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| Who Dallas Mavericks Should Draft With Potential Top Pick in 2026 | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:37:12 | |
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss who they'd like the Dallas Mavericks to consider drafting if they end up near the top of the draft lottery for a second consecutive year. Darryn Peterson? AJ Dybansta? ... Kingston Flemmings? We have thoughts on all of them and more. Thanks for listening, and be sure to rate/review our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! As independent content creators, we greatly appreciate it! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1Ftsxg MERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/MavsStepBack Twitter/X - Dalton Trigg: https://x.com/dalton_trigg Twitter/X - Drew Johnson: https://x.com/CoachDrew33 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg== Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| 'End Of An Error': Dallas Mavericks Trade Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:47:07 | |
The guys give their raw, immediate reactions to the Dallas Mavericks trading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards and what it will mean for the Cooper Flagg era going forward! Thanks for listening, and be sure to rate/review our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! As independent content creators, that helps us out a lot, and we greatly appreciate it! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1Ftsxg MERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/MavsStepBack Twitter/X - Dalton Trigg: https://x.com/dalton_trigg Twitter/X - Drew Johnson: https://x.com/CoachDrew33 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg== Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Mavs Offseason Review & More with 4x Emmy-Winning ESPN Vet Bruce Bernstein | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:46:54 | |
As we get closer to the new-look Dallas Mavericks beginning their 2025-26 NBA season, there’s no better time to rehash all the moves that were made over the offseason. On Wednesday, 4-time Emmy-winning ESPN vet + “48 Minutes” Podcast co-host Bruce Bernstein joined us on a special episode of our Mavs Step Back Podcast to discuss what Mavs fans have to look forward to this coming season. Bernstein spent over 30 years at ESPN, including 15 years leading the network’s NBA studio programming. He brings deep behind-the-scenes insight, high-performance leadership stories, and sharp NBA analysis to every conversation.In this episode, we also discuss the Kawhi Leonard / Los Angeles Clippers scandal while also scouting some Mavs’ rivals. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe for more Mavs content to come! MERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.com SUBSTACK (FREE): mavsstepback.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1Ftsxg Twitter/X: https://x.com/MavsStepBack Twitter/X: https://x.com/dalton_trigg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg== Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Dallas Mavs' Derrick Jones Jr. Speaks on Challenge of Guarding LA Clippers, Kawhi Leonard & Others | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:12:38 | |
As the Dallas Mavericks continue to prepare for the first-round playoff series with the Los Angeles Clippers, defensive-minded forward Derrick Jones Jr. spoke with Dallas media on Friday about how he plans to guard Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Paul George. Thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button!
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| Daniel Gafford Previews Dallas Mavs vs. LA Clippers Playoff Series: 'Chemistry Through The Roof' | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:15:43 | |
Dallas Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford spoke to local reporters on Thursday after practice. The 25-year-old center previewed the Mavs' first-round NBA playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers as well as his fit in Dallas since coming over in a trade deadline deal earlier this season. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already!
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| Kyrie Irving Speaks on Dallas Mavs vs. LA Clippers Playoff Series, LeBron James vs. Luka Doncic | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:19:54 | |
Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving spoke with local reporters following practice on Thursday. He previewed the Mavs' upcoming playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, spoke on the comparisons between his partnership with Luka Doncic to what he had with LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers, being snubbed from the Team USA roster, and much more! Be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button if you haven't already!
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| Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers: Head Coach Jason Kidd Speaks Previews Playoff Series Post-Practice | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:16:07 | |
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd spoke to local reporters after practice on Thursday as the team continues to prepare for their upcoming NBA playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kidd speaks on the challenge of going up against Clippers head coach Ty Lue, who he knows well, the importance of P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, and much, much more! Thanks for listening and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button!
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| Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Pt. 3: Full Playoff Series Preview, Predictions | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:35:08 | |
The Dallas Mavericks are taking on the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs for the third time in five years, and our Mavs Step Back crew gets you ready for it with a full series preview and predictions.
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| Dallas Mavs' Blowout vs. Miami Heat Shows Playoffs Readiness; Luka Doncic MVP Snub Coming? | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:26:45 | |
The Dallas Mavericks blew out the Miami Heat 111-92 on a second night of a road back-to-back on Wednesday night, showing just how ready they are for the NBA playoffs. The Mavs locked up a Southwest Division title, a 50-win season and a first-round playoffs date with the Los Angeles Clippers for the third time in five years. We discuss that upcoming matchup, the questionable health of Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, why Luka Doncic not winning the MVP award might be a good thing, and much, much more! As always, thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Also be sure to leave us your comments on YouTube. We want to hear from you!
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| Dante Exum CLUTCH, Kyrie Irving & Luka Doncic Dominate in Dallas Mavs OT Win Over Houston Rockets | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:18:11 | |
The Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Houston Rockets in a thrilling 147-136 overtime win on Sunday afternoon at American Airlines Center. Dante Exum hit a buzzer-beating 3 to send the game to OT, Kyrie Irving led the way with 48 points, and Luka Doncic nearly had a 37-point triple-double while playing great defense down the stretch. The Mavs now have a two-game lead for the No. 5 seed in the West ... Let's talk about it! Be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button!
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| Dallas Mavs Have No. 1 Defense in NBA Over Last 14 Games (12-2); P.J. Washington is The X-Factor | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:24:10 | |
The Dallas Mavericks are humming at the perfect time with just six regular-season games to go until the NBA postseason. They've won 12 of their last 14 games, and they have the No. 1 defense in the league during that span. P.J. Washington has been one of the main reasons for Dallas' defensive uptick, and now that he's starting to see some 3s fall as well, the Mavs are looking like a team no one wants to face in the playoffs.
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| Kyrie Irving & Luka Doncic's Mavs Show Title-Contending Grit with 2 Straight Wins vs. Kings | 30 Mar 2024 | 00:28:03 | |
The Dallas Mavericks have now won 10 of their last 11 games after beating the Sacramento Kings for the second time in a four-day span. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and company now have sole possession of the 6th seed in the West standings with a chance to move up to 5th if they can end the Houston Rockets' 11-game win streak on Sunday. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!
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| Kyrie Irving Hits OUTRAGEOUS Buzzer Beater as Mavs Defeat Nuggets; Full Recap + Live Highlight (On YouTube) | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:28:38 | |
The Dallas Mavericks got a massive win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, as Kyrie Irving hit an unbelievable buzzer-beating floater with his left hand over Nikola Jokic to secure the 107-105 win. On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson break down every aspect of Dallas' win, including Luka Doncic's redeeming clutch 3-pointers to tie the game at 105-all after missing some clutch-time field goals and free throws. The guys also discuss Daniel Gafford's impactful defense on Jokic, and how P.J. Washington continues to have a positive impact on the game despite continuing his shooting slump.
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| Dallas Mavericks Sign PJ Washington to Long-Term Extension - Reactions! | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:35:05 | |
On this episode, we discuss the Dallas Mavericks officially signing versatile forward PJ Washington to a long-term contract extension and what it means for the immediate and long-term future. Also, what in the world is going on with this alleged Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Clippers scandal? And why is Mark Cuban getting involved? Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe to MavsStepBack.com for access to all of our Mavs-related written content as well MERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.com SUBSTACK (FREE): mavsstepback.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1Ftsxg Twitter/X: https://x.com/MavsStepBack Twitter/X: https://x.com/dalton_trigg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg== Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Kyrie Irving, Daniel Gafford Not Enough as Mavs Fall to SGA's Thunder; Will Luka Return vs. Nuggets? | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:22:20 | |
The Dallas Mavericks' four-game win streak was snapped on Thursday night, as they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road on what was also a second night of a back-to-back. Although Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford were stellar, the Mavs weren't able to overcome the absence of Luka Doncic, who missed the game due to hamstring soreness. With several days off before Sunday's afternoon game at home against the Denver Nuggets, the hope is that Doncic can return and help guide his team to a big win over his friend Nikola Jokic. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!
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| Luka Doncic Makes NBA Triple-Double History as Mavs Win Second Straight Game; West Standings Watch | 10 Mar 2024 | 00:30:37 | |
The Dallas Mavericks have won two consecutive games against the Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons, getting back on track after previously losing five of six games. On this episode, Dalton Trigg discusses the Mavs' last two wins, Luka Doncic making NBA triple-double history and a look ahead to what Mavs fans should be watching in the Western Conference standings going into Sunday's action. Thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Leave us your takes in the comments on our YouTube videos!
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| Dallas Mavs-Boston Celtics Reactions: Breaking Down the Luka Doncic vs. Jayson Tatum Debate | 03 Mar 2024 | 00:31:14 | |
On this episode, we break down the Dallas Mavericks' 138-110 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics from Friday night. Although the final score looked rough, there were a lot of positives to take away from this one. Also, we take a look at the Luka Doncic vs. Jayson Tatum "debate" and break it down by the numbers. Spoiler alert: It's a no-brainer win for Doncic. Thanks for listening and be sure to SUBSCRIBE! Also leave us your takes in our YouTube comments. We want to hear from you!
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| Luka Doncic's Mavs Bounce Back From Cavs Heartbreaker; Big Title-Contender Test vs. Celtics Looms | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:21:23 | |
After losing on a 59-foot buzzer-beater from Cleveland Cavaliers' Max Strus on Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic had a 30-point triple-double on his birthday, Kyrie Irving was money in the fourth quarter, P.J. Washington had a breakout offensive performance, and Dereck Lively II threw a block party with five on the night. The guys discuss all of this, as well as the big upcoming test against the Boston Celtics on the road.
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| Mavs Roll vs. Suns: Breaking Down Luka Doncic's MVP Chances, P.J. Washington's Defense & More! | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:41:22 | |
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns in a very important regular-season tiebreaker game on Thursday, 123-113. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were spectacular in the midst of a playoff atmosphere at American Airlines Center, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford continued to show their value, and Dallas extended its season-high win streak to seven games with a big four-game Eastern Conference road trip coming up. Thanks for listening and be sure to SUBSCRIBE! Leave us your takes in our YouTube video comments as well!
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| 7-GAME WIN STREAK: Mavs Down Suns; Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Dominate! Kevin Durant in "PJail?" | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:12:47 | |
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns 123-113 on Thursday night in a playoff atmosphere at American Airlines Center to extend their season-high win streak to seven games. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were dominant, combing for 70 points, P.J. Washington put Kevin Durant in "PJail" with some great defense... and the Mavs are looking more and more like a legitimate title contender with each passing game.
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| Daniel Gafford Interview: Adjusting to Dallas Mavs After Trade; Playing for J-Kidd, with Luka Doncic & Much More! | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:22:44 | |
On this special edition of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson interview newly-acquired Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford to talk about how he's adjusting to Dallas, playing alongside Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II and P.J. Washington. Other topics include: Mavs title chances, playing for Jason Kidd, and much, much more! Thanks for listening and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!
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| Dallas Mavs All-Star Weekend: Dereck Lively Shines, Luka Doncic All-Star MVP Odds & Much More | 18 Feb 2024 | 00:34:22 | |
The Dallas Mavericks' All-Star Weekend started off on a good note as they got to watch their rookie center Dereck Lively II make a big impact for Team Jalen en route to a Rising Stars Challenge championship win. Now, all eyes turn to Luka Doncic, who has +1900 odds to win the All-Star Game MVP on Sunday night. Will we finally get to see Doncic give effort during an All-Star game, or will he have one foot on the court and the other already on a plane to Cabo? From there, we take a look at the Mavs' "dark horse" championship odds, and Lively's response to ex-Mavs forward Grant Williams' eyebrow-raising comments in Charlotte. Thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Also, leave us your takes in the comment section of our YouTube videos! We want to hear from you!
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| Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic's Mavs Overpower Victor Wembanyama's Spurs; P.J. Washington Shines on Defense | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:29:12 | |
The Dallas Mavericks won their sixth consecutive game on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Kyrie Irving was electric, scoring 34 points, including an acrobatic finish over Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic did his normal MVP thing, and P.J. Washington continued to show why he's a crucial piece of this team's defensive identity going forward. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Mavs Step Back Podcast on Apple Podcasts and YouTube!
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| Mavs Extend Win Streak to Season-Best 5 Games; Can Luka Doncic Win MVP? | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:32:32 | |
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' ugly win over the Washington Wizards, which pushes their win streak to a season-high five games. The Mavs have one of the easiest remaining schedules in the league, so how many games must they win in order for Luka Doncic to win his first MVP award? Let's talk about it! Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!
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| Dallas Mavericks 2025-26 Schedule: Reactions, Breakdown & Predictions! | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:23:50 | |
The Dallas Mavericks' 2025-26 schedule has been released, and we're giving our initial reactions and predictions for how we think this upcoming season will play out. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already! MERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.com SUBSTACK (FREE): mavsstepback.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1Ftsxg Twitter/X: https://x.com/MavsStepBack Twitter/X: https://x.com/dalton_trigg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg== Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | |||
| Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington ELECTRIC in Mavs' Blowout Win Over Thunder! | 11 Feb 2024 | 00:17:11 | |
The Dallas Mavericks' Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington era started with a bang on Saturday afternoon, as they both got their first Mavs points on the receiving end of Luka Doncic alley-oop passes. The Mavs went on to hand the Oklahoma City Thunder their worst loss of the season, 146-111. Dalton Trigg recaps the game that left him feeling "buzzed." Are the Mavs back? They sure look like it.
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| Trade Review: Mavs Contenders with P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford? Spencer Dinwiddie Signing? | 09 Feb 2024 | 00:36:54 | |
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap what was a crazy trade deadline for the Dallas Mavericks, where they added P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford while also opening up a roster spot to potentially bring back Spencer Dinwiddie on the buyout market. The guys also discuss the Mavs' 122-108 win over the New York Knicks from Thursday night as well. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!
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| EMERGENCY POD: Mavs Trade for Hornets' P.J. Washington & Wizards' Daniel Gafford | 09 Feb 2024 | 00:22:05 | |
Dalton Trigg recaps a crazy Dallas Mavericks trade deadline, where they executed separate trades for Charlotte Hornets' P.J. Washington and Washington Wizards' Daniel Gafford, addressing their starting power forward and backup center needs. Also, now that Spencer Dinwiddie was traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Toronto Raptors and was bought out of his contract, the Mavs have been reported as one of the teams pursuing him to fill their final roster spot that was created by the two big trades. LET'S RECAP THE FIREWORKS WOOOOO ... BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE!!!
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| Dallas Mavs Trade Deadline Primer: Top Forwards & Centers to Pursue; Assessing Miles Bridges Risk | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:27:07 | |
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap Luka Doncic's recent historic tear, including his 73-point outburst against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. The guys also do an extensive trade deadline primer, taking about several key options the Mavs should consider. One of those options is controversial Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges. Is the risk worth the potential reward? Thanks for listening and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button!
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| LUKA DONCIC 73 POINTS: Dallas Mavs Bounce Back in Atlanta | 27 Jan 2024 | 00:19:22 | |
Dalton Trigg recaps Luka Doncic's historic 73-point night in the Dallas Mavericks' 148-143 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. It was the fourth-highest scoring game in NBA history, and the highest scoring game in the league since Kobe Bryant's 81 points in 2006 ... It was special. It was greatness. And for at least one night, the good vibes for Dallas returned.
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| Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavs Embarrassed by Phoenix Suns; What's Wrong with This Team? | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:31:16 | |
Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth recap what was an embarrassing Dallas Mavericks loss to the Phoenix Suns. What all is wrong with this team after losing three consecutive games in disheartening fashion? Is Jason Kidd the problem? Do they need to trade Tim Hardaway Jr.? Let's talk about it.
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| Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr. Combine for 83 Points without Luka Doncic; Mavs Down Pelicans | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:24:00 | |
Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth recap the Dallas Mavericks' thrilling 125-120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on MLK Day. Despite Luka Doncic missing his third consecutive game, Kyrie Irving and Tim Hardaway Jr. went off, combining for 83 points as the Mavs erased a seven-point fourth-quarter deficit. The guys also talk about Dereck Lively's return to action after a five-game absence, as well as the contributions of Grant Williams and Maxi Kleber as well.
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| Kyrie Irving Drops 44 Points, Out-Duels Jalen Brunson as Mavs Defeat Red-Hot Knicks | 12 Jan 2024 | 00:16:16 | |
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' thrilling win over a New York Knicks team that had been 5-0 since the OG Anunoby trade. Despite not having Luka Doncic, the Mavs beat the Knicks 128-124 with Kyrie Irving putting up 44 points, the most he's ever scored as a Maverick. He also had 10 assists while out-dueling Jalen Brunson, who played in Dallas for the first time since leaving in 2022 free agency. Thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button for trade deadline content to come.
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| NBA Trade Odds: Mavs Betting Favorites to Pull Off Pascal Siakam Deal with Raptors | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:20:17 | |
Dalton Trigg discusses the Dallas Mavericks being the betting favorites to pull off a Pascal Siakam trade with the Toronto Raptors, as well as some other power-forward upgrades that could be possibilities before the Feb. 8 trade deadline. A Mavs starting five of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., Pascal Siakam and Dereck Lively II would contend for a title in the West. As always, thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE.
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| Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic CLUTCH in Mavs Win Over T-Wolves; Highlights & Game Recap | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:20:30 | |
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Dallas Mavericks' best win of the 2023-24 NBA season, which was a 115-108 final score over the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves. Kyrie Irving and Luke Doncic combined for 69 points, but the Mavs got some much-needed boosts from Dwight Powell and Derrick Jones Jr. as well. The guys discuss it all on this one, and show Luka & Kyrie highlights if you're watching on YouTube! Thanks for listening and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!
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| Morning Coffee with Mavs Step Back: 8/11/25 | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:16:08 | |
Enjoy a cup of coffee with Mavs Step Back to start your week, as we review some of the Dallas Mavericks’ schedule leaks while looking forward to the full release later this week! Also, be sure to enter our Mavs Step Back giveaway, which is mentioned at the halfway point of this episode!
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| Luka & Kyrie Dominate in Mavs' Win Over Blazers; Pascal Siakam, Draymond Green Trade Rumors | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:30:27 | |
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' 127-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, where Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 70 points in just three quarters of action. From there, he looks ahead to what awaits the Mavs on the rest of this seven-game homestand, the injury status of Dereck Lively II and Grant Williams, and trade rumors involving Dallas, Toronto Raptors' Pascal Siakam and Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green.
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| Luka Doncic Drops 50-Burger on Christmas Day; Mavs Down Suns, 128-114 | 26 Dec 2023 | 00:37:33 | |
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson are back to recap the Dallas Mavericks' thrilling Christmas Day win over the Phoenix Suns, where Luka Doncic put up an insane stat line of 50 points, six rebounds, 15 assists, four steals and three blocks. The guys also discuss Dereck Lively II's epic return to action after an ankle injury, Grant Williams' continued struggles and much more! Thanks for listening and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button.
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| Injury-Plagued Mavs Hit a Wall; Optimism for Luka Doncic & Co. on Upcoming 4-Game Stretch? | 21 Dec 2023 | 00:25:12 | |
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Dallas Mavericks' 120-111 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers from Wednesday night, as well as look ahead to potentially better times ahead during the next four games on the schedule. Have the injury-plagued Mavs finally just hit a wall? Can Luka Doncic continue at his current pace without Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II? What are some trade solutions? We discuss all that and more. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!
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| Luka Doncic's 38/11/8 Not Enough, Mavs Lose to Nuggets; Lookahead to Red-Hot Clippers | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:24:17 | |
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets despite Luka Doncic's 38/11/8 performance in the Mile High City. Now 16-10, the Mavs are still in pretty decent shape in the West standings, but man... could they really use some reinforcements soon in the form of Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II and Josh Green. From there, Trigg looks ahead to Wednesday's game against the red-hot Los Angeles Clippers, who are winners of eight consecutive games. Thanks for watching/listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!
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| Luka Doncic's 39 Points Not Enough; Dallas Mavs Blown Out By T-Wolves | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:13:26 | |
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' blowout loss the Minnesota Timberwolves from Thursday night, ending their four-game win streak. Luka Doncic was great, and the Mavs jumped out to a promising 19-4 lead in the first quarter, but it wasn't enough to hold off the No. 1 defensive team in the league. Thanks for listening and be sure to SUBSCRIBE!
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| Luka Doncic Out-Duels LeBron James in Mavs' Win Over Lakers; Dante Exum Revelation! | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:32:13 | |
Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth recap the Dallas Mavericks' thrilling 127-125 win over the Los Angeles Lakers from Tuesday night. Luka Doncic out-dueled LeBron James, Dante Exum hit a career-high 7 threes, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Grant Williams filled it up, and Dereck Lively II competed well against Anthony Davis. The Mavs are off to their best start in the Jason Kidd coaching era at 15-8, riding a four-game win streak. As always, thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button on YouTube + leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
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| Latest on Kyrie Irving Injury; Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavs on Mini-Win Streak | 10 Dec 2023 | 00:26:52 | |
On this episode, Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' 125-112 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Aside from all the good stuff that happened, including Dante Exum's 23/6/7 performance with just one turnover, the Mavs had a scare, as Dwight Powell fell on top of Kyrie Irving's foot in the second quarter, and the star point guard had to leave the game. The Mavs dodged a bullet, as the injury was revealed as being just a heel contusion, but our recent DallasBasketball.com conversation with InStreetClothes.com's Jeff Stotts has us thinking Irving will miss more games than what most players miss on average with this particular injury. Also, what's going on with Maxi Kleber's pinky toe? He's about to miss his 17th game of the season out of 22 games overall. As always, thanks for listening! Be sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button!
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| Mavericks vs. Trail Blazers Betting Picks; 4 Trade Scenarios for Dallas | 08 Dec 2023 | 00:17:26 | |
Dalton Trigg makes some betting picks for Friday's matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers, as well as discusses four interesting trade scenarios for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving's squad as rumors and speculation ramp up this month. Thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that subscribe button! Check out DallasBasketball.com for more extensive Mavs coverage.
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| Luka Doncic Passes Larry Bird with 40-Point Triple-Double; Dallas Mavs Blowout Utah Jazz By 50 | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:18:40 | |
Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth recap the Dallas Mavericks' resounding 147-97 blowout win over the Utah Jazz from Wednesday night at American Airlines Center. Luka Doncic made history for the second game in the row, passing Larry Bird on the NBA's all-time triple-double list with a 40/10/11 stat line against the Jazz. Kyrie Irving was also stellar with 26 points of his own on 11-16 shooting, and there were other smaller contributions that didn't go unnoticed as well, like Dante Exum starting next to Luka and Kyrie, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper playing some great defense in 21 minutes off the bench. As always, thank for tuning in, and be sure to hit that subscribe button! Check out DallasBasketball.com for even more extensive Mavs postgame coverage!
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| Dereck Lively II Continues Rapid Development; Dallas Mavs Turnaround Imminent? | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:15:48 | |
Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth talk about the continued rapid development of Dallas Mavericks rookie big man Dereck Lively II, and how he's arguably outplayed Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren in his head-to-head matchups against them. The guys also take a look at the Mavs' upcoming schedule and discuss how a turnaround in the win column could be coming soon. One thing is for sure, Luka Doncic has remained as confident as he's ever been.
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| Morning Coffee with Mavs Step Back: 8/6/25 | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:18:51 | |
We're in the dead part of the NBA offseason, but we still have a lot of fun things to look forward to with this upcoming Dallas Mavericks season. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy your morning with Mavs Step Back!
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| Luka Doncic Predicts Dallas Mavs Turnaround Despite Recent Struggles: 'We're Gonna Win A Lot Of Games' | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:19:17 | |
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' loss to the OKC Thunder on Saturday night, where they came all the way back from down 24 points in the fourth quarter with an NBA record-breaking 30-0 run ... just to ultimately lose the game, 126-120. Luka Doncic and Dereck Lively II made NBA history despite the loss, and the team is optimistic about turning things around soon. On this episode, we talk about the Mavs' recent struggles, and why Doncic and company might be onto something when it comes to their optimism with the upcoming schedule.
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| Luka Doncic Drops 41 on Rockets' NBA-Best Defense; Mark Cuban Sells Mavs Majority Stake | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:26:06 | |
On this episode, Dalton Trigg talks about the shocking news from Tuesday afternoon that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is selling a majority state worth around $3.5 billion to the casino tycoon Adelson family. From there, he recaps the Mavs knocking off the Houston Rockets at home in a 121-115 victory with Luka Doncic putting up a 41/9/9 stat line with ZERO turnovers. Thanks for listening!
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| Luka, Kyrie CLUTCH in Mavs' Win Over LeBron's Lakers; Near-Collapse Avoided | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:31:28 | |
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Dallas Mavericks' 104-101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers from Wednesday night. Despite blowing a 20-point fourth-quarter lead, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving provided enough heroics to give the Mavs their seventh clutch win of the season. On this episode, the guys discuss the star duo's performance, the loss of Dereck Lively in this one to an injury (latest update provided), Richaun Holmes packing a punch off the bench, Josh Green making an impact, Christian Wood not backing up his trash talk, and much, much more. Thanks for listening and be sure to hit that subscribe button!
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