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RUMOR: The Dallas Mavericks Trading for Kawhi Leonard is More Smoke, Too Risky Jun 29, 2026

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The Dallas Mavericks are at the center of the NBA's biggest offseason trade rumors, with reported interest in acquiring Kawhi Leonard in a deal that could send Klay Thompson, PJ Washington, and multiple draft picks to the Los Angeles Clippers. How does a potential Kawhi Leonard trade affect Cooper Flagg's development and the Dallas Mavs' long-term title window alongside Kyrie Irving?

Nick Angstadt & Slightly Biased break down why he's skeptical of the Mavericks' reported Kawhi Leonard interest, whether the rumored trade package of Klay Thompson and PJ Washington is worth it, and how Masai Ujiri's history with Kawhi in Toronto plays into the conversation. Nick also covers the Mavs' reported interest in Denver Nuggets forward Cam Johnson and what adding shooting and size could mean for Dallas's roster construction around Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively II.

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12:19 Why Not Trade for Kawhi?

20:42 Cam Johnson & Nuggets Talk

26:39 LaMelo Ball & Hornets Deal

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Morez Johnson Jr.'s Motor TRANSFORMS The Mavs with Tyler of No Ceilings Jun 28, 2026

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The Dallas Mavericks have made their pick and the NBA Draft analysis is here — find out why Morez Johnson Jr. may be the best big man selected and what it means for the future of the Mavs alongside Cooper Flagg. From defensive versatility to shooting projection, NBA draft grades, big man comps, and roster fit, this episode breaks down everything Dallas Mavericks fans need to know about their newest piece around Kyrie Irving.

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) is joined by Tyler Metcalf of @NoCeilingsNBA — and @LockedOnNBADraftNoCeilings — to deliver a deep dive on Morez Johnson Jr.'s defense, rebounding, motor, and offensive ceiling, touching on comparisons to Al Horford and Bam Adebayo. The episode also discusses Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, and PJ Washington, and how they all fit together in Dallas, plus a quick breakdown of international prospect Sergio De Larrea. Whether you're a die-hard Mavs fan or just following the NBA Draft, this is the episode that puts it all together for the Dallas Mavericks' offseason.

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Morez Johnson Jr's Complete Rise at Michigan with Locked On Wolverines⁩ Jun 27, 2026

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The Dallas Mavericks made one of the most surprising moves of the NBA Draft, selecting Morez Johnson Jr. as a top-10 pick — a player who arrived at Michigan as a bench piece and left as the first player off the board. Could this be the steal of the draft for the Mavs, and what does it mean for Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg's window in Dallas?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) is joined by Isaiah Hole from ⁨@LockedOnWolverines⁩ to break down Morez Johnson Jr.'s rise from overlooked Illinois transfer to lottery pick, what his defensive versatility — guarding 1 through 5 — truly looks like on the floor, and what Mavs fans are getting in head coach Dusty May. The episode examines comparisons to Al Horford and Bam Adebayo and whether this is the Dallas Mavericks' highest-upside pick in years. Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and the broader NBA roster-building picture also come up as Nick and Isaiah examine how Dusty May's teaching style could develop the next generation of Mavs talent.