Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci catch up with Brian Dameris, a longtime friend of Dirk Nowitzki who attended his Hall of Fame induction ceremony this past weekend. We talk about Dirk's influence and legacy, both for those who knew him and those who didn't, and swap stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya talk about the team’s free agency thus far, Kyrie Irving’s new contract, the difficulty of sign-and-trades, and the chances this summer ends with fans being happy or upset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, Austin Garooya, Mike Piellucci, and Dave DuFour react to the Mavericks final weekend of the 2022-2023 season, Luka Doncic's press conference, and what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time to put things in perspective following a loss to the Cavaliers, some hyper-positive press conferences from Jason Kidd, and some alarming stats about the Maverick's shooting. Tim Cato returns with both D Magazine's Mike Piellucci and The Athletic's Dave DuFour to dig into the big-picture of the Mavericks' current problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got a rare glimpse of the Mavs without Luka Doncic on the court, and it didn't suck nearly as much as we all expected! What can we take away from it, specifically with how Porzingis played in his absence? Mike Piellucci of D Magazine is back with Tim Cato to discuss on this week's 77 Minutes. BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNT to The Athletic - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The debate regarding the best use of Kristaps Porzingis has continued during the 2021 season. What does the evidence tell us right now is the best move for the starting lineup & beyond? And can this Mavericks defense, Luka Doncic and others pick up the slack defensively to get Dallas to their destination? The Athletic's Tim Cato and The Athletic NBA Show's Dave DuFour debate and discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Karalla of Mavs.com joins Tim Cato as Tim brings four of his spiciest Mavericks opinions to the table concerning Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic and more after 10 games of regular season action. Will Bobby agree or disagree?? EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT to THE ATHLETIC @ theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been an up & down start for the Mavericks so far. A few wins - Some losses - Porzingis out of the lineup. Kinda what we expected, right? So have we been able to learn anything definitive after 8 games about Jason Kidd the coach, the rotation, how to effectively complement Luka Doncic, etc? Tim Cato, Dave DuFour, and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Ngaruiya returns to the show to talk more Mavericks with Tim Cato, hot off the heels of a win in Houston and the social media discussion regarding the Mavericks' "Leadership Council." Tim and Austin discuss the pros and cons, Jason Kidd's first 3 games, Kristaps Porzingis and more on a NEW 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got our own Sons of Slovenia, the Dvokorak podcast joining us on a NEW 77 Minutes with Tim Cato as Tim and his guests Luka (not that Luka), Matija & Tilen give their hometown perspective of their local legend and what they think Luka needs to win an NBA title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mavs preseason is in full swing. Which of the depth players will make the team, and who will be waived? Join Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci as they dive into the current preseason headlines, Mark Cuban's stance on vaccinated employees, concerns about the Mavericks' 3-point shooting percentage and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci are BACK with a new season of 77 Minutes, starting with takeaways from Mavericks Media Day 2021, the somewhat inevitable exit of one Bob Voulgaris, expectations for Kristaps Porzingis in his third year in Dallas, Luka Doncic and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato broadcasts LIVE from NBA Summer League and is joined by Mavs Moneyball's Kirk Henderson to react to the Luka Doncic extension, Mavericks free agency, unlocking Kristaps Porzingis, Dragic news and more NBA free agency talk on a NEW 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato talks to Mavs Moneyball's Josh Bowe about why this Dallas Mavericks season has been so unexplainable, and then digs into why the defense has taken such a step back. Fair warning: We didn't quite solve it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have the Mavericks really "struck out" in free agency so far, or is it merely perception? Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci return to the airwaves to chime in on Reggie Bullock, Nico Harrison's strategy so far, how a Dragic addition could help keep Luca Doncic happy, how the Mavericks value the draft, Dwight Powell's value to other teams and more NBA free agency reaction through a Mavs lens on 77 Minutes.  Parody open credit @squish41 on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato returns to 77 Minutes with D Magazine Sports Editor Mike Piellucci to discuss the upcoming free agency period for the Mavericks, their potential to land Kawhi Leonard, questions about the front office structure, the need for a veteran PG to pair alongside Luka Doncic and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What exactly does new GM Nico Harrison bring to the table for the Dallas Mavericks? What will the dynamic be with Michael Finley and Luka Doncic? What does Jason Kidd's past tell us about how the Mavericks view their culture and franchise? The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour make their arguments in conjunction with the official announcement of the new hires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should we think of the rumors of Jason Kidd as the Mavericks' next head coach? How much power will Mark Cuban have with a new GM in place? Saad Yousuf of The Athletic joins Tim Cato to react to recent Mavs headlines, Rick Carlisle's new gig and more. Read Tim's Mavs coverage on The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato returns to 77 Minutes with Dave DuFour to discuss the breaking departure of head coach Rick Carlisle, some names that could fill his role, Dirk Nowitzki getting an "official" role with the team and the guys address the rumor that Tim Cato's story caused all of these moves. Read Tim's story with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci return to the podcast airwaves to react to the end of the Donnie Nelson era in Dallas, his relationship with Luka Doncic, the rumors that Michael Finley could be his replacement and more. Plus Tim takes you inside the process of reporting the story that broke the news wide open on Monday. Get inside access to The Athletic with exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavericks and Luka Doncic trended on Twitter Monday morning due to a stellar piece written by our own Tim Cato concerning Haralabos Voulgaris, Luka Doncic and the Mavericks' front-office. Is this an issue that could keep Luka from staying long-term? Tim joins Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci to give more context to the story. Read the story with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavericks run against the Clippers came up short in game 7. Was it what we expected in the end? What steps could have given Dallas a series win? Could Rick Carlisle be on the move? And of course, what about Kristaps Porzingis? Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci bring their initial reactions to the end of the Mavericks' 2021 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavericks failed to close out the Clippers at home after Kawhi Leonard drops 45 on Dallas. Can Luka Doncic rise up? What can Rick Carlisle do to maximize Kristaps Porzingis in game 7? Law Murray, Clippers beat reporter for The Athletic joins Tim Cato for all your game 6 reaction and game 7 preview. Catch all of Tim and Law's coverage at The Athletic with an exclusive discount for new subscribers at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After another historic from Luka Doncic, the Mavericks pulled off a huge win against the Clippers in game 5. Can Dallas close out the series in the next game, or even at all? Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, Austin Garooya, Mike Piellucci, and Dave DuFour get together for a family pod/wake for the 2022-2023 Dallas Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavs drop 2 straight at home and the Clippers tie the series at 2 games a piece. Can a banged up Luka Doncic muster up another clutch performance? Can KP finally contribute at a higher-than-average level? What can Rick Carlisle do to ease the blow? Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci discuss. Get all of Tim Cato's Mavs coverage with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Clippers have won their first game of the series, cutting the Mavericks lead to 2-1. Can Dallas rebound at home in game 3? What main mistakes could have prevent a game 2 win? Tim Cato is joined by Doyle Rader to discuss the headlines out of game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavericks have shocked most of the NBA world by taking a 2-0 series lead over the LA Clippers. Luka Doncic is playing out of his mind, THJ and KP are contributing, and the team is getting stops. But is it sustainable? Could a sweep even be in order? The entire 77 Minutes crew of Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci discuss it all. Get all of Tim's Mavs coverage with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Mavs and Clippers for the second year in a row! How can the Mavericks change their fate this time around? Law Murray, Clippers reporter for The Athletic joins Tim and Mike for a big playoff preview, how to defend Kawhi, how Luka Doncic can find success, what Kristaps Porzingis' role should be and more. Read Tim and Law's playoff preview article with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Fischer, author of 'Built to Lose: How the NBA’s Tanking Era Changed the League Forever' joins Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci to chime in on the current state of the Dallas Mavericks, their place in the current high-dollar NBA, the KP/Luka rumors, front-office questions and more. Get all access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven and remember to buy Jake's book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato opens the Mavericks mailbag to answer questions from Reddit, Twitter and the like to give you a better perspective on the current state of the Mavs. Aside from health, is there anything up with Kristaps Porzingis' actual basketball ability? What are our hopes for a playoff run? And can we explain "Mavrello Ballovic?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Dwight Powell standing out the past few Dallas Mavericks wins, what is his true value to this team? And is it too early to label Josh Green a "bust?" The whole crew of Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even after a Luka buzzer-beater for the ages, the story of the Mavs currently is struggle, losses and a journey to a playoff berth. What do the latest losses tell us about the Mavericks' biggest needs? How do we feel now about the Seth Curry trade? Should Rick Carlisle evaluate his rotations and subs? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour discuss. Get full access to The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luka Dončić, Mark Cuban and the rest of the Mavs have made their feelings clear about the NBA's play-in tournament. But what are the actual pros and cons for the Mavs as they stand today? The Athletic's Saad Yousuf joins in on the Mavericks conversation as Tim Cato & Mike Piellucci debate the necessity of the format and reflect on Dirk Nowitzki's final home game in Dallas. Get discount all-access to The Athletic with our exclusive link - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mavs.com's Bobby Karalla stops by to talk the 5-game win streak for the Mavs, Luka Doncic's 3-point shooting, which players have jumped out other than the stars and more with Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci, plus Mike reveals a secret project he's been working on behind the scenes. Get all-access to The Athletic with the best possible deal at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, on the road en route to the Mavericks next game, catches up with Mike Piellucci following the loss to the Sixers, with the Mavs currently sitting 3 games under .500. Is it over? What needs to happen to make a run? Let's get through this together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trade deadline has come & gone with little action from your Mavs besides adding JJ Redick. What could he bring to a playoff push? What' the deal with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis' playing time lately? And why haven't the Mavs gotten more out of Josh Richardson? Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci discuss in a new 77 Minutes. Get exclusive access to The Athletic with a discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will this year's trade deadline and what moves the Mavs make effect Luka's long-term future staying in Dallas? Can we expect the Mavs to do anything with Kristaps Porzingis? Jake Kemp of The Ticket and Mavs contributor to The Athletic joins Tim Cato to discuss and debate the current and future states of the Mavericks as the 2021 trade deadline arrives.  Get exclusive discount access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Mavs coming out of the All-Star break looking more like the team we thought they were going to be, where do they currently stack up in the West? What kind of personnel moves could they make before the deadline that could help? The Athletic's own Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci discuss. Get Tim's coverage with an exclusive discount on The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavs are over .500, which is a task that seemed impossible a month ago. What's behind the sudden surge in wins and the positive momentum? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour welcome Dallas-ite Mike Piellucci of The Athletic's NBA staff to the show to chime in on the victories and dig deeper into Kristaps Porzingis' ongoing health issues. Remember to read TIm's article at The Athletic - get an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Luka Doncic blew up Twitter following his stellar performance against the Celtics, Tim Cato and Dave DuFour met in person with Doyle Rader and Austin Ngaruiya for a mega roundtable on the current state of the Mavs, Luka, Kristaps Porzingis trade rumors and more chaotic conversation on an all-new 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Mavs take an unexpected pause in game action due to weather, Tim Cato and Dave DuFour take the opportunity to go through the Mavericks roster player-by-player and sorted by playing time to decipher where the biggest weaknesses lie and what can change the most to help the Mavs continue their winning ways and clinch a playoff berth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavs have bounced back with multiple wins over the past week. But now that role players such as Maxi Klieber and Dorian Finney-Smith are getting involved in the rotation, what should we expect out of Kristaps Porzingis? Should the Mavs go make a move to add another player, or possibly even let go of KP? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we make of the Mavs' 6 game losing streak? Is Rick Carlisle to blame? The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour give their analysis of the situation and react to Luka's comments about effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luka Dončić has been the talk of the NBA for his recent triple-doubles. Can he average that number for the rest of the season and maybe throughout his career? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour dive into the question, dig into the Mavs' 3-point shooting a bit more and bring you their Rick Carlisle Press Conference Moment of the Week. Access The Athletic for only $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavs are without their main core of players, what can we learn from the past few games? What has KP looked like in his return? What should James Johnson's role be on this team? Get exclusive discount access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Dave DuFour react to the Mavericks recent struggles, Jaden Hardy's talent, and THAT Luka pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When will the Mavericks be back on the court and what do we know about how they can prevent contact tracing incidents going forward? The Athletic's Mavs beat reporter Tim Cato and Dallas editor Mike Piellucci discuss the situation and look back on the last few Mavericks games. And could Jalen Brunson be the next JJ Barea? Get full access to The Athletic and an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy episode #77! Does Luka Doncic have a shooting problem? What should we expect out of Willie Cauley-Stein, and what's to make of the Mavs' defense lately? The Athletic's Mavs beat writer Tim Cato and Dave DuFour of NBA Daily Ding dig into it on this week's '77 Minutes' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavericks shook the NBA world by absolutely demolishing the LA Clippers during the NBA's opening weekend of action. Was it a fluke performance, or a formula that can be repeated? The Athletic's Mavs beat writer Tim Cato and The Athletic NBA podcaster Dave DuFour recap the first few games of the Mavs' season, Luka, Dwight Powell, KP's injury status and more. Get 77 Minutes ad free at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices