings. The guys where the Mavs advantages are in this game and what they will need to focus on to slow down the Kings. The crew also takes time to recap Luka's return to Dallas.

The Take Dat With You crew are joined by Ben and Skin of Poor Spacing to preview one the biggest Mavericks regular season game with Luka's first game back in Dallas. The guys break down the emotions they will feel broadcasting the game along with how Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic will feel facing their former teams. They also take a deep dive into the play-in race and what the Mavs will need to do to clinch the 9th spot to get a home game.

After a 3-1 week on the road and a loss to the Nets at home, Mark Followill and Brian Dameris breakdown the 9th place Dallas Mavericks. The guys breakdown the possible huge lineups with Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II returning. They discuss the big performances from Jaden Hardy, Klay Thompson, and Naji Marshall on the road. They also say goodbye to 2-way players Kessler Edwards and Brandon Williams and the challenge of who to possibly bring back in the playoffs.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris breakdown Anthony Davis first game back and how big of an impact he can have with the Mavs fighting for a playoff spot. The guys take a deep dive into the Mavs role players Spencer Dinwiddie and Naji Marshall stepping up this past week. They also get into the recent play of the 2-way players and how Kai Jones how has showed he could be a have a bigger role next season.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris breakdown the Mavs loss to the 76ers and how it impacts the race for the 10th seed. They discuss the how strong P.J. Washington looked coming back from injury and how Max Christie is starting to look sharp again. The guys take a deep dive into the Mavs injury updates and they try to clear any confusion that the Mavs will not be forfeiting any games this season. They also get into the play of Brandon Williams and how he might be a key piece going into next season.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris breakdown the mavs gritty win over the San Antonio Spurs. They discuss Klay Thompson stepping up on and off the court after Kyrie's injury. They also get into the role players stepping up with Kessler Edwards and Brandon Williams having career highs this past week. They take a deep dive into the Western Conference Standings and how the Mavs can create some offense while the bigs get ready to return.