Best Podcast Episodes About Dallas Mavericks
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Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 29 episodes
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“… and you're an Everydayer. So, it's basically a no-brainer. So, we've got three more games to talk about from Thursday to New Year's Day. Let's go to Dallas, where Philadelphia came in and beat them easy. 1-23-1-0-8. The Sixers were able to roll out the same starting lineup, which means that we got a second consecutive start for Joel Embiid. We'll start with Embiid, who played 35 minutes. I bet you didn't think you'd get 35 from Embiid again. 22-4, six assists, 50% shooting, one block. This is a really hot run. Again, I know people don't always listen to everything I say. I talked about Pulzingas …”
“… you get ad-free podcasts. If you go to that link, which is in the bio, of the audio and on the video, you can see all of the perks you get. You get the perk of supporting the show, you get the perk of being labeled a genuine good bloke by me, and you're an Everydayer. So, it's basically a no-brainer. So, we've got three more games to talk about from Thursday to New Year's Day. Let's go to Dallas, where Philadelphia came in and beat them easy. 1-23-1-0-8. The Sixers were able to roll out the same starting lineup, which means that we got a second consecutive start for Joel Embiid. We'll start with Embiid, who played 35 minutes. I bet you didn't think you'd get 35 from Embiid again. 22-4, six assists, 50% shooting, one block. This is a really hot run. Again, I know people don't always listen to everything I say. I talked about Pulzingas on the show yesterday, saying about selling high on him. Bro, no way you can sell high. That's literally what I said. So, I'm going to say it again now. Sell high on Embiid, but you obviously can't. But if an offer is presented to you, and someone's like, I think he's back, you should cash in on that. It is not likely to happen in almost any …”
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The Miami Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons 118-112 despite missing Tyler Hero, with Norman Powell scoring 36 points. The Philadelphia 76ers won against the Dallas Mavericks 123-108, highlighted by Joel Embiid's 22 points and Tyrese Maxey's 34 points.
“… Sand. And she's telling me that, you know, you have to get on Christ's back and let him carry you through this. And this is, man, I'm going through Dallas County Jail and I'm coming off dope. I still think I have a chance to get a small prison sentence and I can be out soon getting high. But man, on May 18, 2009, I got hit with life in prison. And all, that's what I said. It was the first time I understood that something had changed that some of it was me. because there's no more like talking my way out of this. And so when I'm in the shower that night and Christ is talking to me, he's telling me …”
“… a very faithful woman. She's got prayer plaques and crosses all over her house. She's like one of those moms. Right. But she reminded me when I got arrested about this prayer plaque that she had on my wall as a kid growing up called Footprints in the Sand. And she's telling me that, you know, you have to get on Christ's back and let him carry you through this. And this is, man, I'm going through Dallas County Jail and I'm coming off dope. I still think I have a chance to get a small prison sentence and I can be out soon getting high. But man, on May 18, 2009, I got hit with life in prison. And all, that's what I said. It was the first time I understood that something had changed that some of it was me. because there's no more like talking my way out of this. And so when I'm in the shower that night and Christ is talking to me, he's telling me things that I'm familiar with, like get on my back. I'm going to carry you through this. And it's wild because I look back at this and I think about Muhammad and you're going to hear about some of the other messengers I met along the way. I think that's what Christ does is he sends messengers to us and messengers can come from anywhere, man. The …”
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When Damon West received a life sentence in prison, he found unexpected solace in a conversation with a fellow inmate named Muhammad. In a moment of despair, he was guided to cry in the shower, where he felt a divine presence reassuring him that he was not alone. This encounter marked the beginning of his spiritual journey, revealing how messengers can come from the most unexpected places.
“… If you call it a draft lottery real. Come on, Adam Silver. Nigga, put everybody's name in the cup, nigga. And you pull it out and say it. Hey, the Dallas Mavericks with the number one pick. The Dallas Mavericks in the 2028. Number one pick in 2029. The Dallas Mavericks. You said pay over by the BFB. Honestly, bro. Some shit like that could happen. Oh, that shit rigged. Yeah, bro. I feel like there's no disrespect to the league. It's just I feel like ain't no way you trade Luka, AD get hurt. Shit hit the fan. They like, get the team out of Dallas.”
“… drawn for the lottery. They're making it more dramatic, but. I ain't mad at it. I just mean the bottom 18, you just got a shot. I'm with that. I'm with that. That make that shit fun, too. Yeah. That makes it fun. Like a real draw. Well, I guess. If you call it a draft lottery real. Come on, Adam Silver. Nigga, put everybody's name in the cup, nigga. And you pull it out and say it. Hey, the Dallas Mavericks with the number one pick. The Dallas Mavericks in the 2028. Number one pick in 2029. The Dallas Mavericks. You said pay over by the BFB. Honestly, bro. Some shit like that could happen. Oh, that shit rigged. Yeah, bro. I feel like there's no disrespect to the league. It's just I feel like ain't no way you trade Luka, AD get hurt. Shit hit the fan. They like, get the team out of Dallas.”
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The NBA is shaking things up by allowing all bottom 18 teams a shot at the draft lottery, making it more exciting and unpredictable. This new proposal, discussed by Jeff Teague and his co-hosts, aims to increase drama in the league as teams vie for top picks. With potential twists like Luka Doncic's future in Dallas, the stakes have never been higher.
“Do you know how many teams Luke Kennard has been on? Do you know what I mean? I mean, so what are we expecting here? I mean, this is the Mavericks. Do you see where they are? That's what I'm saying. I think they're 13 or 15 teams. So they're only 15 teams in the West. They're 13. Right. You have enough Oh yeah more than enough You have enough Huh You have enough to win this game To beat this team I not saying win a playoff game I saying winning this game against the Oh, okay, okay. Oh, this specific game. Did the math land so bad? Yes, yes, yes. Outside of Cooper flag, what else did they …”
“Do you know how many teams Luke Kennard has been on? Do you know what I mean? I mean, so what are we expecting here? I mean, this is the Mavericks. Do you see where they are? That's what I'm saying. I think they're 13 or 15 teams. So they're only 15 teams in the West. They're 13. Right. You have enough Oh yeah more than enough You have enough Huh You have enough to win this game To beat this team I not saying win a playoff game I saying winning this game against the Oh, okay, okay. Oh, this specific game. Did the math land so bad? Yes, yes, yes. Outside of Cooper flag, what else did they really have? Hey, nothing. What about young Bull Williams? Who? Brendan Williams. Yeah, man, okay. He can play Ocho. But I'm speaking from a standpoint of, you know, game changers. Like, Cooper Flagg was ultra-aggressive in that first quarter, and I think Bron should have matched that energy that he was drinking. Yes, yes. You know what I mean? …”
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LeBron James needed to be more aggressive against the Mavericks, especially after they allowed 41 points in the first quarter. Despite his impressive stats of 30 points, 15 assists, and 9 rebounds, his slow start put the Lakers in a deep hole they couldn't climb out of. The discussion highlights the importance of aggression and defensive stops in crucial games.
“… it was. I know we have conversations about Jason Kidd and some of the ownership, but he's been dropping bombshells about what's going on with that Mavericks situation, man, about how they got rid of Luca, but go ahead and play it. I can't hear shit. Yeah, he out here naming people who wasn't the issue and who was happy about Trey Luca. Why him too low? Well, I'll paraphrase it. Basically, he came out and said, yeah, if our coach and our GM felt like our best player, that doesn't mean we should trade him. He threw Jason Kidd under the bus, and they asked him about it again. He was like, why are we …”
“… refs I can pay the money man To be fighting man man. Just rough the game and go home. Phil got ejected before. That's when I knew that reference. Yeah, Phil Collins got ejected, man. It's all bad, man. All right, man. Mark Cuban. I remember it. There it was. I know we have conversations about Jason Kidd and some of the ownership, but he's been dropping bombshells about what's going on with that Mavericks situation, man, about how they got rid of Luca, but go ahead and play it. I can't hear shit. Yeah, he out here naming people who wasn't the issue and who was happy about Trey Luca. Why him too low? Well, I'll paraphrase it. Basically, he came out and said, yeah, if our coach and our GM felt like our best player, that doesn't mean we should trade him. He threw Jason Kidd under the bus, and they asked him about it again. He was like, why are we still talking about this shit? Damn. He said, that was his last year. He didn't trade it. Yeah, he said, bro, stop talking to me about this trade, bro. It already happened. This is what we got right now. That's true. I feel this kid on that one. Do y'all see Mark Cuban? Because obviously, he's been talking about that. He said he don't regret selling …”
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Mark Cuban recently revealed his regrets about trading Luka Doncic, admitting it wasn't the right decision and pointing fingers at his coach and GM. This unexpected confession sheds light on the internal chaos within the Mavericks organization, especially after Luka's stellar performance since the trade. Cuban's comments have ignited discussions about the future of the team and his potential return to ownership.
“… I don't remember. Last month sometime where it's like Cuban and this group of mystery investors are trying to put together a plan to buy back the Mavericks. And then Cuban shot that story down to the Dallas Morning News a couple of days later. And listen, I don't like getting into the business of guessing who one of our colleagues or one of our peers' sources are or what their sourcing is. But I can just tell you, people close to Patrick DuBont, the governor of the Mavericks, are pretty sure that Mark Cuban leaked the story in the first place. So it was put to me, they said, Mark Cuban is one hell …”
“… uh, might be right about that platform that he chose. And so, okay. And listen, and then this comes on the heels of this story that Mark Stein had. I don't remember exactly when it was. Was it right around the All-Star break, I believe? So anyways, I don't remember. Last month sometime where it's like Cuban and this group of mystery investors are trying to put together a plan to buy back the Mavericks. And then Cuban shot that story down to the Dallas Morning News a couple of days later. And listen, I don't like getting into the business of guessing who one of our colleagues or one of our peers' sources are or what their sourcing is. But I can just tell you, people close to Patrick DuBont, the governor of the Mavericks, are pretty sure that Mark Cuban leaked the story in the first place. So it was put to me, they said, Mark Cuban is one hell of an arsonist and a firefighter. And so, like, look, Cuban sold the team. And now he's saying he sold it because there was, you know, the emotional. He's given like five or six answers on this. I'm not sure that any of them are credible. The emotional stress. He didn't want to pass it down to his kids. Well, he has said that before. He said that …”
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Mark Cuban reveals his biggest regret about selling the Dallas Mavericks: it’s not the sale itself, but who he sold the team to. This revelation came during a podcast interview where Cuban expressed frustration over the team's management decisions since the sale, hinting at his desire to regain control. The situation raises questions about accountability and the choices that led to the Mavericks' struggles.
“… front end of a back-to-back. So you'll be fresh for the Cavs on Tuesday. And then you've got, a couple days later, the Thunder. A few days off, the Mavericks. and that's obviously not a big game, but for Luka, you know, he would like to score like 84 points or so against the Mavericks if he can. Then the Thunder again, Warriors, Suns, Jazz. But anyway, so, you know, a couple games against the Thunder, the Cavs in there, it's like there is a tough little stretch of schedule coming up. It's not a bad time for him to miss the first inning of a back-to-back.”
“… gets 250 000 give or take i think yeah so but i mean seriously though like If you're going to get a one-game suspension, an automatic one-game suspension, this is pretty good timing. Because you've got the Lakers, I'm sorry, the Lizards, and it's the front end of a back-to-back. So you'll be fresh for the Cavs on Tuesday. And then you've got, a couple days later, the Thunder. A few days off, the Mavericks. and that's obviously not a big game, but for Luka, you know, he would like to score like 84 points or so against the Mavericks if he can. Then the Thunder again, Warriors, Suns, Jazz. But anyway, so, you know, a couple games against the Thunder, the Cavs in there, it's like there is a tough little stretch of schedule coming up. It's not a bad time for him to miss the first inning of a back-to-back.”
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Luka Doncic's recent one-game suspension might actually be a blessing in disguise for the Dallas Mavericks. With the timing just before a back-to-back, he can rest and prepare for tougher matchups ahead, minimizing the impact on his season. This unexpected break allows him to recharge before facing critical games against the Cavaliers and Thunder.
“… it. You said, are you new at the Fed? So no, I'm not new at the Fed, the system. I am new at the Atlanta Fed. I've been in three districts, Dallas Fed, Richmond Fed, and now at the Atlanta Fed for three years. So who writes the best beige book of the three? Atlanta Fed by far. There you go. So Kevin, you've won this Beigie Award for an entry about something we don't often cover here at The Indicator, baby clothes. And here, I'll read the entry. Quote, a baby apparel manufacturer reported solid demand for both its low and high-end clothing and accessories, while sales for middle-tier …”
“… entry Okay, so let's do it. The envelope, please. And the winner of the Beigie Award is... The Atlanta Fed. Coming to the stage is Kevin Dancy, a vice president of the Atlanta Fed. We spoke on April 17th. Congratulations, Kevin. Thanks, Robert. I appreciate it. You said, are you new at the Fed? So no, I'm not new at the Fed, the system. I am new at the Atlanta Fed. I've been in three districts, Dallas Fed, Richmond Fed, and now at the Atlanta Fed for three years. So who writes the best beige book of the three? Atlanta Fed by far. There you go. So Kevin, you've won this Beigie Award for an entry about something we don't often cover here at The Indicator, baby clothes. And here, I'll read the entry. Quote, a baby apparel manufacturer reported solid demand for both its low and high-end clothing and accessories, while sales for middle-tier products were flat, suggesting a barbell effect. I love the barbell effect. It's a finance term that means the market for a product gets split into two extremes. You have premium products on one end and budget products on the other end. Kevin, how does this play out these days? So when you think about demand, especially amongst discretionary spend …”
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Baby clothing sales are experiencing a unique trend known as the barbell effect, where demand is split between premium and budget products, leaving mid-tier items flat. Kevin Dancy from the Atlanta Fed explains that high-end consumers are spending freely, while those seeking value are gravitating towards lower-cost options. This shift reveals how economic pressures are reshaping consumer behavior in unexpected ways.
“… win MVP. One of them has to win. It's like, you gotta put them in an order. Like, that's all. It's not a criticism of anybody. It's funny, when the Mavericks draft Cooper and they go from 11 to 1 and you know they've got AD and at the time you know there was a thought that Kyrie might come back at some point mid-season and I remember Cooper uh his post-draft press conference his first press conference in Dallas talking about how blessed he was to be in a situation or he could step right into a competitive team a team right you know a playoff team and man did that thing go sideways on him real quick …”
“… that he can pass, he can rebound, he can screen set, you know, he's cerebral and knows everything. So like, you know... It's just like MVP. There's not a wrong vote. Either guy is worthy of winning. One of them has to win. There's four guys that can win MVP. One of them has to win. It's like, you gotta put them in an order. Like, that's all. It's not a criticism of anybody. It's funny, when the Mavericks draft Cooper and they go from 11 to 1 and you know they've got AD and at the time you know there was a thought that Kyrie might come back at some point mid-season and I remember Cooper uh his post-draft press conference his first press conference in Dallas talking about how blessed he was to be in a situation or he could step right into a competitive team a team right you know a playoff team and man did that thing go sideways on him real quick um right and then you know con the the hornets were perpetually rebuilding they had no positive momentum by the way they had no positive momentum a month and a half in the season they started seven and 18 i mean listen it's it's Longer than that. Like to be, cause I was going back and looking at this forever. Well, no, I'm saying this season, it …”
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Kahn's impressive performance has led to a remarkable turnaround for his team, making him the favorite for Rookie of the Year. While Cooper has shown talent, his team's struggles have overshadowed his contributions. The contrast in their situations highlights why Kahn is emerging as the standout rookie this season.
“… high for him, man. Like 33. That's a career high for Luka. No, he averaged 34. I think he averaged 34 one year. Did he? He might be close. With Dallas? Yeah. We got wiggle room, so. So how many games they play? So he's out the next two weeks. He ain't going to make it. He ain't going to make it. Who is this? K. Because he's out two weeks. He can only miss, what, four or five games? He can miss eight more games. Eight. How many games they play in the next two weeks? Eight. He better wrap that thing up and get on out there. Because Luka's averaging 33. I think Luka's career high is like 33.9, …”
“… averaging down to 35 points a game and his team is number three He going to be there He going to be first team Leading the league in scoring He going to be first team. Leading the league in scoring. Yeah. Yeah. He going to be first team. This is a career high for him, man. Like 33. That's a career high for Luka. No, he averaged 34. I think he averaged 34 one year. Did he? He might be close. With Dallas? Yeah. We got wiggle room, so. So how many games they play? So he's out the next two weeks. He ain't going to make it. He ain't going to make it. Who is this? K. Because he's out two weeks. He can only miss, what, four or five games? He can miss eight more games. Eight. How many games they play in the next two weeks? Eight. He better wrap that thing up and get on out there. Because Luka's averaging 33. I think Luka's career high is like 33.9, maybe 34, Joe. That Joe, that boy balling, boy. Yeah. I'm talking about Dallas. How do you leave Jokic off? He's leading the league in assists and rebounds. You ain't going to leave him off. And he got averaging 29 a game. Wimby. You ain't going to leave him off. How do you leave Wimby off? Jalen Brown, he has his team in the number two slot. A …”
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Luka Doncic is on track to lead the NBA in scoring, averaging an impressive 33 points per game, making him a top contender for the MVP award. With key competitors like Cade Cunningham sidelined, Doncic's performance could solidify his spot among the elite as his team ranks third in the league. The race is tightening, and it’s clear that Doncic's scoring prowess is a major factor in the discussion.
“… Oh, I'm about to say a bag. You know what I'm saying? You know what I'm saying? I'm the trash bag. All right, man. What made you want to buy the Dallas Mavericks? So I'd always been a basketball junkie. I mean, I still play pickup and get out there and shoot and all that. And so I had season tickets to the Mavs. and it was the 99-2000 season, and I was there with my then-girlfriend, now-wife, and my brothers and everything, and it was the start of the season, the first game. We're undefeated, and we got Finley. We got Nash. We got Sean Bradley. We got Dirk, and I'm like, okay, I don't know if we're …”
“… just three things. Yes, I made a deal. No, I got shut out. Three, some hot mom answered the door. And I was like, hello. What would you let the trash bags go for? How much were you selling them? I sold them for six bucks a bag. I mean, six bucks a box. Oh, I'm about to say a bag. You know what I'm saying? You know what I'm saying? I'm the trash bag. All right, man. What made you want to buy the Dallas Mavericks? So I'd always been a basketball junkie. I mean, I still play pickup and get out there and shoot and all that. And so I had season tickets to the Mavs. and it was the 99-2000 season, and I was there with my then-girlfriend, now-wife, and my brothers and everything, and it was the start of the season, the first game. We're undefeated, and we got Finley. We got Nash. We got Sean Bradley. We got Dirk, and I'm like, okay, I don't know if we're going to be good, but at least it's the first game of the season. I can do better than this, and so I talked to my sales rep, and the guy who owned him was a guy named Ross Pro Jr., who didn't know anything about basketball, didn't care. It was a real estate deal for him. And so I was like, I just sold my business. I'm going to get paid. And so I …”
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Mark Cuban reveals the surreal moment he became a billionaire after his company, Broadcast.com, went public in the biggest IPO at the time. He humorously describes checking his stock price while getting ready for work, leading to his first major hustle as a child selling garbage bags door-to-door. This journey from childhood entrepreneur to NBA team owner showcases his relentless drive and passion for business.
“… risky take. The only trade that I remember that I actually thought that the guy never should be traded is the Luka Doncic trade, where I felt the Dallas Mavericks fans would rather lose with Luka than win without him. I think that's why that trade's talked about so much, and it really hits us all weird. It wasn't like, oh, he's passed his prime. It wasn't like, oh, they're doing something. It just felt like, oh, wow. We were in Vegas when it happens, and Danny G will back me up. everyone in that casino was like wait is this real what like it really even looking at it now you're like that's a weird trade …”
“They just didn't. on their players, but that's the risky take. The only trade that I remember that I actually thought that the guy never should be traded is the Luka Doncic trade, where I felt the Dallas Mavericks fans would rather lose with Luka than win without him. I think that's why that trade's talked about so much, and it really hits us all weird. It wasn't like, oh, he's passed his prime. It wasn't like, oh, they're doing something. It just felt like, oh, wow. We were in Vegas when it happens, and Danny G will back me up. everyone in that casino was like wait is this real what like it really even looking at it now you're like that's a weird trade and i love i love max crosby and i'd love if the seahawks were in on max crosby i don't think they can reach the price that the raiders are asking but the point is is is max crosby to the raiders what luca was to the mavs and i don't think so there are a lot of raiders have a lot of great players so max crosby is one of them but i just don't think …”
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The Luka Doncic trade shocked NBA fans, as many believed Dallas Mavericks fans would prefer losing with him than winning without. This moment highlights the complex nature of player value and loyalty in sports, drawing parallels to other controversial trades like Nomar Garciaparra's departure from the Red Sox. Sometimes, letting go of a fan favorite can lead to unexpected success.
“I'm taping this on a Thursday afternoon. And all signs, as I said on Sunday, are pointing to Jason Tatum coming back against the Dallas Mavericks at 7 o'clock Eastern time. And Cooper Flagg's first game in Boston, Massachusetts. He grew up in Maine. I think the entire state of Maine is going to be at this game along with the entire Sloan Conference I don't know where they're going to fit everybody but I really hope Cooper gets a feel for the city for the arena, maybe he can look for apartments and condos for when he officially signs with the Celtics in 2031 and comes home, we have a spot …”
“I'm taping this on a Thursday afternoon. And all signs, as I said on Sunday, are pointing to Jason Tatum coming back against the Dallas Mavericks at 7 o'clock Eastern time. And Cooper Flagg's first game in Boston, Massachusetts. He grew up in Maine. I think the entire state of Maine is going to be at this game along with the entire Sloan Conference I don't know where they're going to fit everybody but I really hope Cooper gets a feel for the city for the arena, maybe he can look for apartments and condos for when he officially signs with the Celtics in 2031 and comes home, we have a spot for him, but I really hope it goes well for him in Boston and when he's on the Celtics in 2031 we'll just be like, yeah, remember that time when his first game was Tatum's first game back. And now Tatum's passing the torch to him as the newest member of the Boston Celtics. Yeah, I think that's going to happen. We need Jason Tatum, though. The …”
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Jason Tatum is set to make a triumphant return against the Dallas Mavericks, coinciding with Cooper Flagg's first game in Boston. The excitement is palpable as fans from Maine and the Sloan Conference are expected to fill the arena, marking a pivotal moment for both players. This game could symbolize the passing of the torch from Tatum to Flagg, setting the stage for a bright future with the Celtics.
“or this is whatever day it is, March 10th against the Dallas Mavericks. Do you have any reaction to this other than have you checked on Bill? Is Bill stressed? Is he happy? I'm sure he's very happy. What's your take? I haven't checked on him. I'm sure he's going to go live any minute now. Personally, you know, I'm glad my prayers have been answered. It lets me know there is a God. I've just been just hoping and praying for JT to get back on the court. You know, that JT size hole in the Celtics was really bothering …”
“or this is whatever day it is, March 10th against the Dallas Mavericks. Do you have any reaction to this other than have you checked on Bill? Is Bill stressed? Is he happy? I'm sure he's very happy. What's your take? I haven't checked on him. I'm sure he's going to go live any minute now. Personally, you know, I'm glad my prayers have been answered. It lets me know there is a God. I've just been just hoping and praying for JT to get back on the court. You know, that JT size hole in the Celtics was really bothering me. I'm honestly, I wish him the best. This will be a really interesting test of, I guess it's 2026. And that's what Achilles injuries are, are a nine month injury now. In my experience and in all of our lifetime, this was a at least year long thing, plus a year of not looking quite like yourself. but they're going to throw him right back into the …”
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Jason Tatum's return is a huge win for the Celtics, potentially raising their championship ceiling without disrupting team chemistry.
“… them on a TV anymore. I don't, I don't like watching them and make me mad. All right. Next category four teams, the play in dreamers starting with Dallas 19 and 27. I feel like they're better than 19 and 27, especially with the injury like they've had, but I I'm the right night. If you catch them, I feel like they can hang with just about anybody. I wanted to mention, uh, Max Christie. Yeah. I think has officially reached you're insulting him. If you don't mention him, when you recap the Luca trade and you just say, look afraid. I think Christie's become a legitimate asset. He's 22. He's put …”
“… this team, it's going to start right around now. And it went the other way. Their best five is still plus 18 per 100, I guess is the one good thing about them. But I, uh, they're almost like a take off the league past team for me. Like I don't want them on a TV anymore. I don't, I don't like watching them and make me mad. All right. Next category four teams, the play in dreamers starting with Dallas 19 and 27. I feel like they're better than 19 and 27, especially with the injury like they've had, but I I'm the right night. If you catch them, I feel like they can hang with just about anybody. I wanted to mention, uh, Max Christie. Yeah. I think has officially reached you're insulting him. If you don't mention him, when you recap the Luca trade and you just say, look afraid. I think Christie's become a legitimate asset. He's 22. He's put together two months now where he's like 16 a game and like 45% from three, he can handle the ball. I thought he was coming on a little for the Lakers last year, but, um, ironically has become a bigger asset for them than Anthony Davis. So just wanted to mention that. That's the perfect context and perspective to put them in because you're a hundred …”
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Max Christie has transformed into a crucial asset for the Dallas Mavericks, averaging 16 points per game and shooting 45% from three. Despite the Mavs' struggles this season, Christie's emergence has been a bright spot, especially in the shadow of the controversial Luka trade. His ability to perform in clutch moments showcases his potential to elevate the team's performance moving forward.
“… But any game that the Lakers, quite frankly, can hold the opponent to 41% shooting, which they did in this game, even though I know the Mavericks aren't exactly the 2012 Mavericks. But you got to see the Lakers. 2012 weren't very good. 2011 won the championship. All right. 2011. Sorry, I forgot that. Anyway, you got to see the Lakers. I would say it was not one of DeAndre Ayton's best games. 4-16 and rode Pine down the stretch. He rode Pine down the stretch the other night against the Clippers too. That's been a trend. The 4-16 has not been. He came in shooting 68% from the floor. That's …”
“… to play the Clippers. So the bulk of it was the game one of six games on the road. But anyway, they'll take any win they can get right now. And that was a good comeback win. And another excellent night for Luke. I think he came up just short of a triple-double. But any game that the Lakers, quite frankly, can hold the opponent to 41% shooting, which they did in this game, even though I know the Mavericks aren't exactly the 2012 Mavericks. But you got to see the Lakers. 2012 weren't very good. 2011 won the championship. All right. 2011. Sorry, I forgot that. Anyway, you got to see the Lakers. I would say it was not one of DeAndre Ayton's best games. 4-16 and rode Pine down the stretch. He rode Pine down the stretch the other night against the Clippers too. That's been a trend. The 4-16 has not been. He came in shooting 68% from the floor. That's got to be the worst shooting. I didn't see the stats. That's got to be the worst shooting game of his career. There's no way he's missed 12 shots in a game before. He was smoking layups left and right. But the most notable thing about that Clippers loss was post-game when a lot of people perceived it as J.J. Redick calling out Luka. And I'll just …”
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Luka Doncic's ability to trust his teammates is crucial for the Dallas Mavericks' defensive performance. J.J. Redick emphasizes that when Luka involves others in the offense, it not only boosts morale but also enhances their defensive efficiency. The Mavericks' success hinges on ball movement, proving that good offense can lead to better defense.
“… if they just bolster that front court a little bit, Zach. You mentioned Gafford, and this jogged my memory. There's been a lot of posturing from the Mavericks, and everything is posturing now. Yeah. That, you know, I think it's been in the media a little bit, like Patrick Dumont, you know, he wants to see Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg all together. And if we don't get a good offer for Anthony Davis, we'll just hold on to him. I think there's probably some truth to that, and I don't know that there's a good offer for Anthony Davis, currently injured on a somewhat vague timetable that …”
“… trying to shed salary, and there are gonna be sort of plug-and-play bigs out there. And dude, I think Boston, being a buyer, is just, it makes a lot of sense. And I could see a path for them to get very good. They're already very good. Even better if they just bolster that front court a little bit, Zach. You mentioned Gafford, and this jogged my memory. There's been a lot of posturing from the Mavericks, and everything is posturing now. Yeah. That, you know, I think it's been in the media a little bit, like Patrick Dumont, you know, he wants to see Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg all together. And if we don't get a good offer for Anthony Davis, we'll just hold on to him. I think there's probably some truth to that, and I don't know that there's a good offer for Anthony Davis, currently injured on a somewhat vague timetable that would really whet their appetite. So I think there's some truth to that. But I do think the Mavericks, if they had their druthers, would just wipe their hands of the whole Luca trade as soon as possible, get off of Anthony Davis for whatever value they can get, get off of Gafford for whatever value they can get, and really, I think that would be …”
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The Dallas Mavericks are struggling with a leadership crisis as they navigate potential trades involving stars like Anthony Davis. With co-interim GMs and no clear architect for their future, the team is hesitant to make bold moves after trading Luka Doncic. This uncertainty leaves them in a precarious position as they face a critical moment in their franchise's direction.
“… did not deserve this. And Nick's lost last night, which I did not see because I was watching the college game. But the Nick lost last night to Dallas when they're down 28 at the half to a Maverick team that's got nobody, you know, no Davis, no Kyrie Irving or 18 year old kid in flag. Uh, PJ Washington's out and so is Gafford and the next lose by 28 points to the Dallas Mavericks and everybody played. I mean, you got to be kidding after they've been playing poorly, that's as bad a loss as Thibodeau. Not at a loss like that, whether they gave up 75 points in the first 75, 48. I mean, I mean, …”
“… a list. And that's why he went to the Jason kids of the world because he didn't have a list. He was not prepared for it and he was scrambling. And so he got his sixth choice in Mike Brown. And I'm not knocking Mike Brown, but the bottom line is Thibodeau did not deserve this. And Nick's lost last night, which I did not see because I was watching the college game. But the Nick lost last night to Dallas when they're down 28 at the half to a Maverick team that's got nobody, you know, no Davis, no Kyrie Irving or 18 year old kid in flag. Uh, PJ Washington's out and so is Gafford and the next lose by 28 points to the Dallas Mavericks and everybody played. I mean, you got to be kidding after they've been playing poorly, that's as bad a loss as Thibodeau. Not at a loss like that, whether they gave up 75 points in the first 75, 48. I mean, I mean, that's ridiculous and I'm not blaming Mike Brown. But this to me, the Dolan deserves this. He's the one who wanted Thibodeau out. He couldn't stand looking at him anymore. Thibodeau got a terrible deal. Wasn't a, they got beat by Indiana. Indiana was better than the Knicks. And Halpert made that incredible shot to force the first game on overtime …”
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The Knicks' decision to fire coach Thibodeau could haunt them, as they now struggle with a roster that lacks championship potential. This misstep, alongside a disastrous trade for Mikal Bridges, leaves them in a purgatory of mediocrity, unable to break into true contention. Fans are left questioning whether the Knicks will ever rise to the top again under current management.
“… played but he was being bothered before that MRI the next day somehow there was confusion on which body part Austin Reeves was getting MRI'd on in Dallas as a side note they traveled from Oklahoma City to Dallas and did the MRIs in Dallas Luca got his MRI and they announced his injury Austin Reeves got his MRI and according to J.J. Reddick the MRI was done on the wrong part of his abdomen. And they didn't get the results they needed. And they had to go for another MRI the next day. And it was when the second MRI came back in, grade two oblique strain, four to six weeks. Right, so that's four to …”
“… us reason to play him more. If not, we'll pull him. Well, Luka, about four minutes and change in the third quarter, grabs his hammy mid-drive and goes down in a heap. Austin Reeves, I'll be honest, I didn't finish the game. so I don't know how late he played but he was being bothered before that MRI the next day somehow there was confusion on which body part Austin Reeves was getting MRI'd on in Dallas as a side note they traveled from Oklahoma City to Dallas and did the MRIs in Dallas Luca got his MRI and they announced his injury Austin Reeves got his MRI and according to J.J. Reddick the MRI was done on the wrong part of his abdomen. And they didn't get the results they needed. And they had to go for another MRI the next day. And it was when the second MRI came back in, grade two oblique strain, four to six weeks. Right, so that's four to six weeks. Luca is a grade two left hamstring strain. That's typically a four to six week injury. Now, Shams and MAC-10 reported tonight that Luca's en route to Europe for some, you know specialized treatment to try to expedite this is it just so that when the season ends he can just be over and stay over in europe because I don think that there a …”
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The Lakers are bracing for a tough playoff run as injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves could sideline them for weeks. Luka's grade two hamstring strain and Reeves' oblique injury put their playoff hopes in jeopardy, with the team now needing to adapt quickly to stay competitive. This situation highlights the unpredictable nature of the NBA as teams head into the final stretch.
“… celebrating a Caleb Downs first round pick. first-round draft pick, and we're still waiting on Jerry Jones to announce the new sponsor for the Dallas Cowboys Swiffer as the official sponsor Somebody got to keep that trophy case dusted Thank you All right David A little big wind up there for delivering it”
“… you. Best was seeing you guys at the draft. It was so great. Great backdrop. You did great interviews. The food was great off the Rectec Grills as well as the awesome Cigar Lounge. So that was my best. And some quick Cowboys content. Cowboys fans already celebrating a Caleb Downs first round pick. first-round draft pick, and we're still waiting on Jerry Jones to announce the new sponsor for the Dallas Cowboys Swiffer as the official sponsor Somebody got to keep that trophy case dusted Thank you All right David A little big wind up there for delivering it”
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The physicality in NBA playoff games can escalate quickly, especially with players like Nikola Jokic on the court. When tensions rise, fans wonder if Jokic's intimidating brothers are present to back him up, as their presence could deter opponents from crossing the line. This dynamic raises questions about player protection and the influence of family in high-stakes games.
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