Mavs Step Back Podcast

On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan talk about how Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is set to be the face of the NBA once LeBron James retires. Some -- and by 'some' we really just mean one person who has annoying Mavs Twitter for more than two years now -- have questioned this idea of Luka taking LeBron's place, though, as if such a move would simply be the NBA giving that title to Doncic only to help continue expanding the league globally. Although that is one benefit Doncic being the eventual face of the league, this episode of the Mavs Step Back Podcast debunks any 'agendas' some people think the league might have by discussing why Doncic's play on the court and how he carries himself off the court makes him worthy of such a title. We also discuss the Mavs' Christmas Day showdown with the Lakers and our favorite Mavs storylines heading into the season. Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support

On this episode of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan sit down with newly signed Dallas Mavericks' wing Wes Iwundu to talk about the opportunity he has to play with Luka Doncic and for Rick Carlisle. Iwundu talks about what it was like to get the call from Mark Cuban during free agency, as well as how excited he is to play for a team that he believes is going to be one of the best in the Western Conference this season. Thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that subscribe button! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support

On this episode, the guys spend nearly an hour reviewing the Dallas Mavericks condensed offseason. From Tyrell Terry Fever, to Josh Green's ability to contribute from Day 1, to James Johnson being an X-factor, Dalton and Matt analyze these offseason moves from top to bottom. Matt also spends about 30 minutes just simply yelling at his computer over the Mavs' confusing and often frustrating free agency strategy. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support

After staying relatively quiet this entire week up to this point, the Dallas Mavericks ended up hitting a home rum in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, drafting Josh Green, Tyrell Terry and Tyler Bey, while also acquiring Josh Richardson from the Philadelphia 76ers. On this episode, the guys breakdown all those moves individually, while also looking ahead to what could come in the next few days as well. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support

On this episode of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, Dalton Trigg is joined by DallasBasketball.com’s NBA draft expert Richard Stayman to talk about which players the Dallas Mavericks should consider drafting if they end up keeping their two draft picks, as well as who they might trade up for. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support

On this episode, the guys discuss what was a very busy opening day of the NBA's trade season, including what remaining trade options could still be out there for the Mavs in the NBA Draft tomorrow night. Zach LaVine, Buddy Hield and Victor Oladipo are all still on the board. Despite the lack of activity early on, the Mavs could still have us all smiling by this weekend if they take an aggressive approach. With it looking like Giannis could be staying in Milwaukee after all, an uptick in aggression is definitely needed right now. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support

Less than an hour before the NBA lifts its moratorium on trades, Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson joins our Mavs Step Back Podcast to give us an update on where the team currently stands when it comes to potential trades, the NBA Draft and free agency. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support

On this episode, Dalton and Matt discuss the idea of the Mavs trading for Pelicans 3-and-D shooting guard Jrue Holiday. There are reportedly multiple teams talking to the Pelicans about a potential Holiday trade, and we believe the Mavs are one of those teams based on their interest in him for the last three years, plus the fact that Holiday is exactly the type of shooting guard you'd want sharing the backcourt with Luka Doncic. From there, the guys briefly discuss Bradley Beal's trade-related comments he made on another podcast recently. Finally, a handful of our listeners' questions are answered in our Mavs Offseason Mailbag 5.0, including a very interesting Ben Simmons trade idea. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support

On this week's episode, Dalton and Matt start out by talking about the NBA potentially coming back sooner than we all thought, as it was reported that the league is in discussions to start next season on December 22nd with a shortened 72-game schedule and decreased travel. The guys discuss how this is a good decision for the NBA, all things being considered, and how it could potentially be beneficial to the Mavs. The next conversation focuses on a report from the Dallas Morning News that the Mavs are willing to trade anyone on the roster except Luka Doncic or Kristaps Porzingis. The guys discuss how this 'win-now' urgency from the Mavs could affect their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2021 (Spoiler: it won't change much at all). NBA Draft prospects telling their agents they want to play with Luka in Dallas? Danilo Gallinari as prime offseason target? All that and more on this week's show. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support

On this week's episode, Dalton and Matt start off by discussing a couple of "realistic" potential NBA trade scenarios for the Dallas Mavericks, involving San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan and Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon. These ideas are interesting to think about, especially in the case of Gordon, a player who the Mavs have shown interest in trading for not too long ago. In the second segment, the guys answer a handful of listeners' questions in their Mavs Offseason Mailbag 4.0. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support

On this week's episode, Dalton and Matt are joined by MavsMoneyball.com's Editor-in-Chief Kirk Henderson to discuss the Dallas Mavericks reportedly being at 'the front of the line' when and if Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes available. The guys then go on to discuss a borderline insane James Harden trade scenario presented by Dalton, based on piecing together reports from Shams and ESPN's Bobby Marks. This episode is Part One of a two-part recording. The second part can be found over at MavsMoneyball.com on the 'Kirk Your Enthusiasm' podcast. Go give it a listen as well, and be sure to subscribe to both podcasts and leave us ratings on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support

On this episode, the guys are joined by Dallas Mavericks big man Willie Cauley-Stein. Cauley-Stein starts off by talking about how the timing of the pandemic led to his decision to not attend the NBA Bubble, being that his daughter was born over the summer. From there, he dishes on what he thought of his teammates' efforts against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round, what he's been working on this offseason, his upcoming player option, how he can help the Mavs going forward, and much more! The guys then end this one by asking Cauley-Stein three of our listeners' questions submitted via Twitter over the weekend. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support

On this week's episode, the guys are back with their third edition of the Mavs Offseason Mailbag. Dalton and Matt spend an hour talking about the questions you submitted, including DeMar DeRozan's potential fit with the Mavs, Dallas' ideal 3rd star and starting 5 next season, wing depth being a greater need than adding more bigs, how the Mavs could sign Jerami Grant, and much, much more! Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support

On this week's episode, the guys talk about a rumor saying the Mavs have interest in Montrezl Harrell this offseason. If the Mavs could even afford him, would he be a good fit? What current Mavs bigs would need to be traded to make it work? In the second half of this one, Dalton and Matt then spend nearly 30 minutes analyzing a potential Mavs trade for Zach LaVine, and how he would fit next to Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis as the third star in Dallas. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support

On this episode, Dalton and Matt talk about Luka Doncic making the All-NBA First Team as a 21-year-old in just his second season. From there, the guys talk about the NBA Playoffs overall, including the Clippers epic collapse against the Nuggets, then finish things up by answering your questions with a Mavs Offseason Mailbag 2.0. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support