Mainstream Mavs Podcast: Recent Episodes
Mainstream Mavs Podcast
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Will and Jaren get into the Mavericks' Game 6 victory over the LA Clippers and talk about the Mavericks were able to close out the first round in a defining fashion. They then get into all the matchups that the Mavericks will face in their series in the Thunder as well as how the health of certain Mavericks players could have heavy implications on this playoff series. After previewing the Mavericks' second round matchup versus OKC in its entirety, they unravel the news of Jason Kidd getting a multi-year contract extension in Dallas.
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Will and Jaren talk about the Mavericks putting together their most complete performance of the season in their Game 5 victory over the Kawhi-less LA Clippers on the road to go up 3-2 in the series. Will and Jaren get into how the likes of Maxi Kleber and Derrick Jones Jr. stepped up on both sides of the ball in this contest, before singing their praises for Luka Doncic finally putting together an efficient offensive game in the playoffs. They get into how everyone played on both teams as well before getting into some things that the Mavericks can take with them from this game if they are to advance past the Clippers
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Will and Jaren get into the Mavericks 101-90 victory over the LA Clippers in Game 3 as well as their 116-111 loss in Game 4. Will and Jaren talk extesnively about the physicality that the Mavericks presented in Game 3, as well as how things took a turn for the worse in Game 4 with another slugish offensive first hald. They deep dive into all the matcups throughout both of these games as well as how individual players fared in both games before analyzing what adjustments the Mavericks will need to mkae if they want to take control of this series.
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Will and Jaren get into the Mavericks bounce-back win over the LA Clippers in Game 2, as the Mavericks responded with a much higher level of defensive intensity compared to Game 1. Jaren and Will first get into how the game played out from quarter-to-quarter before deep diving into how everyone played on both sides. They talk extensively about the adjustments that the Mavericks made in this game to be more prepared on both sides of the ball as well as how the Clippers didn't have their best showing.
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Will and Jaren discuss the Dallas Mavericks 109-97 loss in their first game of the 2024 NBA Playoffs versus the LA Clippers. They first discuss the game chronologically before getting into what went wrong for the Mavericks as well as what matchups the Clippers were able to exploit. They then get into all the potential matchups and adjustments we could see in Game 2, as well as how that could vary if Kawhi Leonard is healthy.
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Will and Jaren dive into the Mavericks' trilogy series versus the LA Clippers, as there is a ton at stake with the Mavericks playing the Clippers in the first round for the third time in the Luka Doncic era. Will and Jaren get into all of the individual matchups at play, as well as some wrinkes that either head coaches could try to tap into to throw each other off. They also talk extensively about the health of some players on both teams who weren't healthy to close the regular season, and talk about the ripple effects of those factors toward either team's chances in this series. They also talk a little bit about the Mavericks last two games of the regular season, even though they weren't important with Dallas already essentially locked in to their series versus the Clippers.
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Will and Jaren get into the Mavericks' back-to-back games against the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat, as they talk about the poise that the Mavericks came with on both sides of the floor in both contests. They get into the stakes that were at play in the Hornets game granted that it was the first time the two teams played each other since the trade deadline. After that, they get into the game against the Heat and how Luka and Kyrie's tough shotmaking led the Mavericks in a defensive oriented contest. Lastly, they talk a little bit about the Mavericks confirmed first-round matchup against the LA Clippers before wrapping the podcast up.
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Will and Jaren recap the Dallas Mavericks post-trade deadline stretch, as they return to the microphone with only four games remaining in the regular season for the Mavericks. They get into a variety of broader conversations regarding the Mavericks' recent turnaround, how impactuful some of their new personnel has been, how great the defense has been, as well as a brief look ahead to the Mavericks' remaining schedule and potential Playoff matchups. They are more excited than ever to get back on the podcast and appreciate everyone who has stuck with them amidst their hiatus!
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Will and Jaren talk about the two previous Mavericks wins (125-110) over the Memphis Grizzlies and (114-105) the Chicago Bulls. We discuss how the Mavericks stretched their undefeated season to 4-0. We also get into the game trends and how all individual players over this 2 game stretch. Will and Jaren also dive into the legitimacy of the Mavericks' 4-game winning streak and hash out the positives and negatives the Mavericks face before their Friday matchup against the Denver Nuggets.
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Will and Jaren talk about everything that occurred amidst the Mavericks' first two regular-season games against the San Antonio Spurs (126-119 W) and Brooklyn Nets (125-120). They talk about everything that went down from a game trend perspective in both games before talking about the individual significance of each game as well as how incredibly Luka Doncic played down the stretch in both games. Lastly, Will talks about concerns fans may have over the Mavericks' rotation through 2 games after Jarens' Wi-Fi incidentally disconnects. There's a lot more in this near hour and a half episode though, so you'll just have to listen.
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Will and Jaren discuss the news and overall significance of Mavericks' guard Josh Green agreeing to a reported three-year $41 million contract ahead of the contract extension deadline for the 2020 NBA Draft class on October 23 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. Will and Jaren then discuss the pros and cons of the Mavericks' last preseason game and talk about how it was a stark contrast from the rest of the preseason. They then pray for good health for Luka Doncic and Jaden Hardy in regard to their playing status ahead of the Mavericks' regular season debut against the San Antonio Spurs before cutting the episode short as they decided that they are going to move their season predictions to the other podcast coming out today due to time constraints.
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Will and Jaren sit down to discuss the recent news coming out of Mavericks training camp and preseason as the team just returned from a long stretch of international travel. They talk about the injuries and moves around the margins that the Mavericks have made since they've been back in Dallas, before transitioning to the main topic of the pod cast which is "Potential breakout and wild card players for Mavs this year". After sifitng through their respected lists, they provide a brief preview of the Mavericks final preseason game against Detroit on Friday, October 20.
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Will and Jaren cover the Dallas Mavericks' past two preseason games where they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-96 in Abu Dhabi and then to Real Madrid 127-123. They start off by covering the injury concerns of both Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving respectively. They start off by talking about the actual contents of both of the respected games before getting into how each individual player has fared in preseason so far, as well as what generalizations we can make based on how certain players have played.
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Will and Jaren talk about their month-long absence from the podcast and their reasoning for that. They talk about how much they appreciate the fans who stuck with them amidst some personal issues derailing their ability to podcast the last month. They then get into the Mavs' first preseason game in Abu Dhabi versus the Minnesota Timberwolves where they lost 99-111. They talk about who stood out and separate the segments of the game into two distinct halves as the Mavericks starters didn't play after the first half barring Olivier-Maxence Prosper. There's a ton to get into in regard to the preseason game, but will and Jaren stress that Mavs fans can only validate so much of what we are seeing on the court since it's literally only preseason. Will and Jaren finally ended the podcast by wrapping it up with some things that were media-day and news-related regarding the Mavericks and the general NBA that they missed during their month-long sabbatical.
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Will and Jaren interview site expert from thesmokingcuban.com Noah Weber. Noah goes into detail about how he became a Mavs fan, as well as his fondest memories of Dirk Nowitzki and the early 2000s/2010s Mavericks teams when growing up. Will and Jaren then steer the direction of the conversation towards the Mavericks off-season, and talk about how the Mavericks fared in all facets of the off-season starting with the draft to the present day. They then talk about some of the lapses the Mavericks suffered last season and provide answers as to what they may need to do to correct them this year, granted they want to be in the playoff picture in 2024. Lastly, they all provide a tentative outlook towards next season and what fans should expect, then dissect what moves may still come either mid-season or before the end of training camp.-Follow us on Twitter @Mainstream214 and like, subscribe, and give us a good rating or comment down below on whatever listening platform you are listening on, thank you for listening to this podcast and supporting!Also check out thesmokingcuban.com for new articles about the Mavs coming out almost daily from Will and Jaren! You can find all of our links posting our work on our personal Twitter (X) pages: @willmillj & @JarenBoslowMake sure to check out Noah's work over at The Smoking Cuban as well, he'll be extremely plugged in this year on Mavericks coverage so stay tuned!You can find all his articles and other Smoking Cuban related content @noahweber00 & @thesmokingcuban on Twitter (X).
Will and Jaren briefly discuss how Dante Exum, Josh Green, and Luka Doncic are faring in their respected group play stages at the FIBA World Cup before filling the void of a very dry news week for the Mavs by looking back at the 10 best moments from last season. They talk about the overarching significance of each moment as well as how they rank in comparison to each other. It's a fun episode despite the lack of content at this point in the off-season, and Will and Jaren go just a little too in depth when reciting some of their favorite moments of last year given it was their first season doing the podcast and they have lots of special memories to pull from despite how bad Dallas finished the year.
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Jaren interviews long-time Mavs fans Debbie O'Reilly and her son, and former Mavs ball-boy, Dalton Pybus in one of the more insightful episodes we've done so far. They talk about Dirk's Hall of Fame enshrinement and what it was like to attend as well as their experiences meeting other Mavs and former Mavs. They also talk about meeting Dirk and crashing a San Antonio Spurs Hall of Fame party during their epic trip to Springfield, Massachusetts. They end the podcast discussing how the Mavericks will look next season and provide a hopeful lookout before getting into just how insane some of the Mavericks' early 2000s rivalries were when Dirk was in his prime.
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Will and Jaren dissect the Mavericks 2023-24 schedule for this upcoming NBA season to the best of their abilities. They start by diagnosing marquee matchups and talk about how excited they are for a slew of affairs that include the mid-season tournament, the first game of the season versus otherworldly San Antonio Spurs' rookie Victor Wembanyama, the Christmas Day game versus the Phoenix Suns, as well as many others! They then divulge into the strength of schedule for Dallas and talk about where the roughest stretches of their season lay. They talk about how the Mavericks should better counteract these rough stretches comparable to last year, and place an emphasis on an attitude change needing to come from the "top down" in the Mavericks organization if they wish to not drop as many winnable games as last year. Then, they get into how the likes of Josh Green, Dante Exum, and Dwight Powell have been faring in FIBA World Cup preparation play for the Australian and Canadian national teams respectively. They touch up on Luka Doncic's thigh injury that kept him out of an August 12th affair versus Team USA in Spain, and voice their excited-ness for Luka's upcoming World Cup run with Slovenia. Lastly, they touch up on the Mavericks opening up extension talks with Josh Green ahead of the October 23rd deadline for them to work and extension out together.
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Will and Jaren talk in detail about the Mavericks signing former Slam Dunk Contest champion Derrick Jones Jr. to a year fully-guaranteed veteran minimum contract. They talk about the defensive versatility Jones can bring to the Mavericks guarding 2-4, as well as how he'll fit offensively as a part-time short roller, excellent cutter, and transition finisher. They touch up on Jones' less than ideal 3-point percentage, and talk about how it going up could be improved given the openness of his spot up shots since he'll likely become a benefactor of Luka Doncic's playmaking. They then divulge into the Mavericks' recent training camp additions of Greg Brown III and Joe Wieskamp before rounding out the segment by posing the question of, "Who will get the Mavericks last 2-way roster spot?" Lastly they talk about how much Jones raises the floor of this Mavericks team before previewing Dirk Nowitzki's Hall of Fame enshrinement on Saturday in Springfield, Massachusetts. They talk glowingly about Dirk and how much he deserves the honor and Jaren gives us a personal anecdote on Dirk's personal significance to him.
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Will and Jaren predict the Mavericks record for the 2023-23 NBA season and sift through a slew of different scenarios in which could occur to the Mavericks and elaborate upon how the Mavericks will fare in each scenario. The first scenario being if the Mavericks go into the season with their current roster. The second scenario being if the Mavericks make a trade for a starting center or upgrade their wing spot. The last scenario is the doomsday scenario, where he injuries or some other issue have derailed the Mavericks season. After predicting records for each scenario, Will and Jaren talk about what factors could potentially lead to their predictions being skewed such as the Mavs rookies performing above expectations or Jaden Hardy's role being limited in the lineup. Lastly they talk shop for a few minutes and end the podcast by talking about their excited-ness for their content coming out in August as well as their new role as contributors at The Smoking Cuban!
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Will and Jaren hop back on after almost a 2 week sabbatical from doing any podcasts together to fully wrap up the Mavs Las Vegas Summer League trip and their last game against the Atlanta Hawks in which they routed them fairly easily in a final score of 101-80. They talk about everyone who stood out in Summer League from promising un-drafted players like Jordan "Jelly" Walker, Taze Moore, and Brandon Randolph to rookie standouts and 2-way players who developed marginally throughout Summer League such as Dereck Lively, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, AJ Lawson, and Mike Miles Jr. They talk about all of their respected roles, how what they did in Summer League could translate to the NBA level, and what each prospect still needs to work on post-Vegas. They also commend Summer League head coach Jared Dudley for his work with the Mavs younger players and finish their summer league wrap up by commending Nico Harrison and the Mavs scouting department for shifting the culture in terms of the Mavs developmental system with young players given it will likely be an integral bridge to success if Luka Doncic stays and Kyrie Irving leaves Dallas or exceeds his prime in the coming years. Lastly, they wrap up with some sprinkles of news and rumors throughout the last 2 weeks such as what the Mavericks might do via trade to address the center position or what they may do with their remaining $6 million that they still have left in their mid-level exception.
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Will and his friend Ethan (a tentative Mavs fan who is trying to learn more but is very passionate about basketball) wrap up a 98-96 OT summer league victory for the Mavericks over the Golden State Warriors as well as the 112-91 dismantling of the Indiana Pacers in this one. He talks about the defensive identity and young culture that has been fostered on this you Mavs summer league team and how much of a stark contrast it is to previous summer league teams for the Mavs over the last few years. He talks about key role players and how they fared in both games like AJ Lawson, Taze Moore, and Jordan Walker and how they could all potentially be guys that harness the last two 2-way spots the Mavericks have after signing Mike Miles Jr. (who's also been very impressive) to a 2-way deal yesterday. They then talk about how the rookies fared in both games and just how much potential Dereck Lively II has despite him still needed to continue on an upward trajectory on that developmental curve quite some more before he's ready to start. Lastly they talk about how impressive O-Max Prosper and AJ Lawson were defensively and praise O-Max as a tried and true day 1 ready rotation player after he imposed his will on fellow first round pick Jarace Walker in tantalizing fashion before talking about how the continued polishing of AJ Lawson's game will be integral to him earning a regular or 2-way spot on the Mavericks roster after an impressive and hyper-efficient 10-12 shooting performance against the Pacers in summer league.
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Will and Jaren talk about the Mavericks debut in NBA 2k24 Summer League in their first loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder 90-81 and their following comeback win against the Philadelphia 76ers 111-103 in this one. They start by divulging into the individual performances of key summer league players and how they performed relative to expectation for the Mavericks all the way from new rookies Dereck Lively II/Olivier-Maxence Prosper, to returners such as, Jaden Hardy/McKinley Wright IV/AJ Lawson, and intriguing bright spots such as Taze Moore/Brandon Randolph/Jordan "Jelly" Walker/Braxton Key. They then indulge in a topic of discussion regarding the actual game-play and talk briefly about how both games fared from start to finish from a team perspective. They also engage in a little bit of free agency and the trade market discussion at the very beginning of the podcast and talk about what direction the Mavericks will go in given their mediocre flexibility they have before getting into some players the Mavericks have been rumored to go after at or may be a decent fit.
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Will and Jaren cover the huge sign and trade that sends Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams to the Dallas Mavericks on a 4 year/$53 million contract that sees both Dallas and Boston accruing 2 2nd round picks in the process whilst the Mavericks give up Reggie Bullock and a 2030 pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs. Will and Jaren talk about how significant it is for the Mavericks as well as Dallas to finally get a free agent that was heavily rumored to come here and WANTS to be here. They then talk about Grant Williams basketball fit with the Mavericks, and talk about how he can be the quintessential non-one dimensional 3&D role player the Mavericks have been coveting as far as bigger wings go. They then move on to the failed Matisse Thybulle offer sheet the Mavericks used to try and steer away the RFA from Portland with and how good of a fit it could of potentially been, whilst also recognizing it could've been a drastic overpay and the Mavericks will need to pivot quickly if they wish to acquire another wing with their potential full MLE still remaining 6 days into free agency and fairly limited options still on the table. Lastly they talk about what the Mavericks will do next with Marc Stein reporting that they are still in need and pursuit of a starting center, as well as how the Mavericks could still use their flexibility to split the MLE between 2 player or make a trade where they take back more salary than is outgoing to get the 2 longing needs for this team (A starting caliber center and rotation wing, or a starting caliber wing and rotation big).
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Will and Jaren cover the so far fairly underwhelming start to NBA free agency for the Dallas Mavericks, one in which they are poised to cash in on a window towards championship contention after the reliving re-signing of Kyrie Irving at the figure of $126 million over 3 years with a player option in year 3. Jaren and Will talk about how the Mavericks were smart to get Kyrie back at a realistic figure that still gives them flexibility, but also doesn’t risk losing Kyrie by “hard balling” him. After talking about the importance of retaining Kyrie, Will and Jaren talk about how it is now quintessential to the Maverick’s being that they build a championship ready roster, or at least one that is in the upper-sphere of contenders given Luka and Kyrie are on contracts that will end around the same time and the Mavericks have very few limited draft assets and young players to expend in future trades (or at least ones they’d be willing to give up). Next they talk about the other moves the Mavericks made such as bringing back sharpshooter and 3-level scoring veteran guard Seth Curry for 2 years using the bi-annual exception. They talk about Seth’s fit and how this could bode credence to the fact that the Mavericks will be making a trade involving Tim Hardaway Jr. soon given his contract as well as their logjam at guard. Barring their welcome back to Seth, they talk about the Mavericks retaining Dwight Powell at 3 years for $12 million and how it is a very respectable figure for him to re-sign on if it is in an off the bench, sort of mentor role to Dereck Lively where he can contribute within the margins, but they do preface that will end up being a pretty bad move in terms of the complete lack of asset management if Powell is the last big man added to this Mavs roster. They touch up on the Mavericks signing Dante Exum to a veteran minimum contract and talk a little bit about what he could potentially bring to the table as a flyer if he pans out, essentially playing the Frank role, before they get into the cap logistics the Mavericks could use going forward to still be able to use their full MLE as well as how they can do that in tandem with making other trades. Despite the offseason not being over, Will and Jaren reciprocate the sentiment that most Mavs fans have of desperation and despair given the Mavericks have let a lot of guys slip off the board but they do talk about the moves they can still make as well as multiple targets not just in FA, but in trades as well the Mavericks could look to to build a holistic roster featuring better wing defense and rim protection, but they do preface to be cautious given the failures of the past regime as well as Nico Harrison having not proved himself in the free agency sphere of things during his tenure in Dallas as of yet. -Follow us on Twitter @Mainstream214 and like, subscribe, and give us a good rating or comment down below on whatever listening platform you are listening on, thank you for listening to this podcast and supporting!
Will discusses the anticipation before NBA free agency kicks off at 5:00 PM CDT and gauges how Mavs fans and himself are feeling with the big day on the horizon. He then does some housekeeping and talks about Dwight Powell likely coming back, the Mavericks exercising Reggie Bullock's team option as well as if Kyrie Irving will remain in Dallas after he is reported to be driving his market up by taking other free agency meetings, specifically with the Phoenix Suns. Next, he pulls out the complete free agency big board and sifts through potential free agent and trade targets that the Mavericks have been rumored with as well as some prospective dark horse candidates to sign with Dallas that are maybe smaller names or have been swept under the radar in the rumor mill. Lastly, he gives his farewell given its the last podcast before free agency and talks about how vastly important this offseason is for the Mavericks.
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Will and Jaren analyze a variety of factors with all the recent names that the Mavs have been linked too so far before free agency and prime trade season starts as they go in depth into each player's on court performance and talk about how their roles would vary accordingly if they played for the Mavericks as well as how good of a basketball-fit each player would be. They then talk about each player's contract situation and survey the route as to how the Mavericks could get each player and if it would be worth it or not, whether its from using the full MLE, the BAE, or even via trade. They talk about the likes of Bruce Brown, Harrison Barnes, DeAndre Ayton, Tobias Harris, and Grant Williams and also diagnose how plausible it would be for each player to actually be in a Mavericks uniform next season before talking about some cap ramifications surrounding the proposed DeAndre Ayton trade that the Phoenix Suns reportedly turned down from the Maverick's because of the potential inclusion of JaVale McGee. They sift through different cap scenarios such as potentially stretch waiving a Maverick, seeing what Kyrie Irving potentially signs for, as well as segueing McGee to a 4th team and they talk about which cap gymnastics would be applicable as well as which ones would be too burdensome to try for the Mavs before each of them give their opinion on which scenarios they'd like to see Ayton in Dallas in. Lastly, they talk about the Adrian Wojnarowski report that came out as they were recording live which talked about how heavily a possibility Kyrie Irving remaining in Dallas seems to be.
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Will and Jaren dissect new fan favorite Olivier-Maxence Prosper's (O-Max) full on court fit with the Mavericks as well as his strengths and weaknesses. They then talk about what his potential role with the Mavericks could look like as well as how high energy of an individual he is and how much his youth and charisma will be beneficial for the team from an off-court perspective as well before giving a quick debrief on new Mavs 2-way guard Mike Miles Jr, as well as former UAB guard and current exhibit 10 signee for the Mavericks, Jordan Walker. Next, they talk about the post-draft introductory press conference the Mavs had and talk about how ready and vetted the 2 rookies were for the interview process, as well as how impressed they were with both Lively and Prosper's answers. Lastly they get into Dereck Lively's on court fit and potential upcoming role with the Mavericks once the season starts, a continuum of their previous podcast right before the draft where they diagnosed Lively as a Maverick draft target and did a whole player profile on him. (Make sure to check it out if you haven't already!)
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Will and Jaren encapsulate an A+ draft night from the Mavericks, one in which they consolidated Davis Bertans along with their originally slated 10th overall pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the No. 12 overall pick in a salary-trade-back scenario in which they selected Dereck Lively at pick No. 10 and then went on to use their newfound trade exception to absorb Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes as well as the No. 24th overall pick and then they went on to select Olivier-Maxence Prosper with the aforementioned pick. They talk about the excitement surrounding the night as well as what their reactions were on their YouTube livestream. Lastly, they tentatively diagnose each prospect and talk about the exciting attributes they can add to the Mavericks and talk about the overall significance of the night and how it could potentially be franchise altering if Nico Harrison truly did hit the nail on the head 2 drafts in a row.
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Will and Jaren divulge into their official 2023 NBA Draft preview for the Dallas Mavericks who are slated to select No. 10 overall in this year's NBA draft. They start off by talking through various scenarios the Mavericks could choose to roll with come draft night and talk about the various possibilities and risks/rewards with each potential move. They also talk about various rumors that have came to the forefront in recent days surrounding potential trade, draft, and free agent targets the Mavericks are reportedly interested in and diagnose the validity of each rumor as well as if the given rumor would be a favorable scenario for Dallas if it were to actually happen. Lastly they hash out some different shot in the dark prospects the Mavs could potentially be looking at if they were to trade back or perhaps even take a huge reach at 10 before they finish with the draft profile for Duke forward Cam Whitmore, with the recent news that he could potentially fall to 10 in this year's draft after almost being a surefire top 5 selection in the ensuing weeks leading up to the draft. They then say their farewells and talk about their excitement for the draft and give any lasting predictions before they get ready for their livestream for tonight. (Will be on the Mainstream Mavs YouTube Channel for the entirety of the draft)
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Will and Jaren cover the highly touted center prospect out of Duke, Derek Lively II, and hash out his draft profile by micro-analyzing his offensive and defensive strengths and weaknesses, making comparisons for his ceiling and floor as a propsect, and by diagnosing how volatile a prospect he is given some of his weaknesses but also very intriguing swing factors such as his ability to shoot the 3 and pass out of the short roll. Lastly, they talk about how being able to trade back and still get Lively would be most optimal, but preface the Mavericks should consider him at 10 as well.
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Will and Jaren decipher through 3 more late lottery projections as they hash out the draft profiles for Cason Wallace, Kobe Bufkin, and Bilal Coulibaly. They get into each players strengths and weaknesses and how dynamic each player is respectively from a wing and point of attack perspective defensively. They then get into the biggest swing factors for each player and what could make or break the potential that they have in their NBA careers. They also rate how good of a fit each player would be in Dallas as well as what their expected role would be. Lastly they denote a comparable NBA player of the past or present for each player ceiling and floor and give them a boom or bust (how volatile their career trajectory is) rating out of 10. -Follow us on Twitter @Mainstream214 and like, subscribe, and give us a good rating or comment down below on whatever listening platform you are listening on, thank you for listening to this podcast and supporting!
Will and Jaren profile Overtime Elite forward Ausar Thompson and Kansas standout Gradey Dick in this rendition of their draft profiles. They go over each players strengths and weaknesses as well as what their projected ceiling and floor, before diagnosing a boom/bust rating for each player as well as an NBA comparison. They also go over individual questions for each player such as, "Will Thompson ever develop his shot creation?" and "Will Dick ever be able to add size and strength for defensive purposes?" plus much more.
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Will and Jaren start the first rendition of their 2023 draft profiles for the Dallas Mavericks with some bangers with 3 of the highest projected lottery talents in the 2023 NBA Draft. They talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the versatile 6'7 point guard Anthony Black, one of the more surefire 3 & D prospects in the class with Taylor Hendricks, and potential wing and small ball 5 Jarace Walker. They also diagnose each player's pros and cons, each players ceiling and floor, each player's current or past NBA comparison, how each players role would differentiate based on if they were picked by the Mavericks, and they lastly give their 2 cents on how volatile each player's career trajectory could potentially pan out. Despite Black, Hendricks, and Walker being projected to go before the Mavericks (who are slated to have the 10th pick in this year's draft) in most mock drafts, Will and Jaren talk about how if any of these players fell, the Mavericks will at least need to consider keeping the pick based on the talent of these individuals.
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Will and Jaren talk about the rumors surrounding superstar LeBron James and his potential linking to the Dallas Mavericks by virtue of multiple reports within the national media this past week detailing that Kyrie Irving supposedly "wants the Mavericks" to trade for LeBron this ensuing offseason. They then finish off their last season in review/player profile with Kyrie Irving and talk about his potential continued pairing with Luka Doncic and how that would look, how Kyrie's impending free agency decision will effect the Mavericks as well as if they think he'll stay or not, and lastly they talk about how good Kyrie is and how if he and the Mavericks can best curate the on and off court decision making process together, they could build something noteworthy next season if Kyrie stays in a Dallas uniform past this summer,
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Will diagnoses Luka Doncic's full 2022-23 All NBA 1st team season in this one. He starts off by detailing what strides he has made offensively every year in his career since his rookie season than brings up the negatives or 'knocks' upon Luka's game such as conditioning or complaining to refs and talks about how he can improve within the margins in certain areas. He then talks about the staples in Luka's game and how it makes him so effective before stressing how paramount it is to the Mavericks to build a decent roster around him so they don't potentially lose him in the coming years. Lastly, he talks sparingly about Luka's fit with Kyrie Irving as well as the steps the Mavericks need to take to ensure they don't lose their coveted franchise cornerstone.
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Will and Jaren walk step by step over Tim Hardaway Jr, Reggie Bullock, and Maxi Kleber's 2022-23 season for the Dallas Mavericks and talk about the full extent of their season, what went well for them this past year as well as what didn't go well for them comparable to other seasons in their careers, what they could all improve upon, where they took a step in their game from the 2021-22 playoff run, and finally they give a sustainability rating for each player in regards to his future in Dallas as well as a surprising stat to encapsulate their season.
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Will and Jaren hop back on the microphone to rekindle the past couple weeks in terms of the rumors involving Kyrie Irving's impending free agency as well as the Mavericks officially getting the number 10 overall pick in this years NBA Draft and the possibilities that come with that (though they are reserving actual fake scenarios involving the draft for future podcasts in that regard). They talk about the reasoning as to their absence from the podcast as well as the content they hope to flush out during a hopefully eventful summer for the Mavericks. Mainly though, they divulge into Josh Green's season in review and talk about where he made his biggest leap, where he needs to improve further, as well as what his biggest strengths and weaknesses were this past season.
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Will and Jaren discuss the rigid dichotomy between the Mavericks keeping their pick or it conveying to the New York Knicks as the NBA Draft Lottery is set to ensue tonight (5/16) at 7:00 PM CT on TNT. They divulge into players that may be available in the Mavericks range if they are to keep their pick, pose the question if the Mavericks should trade their pick or not, talk about if the pick somehow lands inside the top 4, and much much more. Lastly they stress just how important this night is for the Mavericks as a franchise as it could potentially steer them back on course after a very derailed season.
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Will and Jaren decipher the late season comments Mark Cuban made in pre-game media availability a month back ago in the 3rd to last game of the regular season against the Sacramento Kings and talk about the validity of his claim versus Jalen Brunson's camp's claim in regards to the merit and reasoning as to why Jalen Brunson left Dallas as well as some of the details surrounding his departure. They then get heavily into a variety of divisive topics that they handpicked from Tim Cato's recent article on The Athletic such as, "How fractured is the Christian Wood situation in Dallas?", "What options do the Mavericks have if they retain their top 10 protected draft pick?", and "What will happen to the stability of this franchise if Kyrie Irving leaves the Mavericks this offseason?", along with much more from the article before wrapping up the podcast in a very pessimistic sort of fashion after pin pointing just how important this offseason is for the Mavericks.
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Will and Jaren dissect the very convoluted season of Christian Wood and his time in Dallas. They talk about the Mavericks negligence to extend him as well as the overall asset mismanagement regarding the situation and how there was a sincere disconnect between the coaching staff and front office. They also talk about how his time in Dallas is likely finished and subsequently go over the situation from top to bottom and how this all could’ve been prevented through lineup optimization or not trading for him in the first place. They then go over both the strengths and weaknesses of his game as well as what he needs to improve on going forward in his NBA career as well as what he improved upon the most in his time in Dallas. They then denote one “surprising stat” to attribute to his season as well giving him a sustainability rating for his future in Dallas before covering fellow Maverick teammate Theo Pinson on a more micro scale towards the end of the podcast. -Follow us on Twitter @mainstream_mavs and like, subscribe, and give us a good rating or comment down below on whatever listening platform you are listening on, thank you for listening to this podcast and supporting!
Will and Jaren dissect the seasons of Dwight Powell, Frank Ntilikina, & JaVale McGee and subsequently get into each of their respected contract situations as well as how they performed relative to expectations this past season. They also get into what they could do better next season as well as some of the bright spots each of them flashed throughout a season that was extremely convoluted with dread. Lastly, they divulge into a surprising stat with each player as well as denoting each player a sustainability rating out of 10 as far as their future in Dallas is concerned.
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Will and Jaren attempt to micro-analyze the seasons of Davis Bertans, Markieff Morris, and Justin Holiday and how they fared in their 2022-23 season with the Mavericks. They dive into their strengths and weaknesses, what they improved upon from last season to this season, and what they could do to marginally improve next season. They then talk about some surprising stats and how they coincide with each respected player's on-court performance as well as their sustainability going forward as they pose the question 'Will these player be back with the Mavericks next year?'
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Will and Jaren talk about the Mavericks 2 two-way players and how they fared this past season as well as what kind of potential they may have going forward for the Mavericks if they stick around. They talk about their strengths and weaknesses as well as what they could both improve upon as well as what they did improve upon throughout the course of this last season. Lastly, they throw out an interesting stat as well as denote a 'sustainability rating' for each player.
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Will and Jaren diagnose Jaden Hardy's 2022-23 rookie campaign and talk extensively about what he impressed upon in year 1, what he can improve upon in year 2, what his strengths and weaknesses were, and they also look ahead to the future in regards to the excitement around his development as well as his long-term sustainability in Dallas.
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Will and Jaren have a provocative conversation with the infamous Chris, AKA @MVPLuka77 (FIRE MARK CUBAN is his handle) from Twitter for a more light hearted episode. They get into his insane year as a season ticket holder that has included run ins with security, getting kicked out of games, partying it up with Slovenians, and much more. Will and Jaren wanted to give Chris the opportunity to tell his story and to change the perspective around him a little as he is a genuine down to earth guy who can very clearly separate his passion at games with real life and they feel as if there have been some misconceptions around him this year. He has a lot of cool stories in this one as a devout lifelong NBA fan and newfound Mavs fan and its definitely one of the more 'funner' podcasts will and Jaren have done and they hope to have Chris back on the show at some point! Y'all enjoy the episode!
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Will and Jaren are joined by special guest Grant Afseth of DallasBasketball.com in a very all encompassing podcast where they talk about seemingly everything from the Mavericks 2022-2023 campaign. They talk about the Mavericks mismanagement of the Christian Wood situation, Kyrie Irving's impending free agency, the defensive struggles the Mavericks endured, Jason Kidd's year coaching the Mavericks, the personnel of the Mavericks, and much, much more. They talk about the schematics of a lot of the questions that are poised and Grant does a great job deep diving into questions and giving very loaded answers that touch base on the analytical side of things as well as the narrative aspect of things. They also talk heavily about the Mavericks 2023 potential first round pick and the implications surrounding that ad nauseam along with the Mavericks options heading into this offseason. You'll have to listen to really get the full picture but it's definitely worth it.-Follow us on Twitter @mainstream_mavs as well as Grant @GrantAfseth and check out his work on DallasBasketball.com as well as his film breakdowns he's doing on YouTube. Also like, subscribe, and give us a good rating or comment down below on whatever listening platform you are listening on, thank you for listening to this podcast and supporting!
Will and Jaren wrap up the tank job the Mavericks induced upon themselves in the last 2 games of regular season en route to finishing with the 10th best lottery odds as they are poised to be in favorable position to keep their pick in all likelihood. They divulge briefly into the 115-112 loss to the Bulls as well as the 138-117 loss to the Spurs briefly and how the Mavericks played in them before talking about some of the bigger downfalls of the Mavericks season and what questions persist for this team as they head into the offseason along with Mark Cuban's recent comments surrounding the team.
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Will and Jaren diagnose the Mavericks 123-119 win over the Sacramento Kings. They talk about Kyrie Irving's masterclass of a performance in the 4th quarter where he scored 19 points and brought the game home for the Mavericks after an abysmal defensive first half. They also dip into how the role players on each side of the ball played and who surprised from the Sacramento Kings as well as who stepped up for the Mavericks particularly in the second half. Lastly, they give their own personal opinions on the Mavericks situation pertaining to their standing within the NBA play-in tournament and how they hope the situation unfolds given the Mavericks current standing after tonight as 11th seed in the Western Conference, tied record-wise with the Oklahoma City Thunder at 38-42.
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Will and Jaren get into 2 MORE debilitating losses for the Dallas Mavericks in a 129-122 loss to the Miami Heat and 132-130 OT loss to the Atlanta Hawks and talk about if the Mavericks should continue to tread along all happy go lucky until they are mathematically eliminated from the NBA play-in tournament or if they should mail it in with 3 games left despite being only .5 games behind of the Oklahoma City Thunder for the last play-in spot in the western conference. Will and Jaren talk about the complete lack of defense in these 2 affairs and continued severe clutch time woes from the Mavericks in an absolutely heartbreaking, classic, Mavericks esc loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Lastly, they talk about if there is anything the Mavericks can do to save their season, or if they need to throw this one in the gutter.
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Will and Jaren cover the Mavericks 116-106 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in an ever important, stake changing game with 5 games remaining in the regular season. They cover the Mavericks falling apart in the clutch, how Luka and Kyrie played, negative regression from a shooting perspective from the Mavs role players, as well as a variety of other topics in a relatively somber topics. They don't directly address the future but acknowledge the dire circumstances this Mavericks team is in and how it is beginning to feel like the cliche saying "same thing, different day" in terms of the ways in which this team loses games. Lastly, they try to finagle out positives from the game like JaVale McGee and poses questions as to if the Mavericks can do anything differently to improve their standing down the stretch.
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Jaren gets into the Mavericks 127-104 victory over the severely shorthanded Indiana Pacers in a make or break game as the Mavs approach their final stretch of the season, and they jockey to try and stay within the Western Conference play-in race. Jaren talks about Kyrie Irving's resurgence after a rough 2 game bout, JaVale McGee seemingly becoming an important figure in the Mavericks rotation potentially with a surprisingly good game with only 6 games left (something that has been vacant all season from the Mavericks "off-season rim protection addressment", Jaden Hardy's continued blossoming scoring as the season ensues, as well as how Luka played along with a pass for the ages. Lastly, he gets into the other role players and how they fared for the Mavericks before beating a dead horse once again upon how vital these last few games are for the Mavericks in tandem with the Indiana victory if they are to make the playoffs/play in after a horrendous 4 game skid.
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Will and Jaren talk about the Mavericks 11th seed placement in the western conference playoff race after 2 debilitating losses to the Charlotte Hornets in a home and home. They divulge into the factors that can be attributed to the Mavericks continued sliding and recent rough stretch that includes a culmination of issues that have plagued them all season such as the rotations, rim protection woes, and one dimensionality from the Mavericks role players. They also diagnose issues that have plagued the Mavericks since the Kyrie Irving trade such as effort issues, increased waning of the perimeter defense, as well as injuries and clutch time mishaps. They then pose the question, "Is the 2022-23 Dallas Mavericks season lost?" And get into whether it is all doom and gloom or if they think there is still light at the end of the tunnel for the Mavericks this season. Lastly, they cover the 2 Hornets games sequentially and talk about who did and didn't impress them from both teams in the 2 affairs.
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Will and Jaren sift through the Mavericks 127-125 loss to the Golden State Warriors, one in which the Mavericks true colors came to the forefront defensively despite great offensive games from guys like Jaden Hardy and Reggie Bullock. They talk about an up and down performance from Luka Doncic, one which saw him act as the focal point offense with Kyrie out, with his playmaking skills put on a premium, but also a game in which he suffered lots of complaining to the referee and defensive woes. They also discuss the impact of this loss at this juncture in the season as well as how all the other Mavericks role players fared in this one. They talk ad nauseam about the stark contrast of the Warriors role players comparable to the Mavericks limited 1 dimensionality within the brass of their role players. Lastly, they look ahead to the next 9 games and talk about the Mavericks filing a contest to the league regarding the errant referee management with a wide open Kevon Looney dunk in the 3rd quarter where the Mavericks were on the other side of the floor.
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Will dissects the Mavericks 112-118 loss over the Grizzlies, a game in which the Mavs blew yet another lead and got too comfortable. Will talks heavily about the Mavericks clutch time woes and how they were not able to surmise any clutch time offense. He also talks about a tale of two halves from Kyrie Irving and the "fake beef" that persisted between him and Dillon Brooks and the other antics from Dillon Brooks during this game. He also talks about how Jaren Jackson Jr. completely mitigated the interior play from the Mavericks on both sides of the ball tonight. Lastly, he gets into how well Mavericks bench players Christian Wood and Jaden Hardy played tonight, and some rotation adjustments from Jason Kidd.
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Will and Jaren dissect the Mavericks 111-110 clutch time victory by virtue of a game winning 3 pointer at the buzzer by Maxi Kleber and talk about the significance it holds as the Mavericks approach the playoffs in a ever crowded western conference standings where playoff position is paramount. Barring just the insane shot by Kleber and clutch time offense of the Mavericks, they dive into Kyrie Irving's return to action and his 3 level scoring en route to a game high 38 points for the Mavericks. Will and Jaren then get into certain Mavericks role players and how they fared as well as the Mavericks high intensity scramble defense throughout stretches of this game. Lastly, they touch up on how the Lakers played and again mention the standings and how essential this game was for the Mavericks as they jockey for a playoff position in a crowded western conference. #whoscalling #MAXIKL3B3R
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Will and Jaren debrief over the Mavericks 112-108 and 104-88 losses over the Memphis Grizzlies over a brief home and home stretch that saw injury riddled teams on both sides, particularly the Mavericks who saw Tim Hardaway Jr. get injured in the second affair as well as Christian Wood missing time amidst an already injured Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. After a quick debrief though, Will and Jaren move on to much more intriguing and devisive topics though as the Mavericks losing 9 of their last 13 games warrants it in their opinion. They dive into the 3 main issues of this Mavericks roster. That being the perimeter defense, the interior defense, and this mismanagement of the Christian Wood situation. They then get into issues that have persisted with Jason Kidd this season, such as his apathy and unaccountability towards the media, as well as how he's handled the rotations this year among many other things. Lastly they talk about if the Mavericks are tanking, or trying to make the playoffs 70 games through with 12 games left in the regular season as the team still has no identity up to this point, and they talk about how soon Luka and Kyrie come back could correlate to that process.
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Will and Jaren encapsulate a 137-128 OT victory for the Mavericks over the 18 win San Antonio Spurs in a game that saw a plethora of guys out for both teams. They dive into how sorely needed the win was for the Mavericks despite the Mavericks having every inclination to try and blow this game with Maxi Kleber's antics in the waning moments of regulation. They talk about the Mavericks continued gaping defensive holes, but also highlight how 5 Mavericks scored 20+ points, a feat never achieved by the Mavericks this season up until this point and it warrants them talking glowingly about how Jaden Hardy, Josh Green, Christian Wood, Reggie Bullock, and Dwight Powell played tonight, who all stepped up beyond the normal call of duty for a typical role player in this one, well at least offensively. They also talk about Christian Wood finally getting more minutes and how surprised they were that Jason Kidd rode him down the stretch despite bad foul trouble. They also talk about what the Spurs did well as well as how paramount this final stretch of the season is for the Mavericks and pose the question if this was the game that will right the ship.
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Will and Jaren give their 2 cents on the Mavericks 120-116 win versus the Utah Jazz, and 113-106 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans respectively. They talk extensively about the Luka Doncic injury and how that situation may evolve over the coming days and weeks as well as other Mavericks injuries. They talk a lot about different offensive and defensive schematics the Mavericks instilled these past 2 games and how even with them changing up some small intricacies, it’s still more of the same in terms of the rotation and defensive woes this team has experienced since post All Star break. They talk about how the role players fared in both games but unfortunately don’t get too heavily into the other teams role players due to time constraints. Lastly, they talk about another productive stretch from C-Wood these last 2 games and if that’s forwarded his case to start/get more minutes as well as how Josh Green’s struggles are affecting this team. -Follow us on Twitter @mainstream_mavs and like, subscribe, and give us a good rating or comment down below on whatever listening platform you are listening on, thank you for listening to this podcast and supporting!
Will and Jaren talk about the Mavericks 130-126 loss versus the Phoenix Suns and how crucial it was as the Mavericks are ever tightly congested in the Western Conference playoff race. They talk about the late game antics with Luka Doncic and Devin Booker as well as the continued clutch time woes that have been an ongoing narrative for the Mavericks this season. They also talk extensively about the offensive output of the Suns with new addition Kevin Durant and how impossible it is to defend at times despite the Mavericks best efforts. They also dive into a subpar game from Luka Doncic and how it affected the trajectory of this game as well. They dip into how role players on each time fared as well and elaborate upon the Mavericks defense as they do every game, before getting into how a Mavs-Suns playoff series V.2 would be very exciting. Lastly, they stress how ever important the last 17 games of the regular season are for the Mavericks.
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Will and Jaren talk about an insanely fun game from the Mavericks against the 76ers where they won 133-126 and a game in which they saw Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving both have 42 and 40 point games respectively. They talk about the dynamism that persisted with Luka and Kyrie and how they were able to play within tandem of one another and it still be within the flow of the game as well as the overarching significance this yields for the city of Dallas, now having 2 guys who can play at this level as they stepped onto the stage for their "breakout games" with each other. They also talk about the game itself and the overall ebb and flow of it as well as how different Mavericks role players played and get into the role of Josh Green and Christian Wood within this team. They sparingly talk about big games from Sixers stars Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and James Harden tonight and what the Mavericks did and didn't do effectively defensively in this one. Lastly, they forecast to next time versus the Suns and re-iterate how important of a win this was for the "vibes" of the Mavericks.
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Will diagnoses a debilitating 124-122 clutch time loss to the Indiana Pacers in a game where the Mavericks defensive woes were once agin put on full display. Will talks about the Mavericks overfilling the first half and the hot start the Pacers got off to as well as the Mavericks reliance on Luka Doncic to keep them in the game throughout large stretches of this one. He also talks about positives such as the Mavericks pace of play and increased shooting production from Tim Hardaway Jr. and Reggie Bullock but ultimately he talks about the Mavericks downfall that was categorized by a lack of clutch time offense, The Mavericks and Kyrie not capitalizing in the non-Luka minutes, as well as the defense just being too lackluster and non-energetic as a whole. He also talks about the return of Maxi Kleber who hadn't played for 2 1/2 months due to a right hamstring tear and praises him for his ability to come in and play 24 important minutes for the Mavericks after being on a minute restriction, especially the way he played down the stretch defensively. Will also gets into some narrative based topics that emanated from this game such as Christian Wood heading back to the locker room after 2 errant illegal screens, Kyrie's potential confidence issues, as well as Luka's attitude towards the referees and subsequently not getting back on defense because of it. Lastly he talked sparingly about how some of the Pacers played and how good the Haliburton-Turner pick and roll was as well as how good Turner fared defensively along with some other Pacer role players.
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Will and Jaren detail the Mavericks 111-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and other then covering the game sequentially and getting into how everyone played, they delve into the narratives regarding Jason Kidd and his weird proceedings rotationally. They make sure to cover the other contributors to this matinee affair such as lack of rim protection, Jarred Vanderbilt and Anthony Davis' defensive pressure on the Mavericks, Kyrie's poor shooting game, and Luka's lackadaisical second half turnovers + much more in this very high profile but very disappointing nationally televised loss for the Mavericks.
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In their 100th episode of the Mainstream Mavs Podcast, Will and Jaren diagnose the Mavericks 142-116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs and talk heavily about the positives and negatives that persisted just within this game for the Mavericks defensively, how new Maverick Justin Holiday fared in his debut, how Luka and Kyrie lead the charge and pacing of the game for the Mavericks in their own unique way respectively, and they talked about each of the Mavericks who scored in double figures (all 8 of them) at nauseam as they discuss the contributions the Mavericks got from their bench tonight. They also talk about the inhibitions that a young Spurs team was able to place upon the Mavericks defense despite limited personnel with guys like Keldon Johnson, Blake Wesley, and Malaki Branham leading the charge for SAS and they talk about how they took advantage of the Mavericks lackluster rim protection, but are quick to point out it was a task too insurmountable for a young Spurs team to slow down a Mavericks offense that was humming on all cylinders. Will and Jaren also want to thank you guys for supporting now that they are 100 episodes in and do so at the end of the podcast (for not long enough) as all our listeners are really what keep this thing churning despite the adversity we face so we deeply appreciate you guys and are excited to keep this thing moving to newfound heights!
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Will and Jaren dive into the All-Star break shenanigans over the weekend as well as how Mavericks Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic enjoyed their time in Salt Lake City. They then get into some national media narratives that have been bugging Mavs twitter for days on end then outlook to how long it will take Luka and Kyrie to fully get together, if they aren't already really close as is. After that, they dive into the Mavericks rotation and pose the question of: "What is the defensive ceiling for this Mavericks team?" and subsequently talk about the implications of where this Mavericks team could lay at the end of the season based on how far the defense takes them, but while also acknowledging that the offense could override the defensive shortcomings given the right circumstances. Lastly, they profile new Maverick Justin Holiday before touching base on some buyout guys as well as discussing who(s) is going to shore up that last spot in the rotation for the Mavericks as the regular season comes to a close and the playoff rotation is set.
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Will discusses the Mavericks 118-109 loss to the Denver Nuggets, a game which included lots of injuries (Kyrie, THJ, Davis Bertans, and Maxi for the Mavs, and Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray for the Nuggets), a very lackluster team defensive performance from the Mavericks, a 37 point haymaker from Luka Doncic with seemingly no notable contributions outside of Christian Wood otherwise, and some interesting rotations from HC Jason Kidd. Will talks about where the Mavericks could position themselves post All Star Break or where we could see them slope a little further and also sets the stage for a fun weekend around the league that will presumably feature Luka and Kyrie playing in an all star game (both as starters) together. He also gets into Christian Wood's state as a Maverick which is a sort of mysterious one as he kind of alludes too. Lastly, he touches on newly signed Maverick Justin Holiday as he questions why he didn't play when J-Kidd said he would pre-game.
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Will and Jaren get into the Mavericks 124-121 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Kyrie Irving's home debut, a debut in which Kyrie finished with 26 points in the 4th quarter which was nearly a franchise record for points in a quarter by a Maverick, only 3 off from Dirk Nowitzki's 29 point record. Despite all this though, there were many woes that paralyzed the Mavericks ability to win this game on both sides of the ball such as an inefficient game from typical relied upon role player Josh Green, the Mavericks defense sucking in all of its entirety, and Luka and Kyrie being indecisive on the last possession in terms of who should take the final shot, and Will and Jaren delve into all of these topics. They also talk about how Luka and Kyrie co-existed and split possessions in the 4th quarter, but barring that it was seemingly negative Nancy valley as they brought HC Jason Kidd under fire for some of his post game remarks as well as his current substitution rotations. They also talk about how the rest of the Mavs role players played as well as what the T-Wolves did to win this game, before getting into some buyout discussion regarding the Mavs at the end.
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Will details the Mavericks 2 games over the weekend, that being their home and home versus the Sacramento Kings that saw the Mavericks win 122-114 without Luka in the first Friday night affair, then lose 133-128 OT in the second game with Luka debuting alongside Kyrie. Will talks about the pace at which the Mavericks are playing, the offensive actions in which they are running, Luka and Kyrie splitting the bill down the stretch in clutch time, the Mavericks role players performances, as well as how some of the Kings put pressure on the Mavericks within these 2 affairs. Will stresses for fans to maintain a level of even-keel amidst the latter game of the home and home, that being the one Doncic and Irving debuted together, being fairly disappointing in the waning moments as he stresses the factors working against the Mavericks and prefaces that while they don't have a whole lot of time, if it takes a few games for Doncic and Irving to get synchronized offensively that's okay, as he alludes to multiple instances where they flourished. Lastly he talks about the latest rumblings with the Mavs and the buyout market as they got fleeced by Terrence Ross in a sort of less severe Deandre Jordan esc way.
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Will and Jaren discuss the Mavericks not making a move at the NBA trade deadline and the potential fallout effects it could have and what it could mean going forward in terms of how good they could be this year, what it could mean for Kyrie re-signing, as well as what it could mean for the futures moves to be made come this draft and offseason. They also talk about new Maverick Chris Silva, who just signed his 2nd ten 10 day contract, along with A.J Lawson could supplement in the Mavericks defensive voids in spurts if they development and get more playing time, but they do preface that those scenarios have a slim chance of working out. Lastly they talk about different guys on the buyout market and if they'd be applicable or not and where the Mavericks will go next if they do go that route, before giving some lasting postpartum trade deadline thoughts about how much the western conference improved.
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Will and Jaren dissect the in’s and news that Kevin Durant has been traded to the the Phoenix Suns for 4 first round picks along with Cam Johnson, animal Bridges, and Jae Crowder and talk about the implications it has for the Mavericks as well as the rest of the Western conference as we approach the ensuing trade deadline on Feb. 9 2:00 PM CDT. They then of course get to the most intriguing subject matter which is Kyrie Irving’s Mavericks debut as they iron out the intricacies of all of the facets game both offensively and defensively and talk even more about just the sheer dynamism that will persist when him and Luka start playing together before finally talking about how the rest of the role players played tonight including another stellar 2-way affair from Josh Green as well as another disappointing work in progress game from Christian Wood as he gets re-acclimated from injury. They then finally talk about the Clippers late pushed and what they did effectively before pointing to how the Mavericks counteracted it with solid clutch time offense from Kyrie and Tim Hardaway Jr.
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Rodrigo talks about the Mavericks most concerted effort without Luka Doncic this season as they beat the Utah Jazz 124-111 in their first game post-Kyrie trade (though obviously Kyrie wasn't playing) and talks about insane career high games for both Jaden Hardy and Josh Green respectively as they both register 29 points on a highly efficient combined 18/29 shooting from the field. He talks about the amount of potential that Green and Hardy harness in the coming years as well as the progressions Hardy has made just within this season and Green from last year to this year. He also gives special shoutouts to the Mavericks role players who really played above their means tonight in every which way and fashion even if there was the occasional dull moments as he highlights a great playmaking effort from McKinley Wright and an insane gutsy rebounding night from Dwight Powell who hauled in 16 boards (8 offensive!). He also gets into a slow debut from Christian Wood and what it potentially means as he went 1/7 in less than 20 minutes as he was seemingly on a minutes restriction and didn't start but he does voice his excitement for him being back. Lastly he gets into the Jazz's role player and what they did and didn't do well as well as a little chatter in regards to some coveted guys from the Jazz the Mavs may need to look at this deadline, one of which being Jared Vanderbilt, who sat last night's game out.
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Will and Jaren go through their reasoning as to why the Mavericks are still in a position to make more moves after trading for superstar Kyrie Irving with the trade deadline less than 48 hours around the corner and diagnose a plethora of teams from both conferences they could see the Mavericks trading with before hashing out a ton of mock trades!-Follow us on Twitter @mainstream_mavs and like, subscribe, and give us a good rating or comment down below on whatever listening platform you are listening on, thank you for listening to this podcast and supporting!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Will and Jaren take an absolute deep dive into Kyrie Irving's fit with the Mavericks regarding his on/off the court fit, what he will contribute on both sides of the ball, how he fits with Luka and how he'll be able to alleviate a ton of pressure off Luka. They then diagnose the contract situation with him and the Mavericks that will likely proceed into the summer as well and also get into a very elongated segment about the history both good and bad Kyrie brings to this team as well and how the Mavericks and Kyrie himself, will both have to be willing contributors and listeners for thing to even have a chance to work from an off the court perspective. They also talk about new Maverick Markieff Morris more and speak to his fit on both sides of the ball and what his slot in the rotation may look like as well as his ability to be an enforcer.
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Will talks about the Mavericks franchise altering acquisition of Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris in exchange for a 2029 First Round Pick, 2027 & 2029 Second Round Picks, as well as Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith. He is in complete and utter shock virtually the whole podcast as he brings in Michael Thibodeaux, a Mavs fan from Twitter to get his thoughts on the matter he asks all the base level questions regarding the Kyrie trade before then segueing to sorting through this whole conundrum with fellow co-host Rodrigo throughout the second half of the pod as they both state their opinions regarding the situation, they then give their deepest thanks to Spencer and Dorian, then diagnose what they think might happen next, as well as their complete unhinged takes on the good and bad that comes with Kyrie. Despite the hour run time, everything is kept relatively surface level as they reserve diving into the intricacies of everything for the podcast tomorrow night as they can barely process anything.
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Will. Jaren, and Rodrigo talk about the Mavericks 119-113 loss to the Golden State Warriors in a game that was more impressive than not considering the Maverick's games without Luka so far this year. They talk about the 1st half defensive lapses of the Mavericks as well as the heavy iso ball down the stretch that stalled out there 4th quarter offense. Then, they talk about the Mavericks role players and end of bench guys stepping up to an absolute premium tonight as well as the 4th quarter defense. They then talk about the coveted Warrior offense and how good their role players were tonight. Lastly, they set the stage for the ensuing trade deadline podcast they have with some nonsense talk at the end.
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Will, Jaren, and Rodrigo divulge into the Mavericks 111-106 win over the Zion-less New Orleans Pelicans in a game that was a tale of two halves, essentially deviating at a point where Luka Doncic suffered a right heel contusion amidst a scary fall on a drive against Brandon Ingram in the 3rd quarter. They cover the abysmal shooting nights that THJ and Spencer Dinwiddie suffered and how that contributed to the Mavericks downfall after Luka was injured, but conversely the positives that were Josh Green and Dorian Finney-Smith as they talk glowingly about Josh Green's continued ascension. They also talk about the potential impending return of both Christian Wood and Maxi Kleber and the status of Luka's injury in the short term. They talk about the Pelicans and Mavericks respected role players as well and how they differ and specifically talk about what the Mavericks conceded defensively to let the Pelicans back in the game.
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Will and Jaren wrap up the Mavericks 111-105 victory over the Detroit Pistons that features an insane 53 point performance from Luka Doncic, but not much help outside of that. Will and Jaren allude to this being the straw that broke the camel's back in terms of the national media outcry for the Mavs getting Luka help in all of its extremity being completely validated as they try to come up with pitiful defenses for the Mavericks role players podcast after podcast in terms of them being sufficient or adequate enough to suffice with Luka Doncic spearheading this roster at least until they can get more help this offseason, but they point to how this team will go crashing downhill if they don't get help soon, like trade deadline soon. They then talk about the performance of the Mavericks role players as a whole versus the Pistons as well as the offensive and defensive deficiencies that persisted before finally finishing the podcast with the news that the Mavericks have signed Chris Silva to a 10 day contract with their open roster spot before the Feb. 9th trade deadline and the potential implications of it.
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Rodrigo and Jaren cover the Mavericks 99-95 win versus the Phoenix Suns on January 26th and their 108-100 loss to the Utah Jazz on January 28th and compare the Mavericks stylistic differences in the 2 games and what worked to catch the Suns off guard in that first game and what didn’t work against the Jazz in that second game. They then look ahead to how long Luka will be out and what the Mavs can do in the immediate future to try and mend the issue.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In a solo rendition, Will diagnoses the Mavericks issues over this last 3 game stretch, which is a microcosm of an even worse last 10 game stretch where the Mavericks have fared an abysmal 2-8 amidst injuries and defensive woes. He does reference some positives at the beginning of the podcast as well, but even more so than the on-court struggles, he talks about some concerning Spencer Dinwiddie quotes after the Mavericks 127-126 loss to the Washington Wizards as well. He ends the podcast with an outlook to the trade deadline and poses the question amidst this season defining stretch for the Mavericks, "What position will this Mavericks team take, one of a play in/lottery team or that of one has home-court in the first round? Cause they could be either in the Western Conference's log jammed standings after this recent skid."
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Will and Jaren introduce Rodrigo to the scene, in his debut episode as he joins the Mainstream Mavs Podcast as a new host! Unfortunately after the excitement tailors off, they get into the Mavericks 122-130 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in a game where the Mavericks defense was absolutely torn to shreds whether it be on the perimeter or inside. They also get into a high scoring night for the Mavericks and talk about how different role players contributed before quickly pointing out that none of it matters if the defensive woes persist and then try and offer up solutions to the aforementioned issue. They then dissect a quote from HC Jason Kidd regarding the team's defensive issues + much more!
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Will and Jaren decipher and process the news regarding Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Green likely coming back for Wednesday night's affair vs. the Hawks and talk about what the Mavericks have sorely missed from them and how they will potentially be incorporated within the framework of the rotation at this juncture in the season as well as talking about the severity of Tim Hardaway Jr's ankle injury. They then compare the Mavericks 2 blowout 17 point losses to the Blazers, one without Christian Wood yet with Luka Doncic, and the inverse in the second game. They talk about the Mavericks defensive and offensive woes in both of these affairs, as well as some positives from some more seldom used contributory role players such as Jaden Hardy and Frank Ntilikina, and pose the question as to if these guys will still be in the rotation when the Mavericks become less injury riddled and the situation remediates itself.
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Will and Jaren surmise a huge 2OT clutch time victory for the Mavericks over the Los Angeles Lakers in a game that saw Luka Doncic and the Mavericks pull through amidst a flurry of defensive mishaps and stale offensive possessions. Yet there were so many positives that the Mavericks showed late in the game in terms of their persistence and the defensive performance of Christian Wood, assertiveness of Spencer Dinwiddie, clutch-ness of Luka Doncic, and shooting of Tim Hardaway Jr. which in turn elevated the Mavericks to a 119-115 victory in a sluggish yet needed clutch time victory over the Lakers and Will and Jaren iron out all the intricacies of the win on today's episode.
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In possibly the most content and densely packed information podcast they've put out since starting, Will and Jaren take a step back as the season reaches its halfway marker for the Mavericks as they are now 41 (technically 42) games in with a record of 23-19. Will and Jaren dive deep into a variety of topics surrounding the team this year such as posing the question of 'What is the Maverick's identity?', as well as diagnosing the Mavericks most expendable players and most pressing needs. Then that segues into 'Will the Mavericks make a move by the trade deadline or not?'. They spend a good portion of time talking about the Christian Wood contract situation and how they think the Mavs should manage that, Luka's case for MVP, the 3rd ball handler situation and the variances between this year's team versus last, and how they predict the Mavericks to finish in the west coupled with how they've met expectations this far into the season, as well. Lastly they hash out some tentative player reviews for everyone on the team so far this season and state whether they've 'underperformed' or 'overperformed" compared to expectations among much more!
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Will and Jaren hash out the Mavericks 113-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. They go over the Mavericks inability to effectively rotate defensively in this one, the Mavericks issues countering the Clippers defense on the other side of the ball, Luka giving the Mavs a puncher's chance by finishing with 43 points, as well as the Maverick's role players inability to provide any semblance of competent basketball compared to the Clippers.
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Will and Jaren get into a variety of different things regarding the Mavericks weekend slate over the Pelicans, where they won 127-117, and their loss to the Thunder 120-109 including the ascension of Jaden Hardy into the rotation, the Mavericks subsequent fall off in a game where Luka Doncic rested versus the Thunder, Christian Wood's continued stellar play, as well as asking the continued questions over how the Mavericks role players are faring and who should/shouldn't be seeing more or less minutes in the rotation among many other things.
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Will and Jaren cover the Mavericks 7 game winning streak getting snapped in a 124-95 loss by the Mavericks to the Boston Celtics in a game that a blind dog could've predicted. Will and Jaren talk about the stark difference in terms of the Mavs vs. Celtics personnel and how much more tailor made the Celtics are to play switch defense and how much more versatile and dynamic they are offensively with a plethora of shot creators spearheaded by Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, and how the Mavericks pale in comparison and simply don't have the ability to stack up against such a juggernaut. They talk about an off night from Luka Doncic and how is body may be catching up to him a bit amidst the egregious load he's been carrying, a call to see more Spencer Dinwiddie possessions as the lead ball handler, among other points of discussion from an abysmal Thursday night affair.
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Will and Jaren cover the Mavericks 126-125 point victory over the San Antonio Spurs as well as the Mavericks 111-106 point victory over the Houston Rockets, both games where perimeter defense appeared non-existent at times for the Mavs, but games where the offensive firepower fueled by the catalyst that is Luka Doncic edged its way out over inexperienced opponents. Will and Jaren then look at the recent stretch in this win streak for the Mavericks, detailing how they've been able to accomplish it, Luka and Christian Wood's dynamism on offense together, Luka's insane offensive repertoire and how he's utilized all facets of it, as well as how other Mavericks role players have fared amongst this injury riddled stretch.
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Will goes over a 129-114 victory for the Mavericks in a take-care of business win over the Houston Rockets where the Mavericks win their 5th game in a row despite their short-handedness. The Mavericks were lead by Luka Doncic with yet another 30+ point triple double in a game where 5 Mavericks were in double figures despite how short handed they were. Will also talks about Christian Wood's defense as wells the Mavericks ability to compensate defensively with their 4 best defenders out and if it will be sustainable going forward.
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Will and Jaren talk about an insane and when I mean insane, I mean insane 60 point triple double by Luka Doncic as the Mavericks have a crazy 9 pt comeback win with 27 seconds left in regulation as they were able to tie it up via a Luka putback for a 126-121 overtime victory in what was likely the best game of the year for the Mavericks and the best single game individual performance in Mavericks history from Luka Doncic.
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In their first YouTube episode, Jaren and Will take a step back and make up for some missed pods by analyzing overarching themes one can pull from the Mavericks season thus far through 34 games such as the Mavericks recent injury riddled 5-5 10 game stretch, Christian Wood's future on this team, some trade target teams the Mavs could negotiate with, the archetype of player this Mavericks team needs, the Mavericks feasibility to pull off a trade with limited assets, the next 10 game stretch for the Mavs as well as how essential the ensuing stretch till all-star break is and much more!
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After an extremely long hiatus that Will and Jaren cite their reasons for in the introduction of the podcast, they get into the Mavericks 124-115 victory over the Lakers on Christmas Day, how the Mavericks LITERALLY lived and died by the 3 and Christian Wood and Luka Doncic's 30+ point performances. They then dip into news that dropped during the podcast such as Luka Doncic winning player of the week in the Western Conference, AJ Lawson being signed to a 2-way deal for the Mavericks and the Mavericks subsequently letting go of 2-way player Tyler Dorsey as well as the revealing of the beautiful Dirk statue that the Mavericks unveiled on Victory Plaza at American Airlines Center on Christmas Day!
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Will covers a much needed wire to wire win for the Mavericks where nearly every readily-available role player steps up and Christian Wood had a Maverick and season high 32 points along with a masterclass performance from Luka Doncic once again, in a great holistic defensive and offensive win from the Mavericks vs a Blazers team that had an ill-timed off night. He also covers the Maxi Kleber injury and Dwight Powell injury and the Mavericks woes injury wise.
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Will talks about the Mavericks inability to catalyze offense without a Luka Doncic god-send game, the Mavs lack of talent versus the Cavs, some Luka body language issues, and the rest of the same issues the Mavs have persistently been dealing with this year.
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In a solo rendition, Will goes over the volatility of how the Mavericks played versus the Thunder and how they need to improve vastly on that front, while also recognizing the importance of a win at this juncture in the season where the Mavericks were on a 2 game skid coming into this game. He talks about the greatness of Luka Doncic and SGA as well and their ability to manipulate the defense respectively as well as how each team's role players fared in this one. Lastly, he looks ahead to the Mavericks matchup versus the Cavs and how the Mavericks are going to have a tough time countering the dynamism that persists in the Cavs front-court and back-court.
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Jaren goes into depth into 2 rough losses for the Mavericks over the Bucks and Bulls respectively and the Mavs flaws in each of them, as the first one saw the Mavericks fumble the bag in the closing minutes and the second loss versus the Bulls seeing the short-handed Mavericks struggle mightily defensively en route to a 30 point blowout.
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The Mavericks edge out a game in yet another clutch time scenario and Will and Jaren dissect THJ being "back", the Mavericks offensive and defensive tactics versus this Nuggets team, Luka's triple double, Dorian Finney-Smith's insane game capped off but the go ahead 3, some trade talk, what this win means for the Mavericks despite their adverse circumstances and it being an ugly game, and much more!
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Will and Jaren detail the Mavericks exciting 130-111 win versus the Suns and the ascension of Josh Green and other role players and talk about the importance of the Mavs role players and Luka getting rest on the first night of a B2B in would could be the most fun win of the year.
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Will and Jaren get into an insane positive regression shooting game from the Mavericks who went 24-61 on 3P en route to a guns blazing second half in which they spoiled Jalen Brunson's first game back versus his former team as well as unsung Tim Hardaway Jr. shooting lights out on 8-13 3 point shooting. Is Tim back? Can the Mavs sustain this shooting and was the beginning of the season just a rough start? They answer that and much more on today's podcast.
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In a solo rendition, Jaren talks extensively about the Mavericks loss versus the Pistons and some of the glaring holes that were shown in that game by the Mavericks in an inexcusable loss with the 5-18 Pistons best player out. (Cade Cunningham) He then previews Jalen Brunson’s debut against the Mavericks for the first time as a Knick.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mainstreammavs/support
With Will out due to health and safety protocols (jk), Jaren dissects the Mavericks 116-113 win over the Golden State Warriors in one of the more obscure/but positive games of the season thus far. He talks about role players such as Tim Hardaway Jr. and Josh Green having huge nights for the Mavericks, Luka Doncic's 41 point triple double, the Mavericks continued ability to blow multiple leads throughout the game, an obscenely weird refereed game, and much more.
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Will and Jaren talk about the process that lead to the Kemba Walker signing and the Mavs flaws in terms of their mis-management of the 3rd ball handler situation to start the season, as well as Kemba's fit with the Mavericks.
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Will and Jaren cover the Mavericks rough weekend stretch in which they lost to the Toronto Raptors 105-100 and the Milwaukee Bucks 124-115 and talk about key narratives from both games such as the last play of the game versus the Raptors and the Mavericks rolling out a lineup of Doncic, Dinwiddie, Green, Dorian, and Wood for an elongated stretch in the second half versus the Bucks, something Mavericks fans have been pining to see despite yet another tough loss + much more.
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Will and Jaren go fully in depth into the Mavericks start to the season and psycho-analyze all 3 layers of the team thus far from the roster and personnel, to the Head Coach, to the front office.
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Will and Jaren address the Mavericks upsetting 98-97 home loss to the Denver Nuggets in a game where Josh Green and Davis Bertans had some of their best games as Mavericks and seemingly no one else showed up for the Mavericks. Amidst all this they get into the narratives surrounding HC Jason Kidd only playing Christian Wood 17 minutes in a game where it could be argued his minutes were more warranted. They then get into a little bit of “state of the team” and big picture stuff regarding the Mavs and what this team looks like 16 games in. Follow us on Twitter @mainstream_mavs and like, subscribe, and give us a good rating on whatever listening platform you are listening on, thank you for listening to this podcast and supporting!
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Will covers from top to bottom the Mavericks 127-99 win over the Denver Nuggets, a game in which the Mavericks finally played a complete whistle to whistle game and role players stepped up.
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Will and Jaren rant the whole podcast regarding the sum of all fears, worst game of the year as the Dallas Mavericks lose 101-92 to the Houston Rockets without Luka Doncic. Not only do they key in on the Mavericks player and how bad they played throughout stretches in this on, but they spend lots of the podcast identifying organizational failures.
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Will and Jaren look at the Mavericks 103-101 clutch time victory over the Clippers and cover how each player fared individually on the Mavericks and Dorian Finney-Smith and Reggie Bullock's insanely positive regression shooting night along with another Luka Doncic masterclass of a game. They cover the Mavericks nearly blowing the lead along with many other narratives they pulled from the game!
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Will and Jaren cover the Mavericks 117-112 victory over the Portland Trailblazers, in game where the Mavericks finally persisted and stayed strong to the finish line despite another clutch game. They dive into what well for the Blazers in this game, and conversely what the Mavericks were able to do to counter it throughout stretches in this game. They talk at length regarding Christian Wood's bounce back game and his minutes with Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie's perpetual (at least it seems) hot shooting and 3 straight clutch 3 pointers, Luka Doncic's insane masterclass of a game in terms of his ability to get into the paint, and more regarding the Mavs role players!
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Will runs a solo podcast with Jaren unfortunately having to miss the podcast and he cover the Mavericks invigorating 113-105 loss versus the Wizards and then further perpetuates more doom and gloom scenarios towards the end of the podcast as he deals with P.M.M.D (Post-Mortem Mavs Depression) and then finally he looks ahead to Saturday versus the Blazers.
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Will and Jaren key in on the Mavericks 87-94 loss versus the Magic and talk about what went wrong than look big picture at what is wrong/right with this Mavericks team through 10 games.
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Will and Jaren instill their first rendition of Mainstream Matinee where they talk about NBA rumblings and Mavs news along with previewing whatever foredooming game is on the agenda for the Mavs, but because of some issues with the podcasts recently, they dive a little deeper in this one and focus on both the last 2 games for the Mavs and the upcoming game versus the Magic, they will be back for a postgame podcast tonight.
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Will and Jaren get into the Mavs versus Jazz 103-100 victory and dissect into each individually player on the Mavericks in this one. -Follow us on Twitter @mainstream_mavs and like, subscribe, and give us a good rating on whatever listening platform you are listening on, thank you for listening to this podcast and supporting!
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Will and Jaren kind of bounce all over the place but talk specifically about the Mavericks horrendous 16 point blown lead to the Thunder with 4 minutes remaining, and their ensuing win the next day versus the Orlando Magic. They also talk about compelling narratives like Christian Wood & Jason Kidd tension and Josh Green potentially getting more minutes. -Follow us on Twitter @mainstream_mavs and like, subscribe, and give us a good rating on whatever listening platform you are listening on, thank you for listening to this podcast and supporting!
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Will and Jaren talk about the Mavericks red hot 20/40 from 3 shooting night for the Mavericks in their 129-125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets and the contributions from Josh Green, THJ, and Maxi Kleber in terms of their contributions shooting the ball. They obviously talk about Luka Doncic's earth shattering 41 point, 11 rebound, and 14 assist game and just the sheer impact he had on the game, but don't shy away from compelling and provocative topics such as: What will happen when the Mavericks shooting regresses? or Did Jason Kidd make the right decisions regarding Christian Wood and Spencer Dinwiddie not playing late in the game?
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Will and Jaren talk about compelling narratives coming out of the Mavericks versus Pelicans game such as: Is Jason Kidd mismanaging the rotation? Are the Mavericks lacking more from from their. role players? What do we do with the Mavericks interior defensive woes and a specifically JaVale McGee? -Follow us on Twitter @mainstream_mavs and like, subscribe, and give us a good rating on whatever listening platform you are listening on, thank you for listening to this podcast and supporting!
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Will and Jaren talk about the Mavericks convincing 41 point victory over the Grizzlies in the Mavericks home opener and talk about the excitement buzzing around the team currently with Christian Wood and Luka.
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Will and Jaren give their thoughts on the debacle with the Locked on Warriors hosts during the intro than proceed to cover some Mavs related news from Marc Stein's weekly newsletter before diving into some big picture questions they think the Mavs could face after game 1 of the regular season. Lastly, they preview the Mavs home opener versus the Grizzlies tomorrow, who are coming off the second night of a back to back.
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Will and Jaren talk all about the Mavericks first game of the year and their detrimental collapse to the Suns amidst a Damian Lee game winner, title says it all.
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Will and Jaren talk about the injury report heading into the Maverick versus Suns game tonight and mention the Facu Campazzo signing becoming official before divulging into their 2022-23 NBA Season standings and awards preview! Shortly thereafter they preview the Mavericks first game versus the Phoenix Suns tonight! (On ESPN & BSSW, @9:00 PM CT at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ.)
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Will and Jaren touch on Dirk Nowitzki's statue being revealed on Christmas Day, the nature of the 15th roster spot and 2 way spots, before Jaren hashes out questions to Will that have been seemingly deemed important by Mavs fans as we head into the season, shortly thereafter they talk about the Mavericks 115-101 victory over the Jazz last Friday in what was the Mavericks final preseason game before the Mavericks open the regular season up against the Suns October 19th, this Wednesday.
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Will and Jaren dive into the heavily rumored contract and supposed one year deal that Facundo Campazzo and the Dallas Mavericks are on the precipice of agreeing to per Marc Stein as well as what that means for the third ball handler situation for the Mavericks and if they think this a solution to it or not. They open the podcast with Josh Green in regards to the Mavs exercising his team option for the 2023-24 season and dive into what his future could look like in Dallas...or elsewhere? They also talk sparingly about the 15th roster spot and Tyler Dorsey potentially being cut after training camp en route to going back to Europe, and who would then fill both of the Mavericks 2 way spots?
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Will and Jaren talk all about Spencer Dinwiddie being subjected to a bench role as of now per Jason Kidd as reported by Landon Thomas of @MavsFansForLife on twitter and the connotations that provides for this Mavericks team and who could make the jump to the starting lineup and how the bench rotation fills out now given this new construct. They also talk about the Mavericks 105-110 loss to the Magic in the Mavericks second preseason game and what we can take from it, if anything. (Sorry we completely botched by incorrectly saying MacMahon reporting the Dinwiddie news in the podcast, forgive us it was very late lmao)
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Will and Jaren dissect the Mavericks first preseason game vs the Thunder in Tulsa and talk about Jaden Hardy carrying the Mavericks in the 4th qtr with 21 points on 4/9 shooting from 3 along with analyzing everyone else's performance before previewing the Mavs preseason game versus the Magic for tomorrow at the very end.
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Will and Jaren preview the Mavericks-Thunder preseason game today and what we expect and hope to see out of it, along with covering some questions heading into the season such as what is Josh Green's ceiling this year and at what point in the year could we see Christian Wood start. They also pan out some miscellaneous topic throughout the podcasts such as Jalen Brunson's debut with the Knicks and Frank Ntilikina's interview from training camp on Sunday and their thoughts on both of said topics.
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Will and Jaren talk about recent interviews to come out of Mavs training camp from the last 2 days, then get into the Mavs live practice that was broadcasted on NBA.com and talk about hearing Luka and J-Kidd mic'd up along with how everyone played in scrimmage.
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Will and Jaren cover quotes and happenings from the first day of Mavericks training camp along with wrapping up their player preview series for the 2022-23 Mavericks season, as they cover previews for Luka, Spencer, Doe Doe, THJ and Davis.
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Will and Jaren go through media day sequentially from everyone who spoke during the Mavs press conference and go in depth on answers from Maxi Kleber all the way to Jason Kidd. At the beginning they also address the Mavericks being on a list for widely renowned trade target Jae Crowder per Shams Charania of The Athletic, as Crowder recently requested a trade from the Phoenix Suns.
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Will and Jaren cover some general NBA news that's materialized over the last couple days before dipping into player previews for Jaden Hardy, Theo Pinson, Javale McGee, and Christian Wood for the 2022-23 season.
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After talking about Luka's ankle injury and the connotations it has as the Mavs head into training camp, and how he fared in Eurobasket in Slovenia's bittersweet final game against Poland, Will and Jaren do player previews for Frank Ntilikina, Josh Green, Maxi Kleber and Reggie Bullock!
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Will and Jaren describe Marc Stein’s substack regarding what the Mavs should do with their last roster before training camp and talk about Tyler Dorsey’s recent play with Greece and hoe he could make a push for the Mavs last roster spot.
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Will and Jaren look into Slovenia's 4-1 start in Euro-basket group stages. They then transition into Luka's miraculous performances vs France and Germany, including a 47 point performance against France which puts Luka Doncic in the history books. Including a deep dive into Maxi Klebers new contract extension worth $33 million over 3 yers as first reported by Shams Charania.
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Will and Jaren go over the news that sent shockwaves throughout the NBA on Tuesday afternoon, that being Donovan Mitchell getting shipped to Cleveland, and then go over how the Mavericks could get in on the Utah fire sale and which of the 4 Jazz veterans that could potentially be shipped off would fit best on this Mavericks team?
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Will and Jaren look at an interesting stat regard Dwight Powell being top 10 in win shares all time for the Mavericks then proceed to dive deeper into the Russell Westbrook speculation regarding him potentially being moved somewhere before training camp, could the Mavs get in on that despite recent rumblings of Jeanie Buss calling Westbrook the Laker's "best player" last season and Patrick Beverly and Russ already being "excited" to play with each other? They then do player previews for both Dwight Powell and Tyler Dorsey for the 2022-23 season.
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Will and Jaren run through Luka's first 2 games against both Estonia and Germany in the FIBA World Cup Qualifier games and how he fared in those 2 matchups along with their own rendition of the Mavericks 2021-22 season awards, as they mix in some more serious and funny awards.
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Will and Jaren take a deep dive into the the Mavericks rotation and how certain lineups will project in the given rotation and who all we could see playing together. They then discuss how this Mavericks roster is more suited for the regular season versus playoffs.
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Will and Jaren dive into some recent Mark Cuban interviews from DMN and dallasbasketball.com and what they mean for the Mavs going into training camp, and cover Kevin Durant rescinding his trade request as well as how Luka has been faring with the Slovenian national team and their games to come.
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Will and Jaren dive deep into the Mavs schedule and talk about Luka's 34 point, 9 assist, and 6 rebounds performance against Serbia and Nikola Jokic in a friendly affair while also talking about some miscellaneous news surrounding the Mavs and NBA.
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Will and Jaren dive into the Mavericks training camp invites of McKinley Wright IV and Mohamadou Gueye and then dive into the recent schedule leaks that have came out for the Mavs and play their latest game 'Hookah Magic' for the last 20 minutes of the podcast!
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Will and Jaren hash out some recent NBA news such as Bill Russell getting his jersey retired league wide and the Mavericks playing the Lakers on Christmas Day this year per Marc Stein before getting into Slovenia's friendly match versus Turkey and talking about how Luka Doncic played. They then tier off possible options for the Mavs to add as a third ball handler and discuss how that would elevate the ceiling if this Mavericks team.
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Will and Jaren hash out some what if scenarios that could've vastly changed the trajectory of the Mavericks, one earlier in the 2010's decade, and one just a couple years ago.
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Will and Jaren tier off all of the 1B and 2A, whatever you want to call them, players on their respective teams in comparison to the Mavs second best player and discuss exactly would it could entail for the Mavs in the present and the future if they are to enter contention at one point or another.
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Will and Jaren dish out their western conference standings predictions and chime in on where the Mavs might land along with playing a little game of 'Most likely to' with players on the Mavs roster at the end.
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Will and Jaren get into a long winded discussion in terms of whose the second and third best player on this Maverickss team as well as diving into if THJ can take a step to rekindle his play from 2019-2021, while also talking about Christian Wood and if the Mavericks will make another move or not and much more.
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Will and Jaren pan out loads of fake trades for those that are into that sort of stuff, that the Mavs could do before training camp starts from 3 teamers with the Jazz and Knicks amidst the potential donovan Mitchell departure to more realistic and simplistic trades for a Coby White for instance.
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Will and Jaren take a deep dive into who has more potential between Frank Ntilikina and Josh Green and who will have the biggest chance to furbish themselves the most in the Mavs rotation next year along with talking about Maxi Kleber's new role in this new center rotation.
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Will and Jaren get into specific markers Luka needs to hit to be able to make a run at MVP this year.
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Will and Jaren rekindle to talk about FA veteran and flyer bigmen the Mavs could get at if they have an open roster spot after if they potentially ship out Dwight Powell, Davis Bertans, or both.
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Will talks briefly about the Mavs signing Tyler Dorsey to a 2 way deal before getting into potential wings the Mavericks could feasibly attain if they don't fill their last roster spot via trade.
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Will and Jaren talk briefly about summer league favorite AJ Lawson signing elsewhere and dish their opinions on it briefly, then dive into guys the Mavs could get on the minimum to be a ball handler off the bench or via S&T or buyout.
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Will and Jaren talk about Luka Doncic reportedly not being particularly interested in overseeing anything happening with moves the Mavericks make and compare the Mavericks offseason to other teams offseason's in the west.
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Will and Jaren recap the Mavericks summer league and talk about guys that they think could potentially stick around with the Mavs in some capacity and ones that couldn't. They also talk about trade packages the Mavs could string together for some rotation players on the Jazz if Donovan Mitchell gets shipped and the Jazz are forced to have a fire sale.
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Will and Jaren bounce back by talking about some general news around the NBA after a brief sabbatical then dive deep into Goran Dragic's comments to Slovenian media, Christian Wood potentially coming off the bench per Tim Cato of The Athletic, and the Mavs rocky summer league stretch thus far.
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Jaren does a solo pod and details the Mavericks loss in summer league to the Jazz and the Mavericks reportedly going to see Dennis Smith He’s workout in Las Vegas as first reported by Dalton Trigg. He also talks about Luka’s comments to the Spanish media in regards to his future with the Mavericks and the city of Dallas as well as what direction he’d like the front office to take.
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Will and Jaren detail the Mavs first summer league game versus the Bulls and dive deep into Jaden Hardy's 28 point performance as well as how fellow teammate AJ Lawson did. They then have a few takeaways from some interviews from J-Kidd, Nico, and C-Wood, as well as a Brunson S&T looking seemingly grim at this point.
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Will and Jaren preview the rest of the Mavericks players ahead of summer league.
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Will and Jaren start off by going over some brief Mavs FA news in the supposed singing of Tyler Dorsey to a 2 way deal and talk about a rumor from Marc Stein's Spotify live from earlier in regards to the Mavs getting a TPE if Brunson is signed and traded. They then profile Jaden Hardy, Marcus Bingham, Miye Oni, Moses Wright, and Jalen Lecque ahead of the Mavericks summer league game versus the Bulls on Friday.
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Will and Jaren talk about Jaden Hardy ahead of summer league and expectations that should be set for him, commemorate Luka Doncic day (should be placed on 07/7) and talk about Mavs rumblings and news such as the Reggie Bullock rumors, why isn't Josh Green playing in summer league, and if there is any possibility of a S&T with Knicks still.
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On a shorter pod, Will and Jaren profile the Mavs losing out on Goran Dragic in free agency, Mark Cuban liking fan-hate comments on Twitter, and talk about Luke and Dirk's special moments together in Sweden at the FIBA world qualifiers.
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Will and Jaren discuss the quiet last 2 days for the Dallas Mavericks and why that might be the cases long with discussing if a Collin Sexton S&T would even be feasible. They also mention reports regarding the Mavs potentially wanting to keep their last roster spot open until further notice and how that could affect Goran Dragic resigning with the Mavs. Finally, they banter a little bit about Theo Pinson resigning and some general big NBA moves the last couple days such as the Rudy Gobert trade.
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Will and Jaren break down the first day of NBA free agency and the Mavs acquisition of JaVale McGee along with the Mavs officially losing Jalen Brunson and more.
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Will hops on real quick to record a FA precursor as he talks about Brunson officially being gone, Dragic and guys Mavs could get with the TPMLE, and the KD trade request news.
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Will and Jaren dive deep into the Jalen Brunson saga and what it entails for the Mavs future if he leaves and express their levels of confidence in JB staying or not staying after recent discouraging news from Marc Stein and Jake Fischer regarding the matter.
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Will and Jaren introduce themselves and detail their Mavs fandom and take a deep dive into the selection of Mavericks recent 37th overall selection Jaden Hardy and talk about concerns regarding the Jalen Brunson saga.
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