Mavs Step Back Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Mavs Embarrassed By Warriors, 147-116; Something's Gotta Give Feb 05, 2021

Show notes

On this episode, Dalton and Matt recap the Mavs' demoralizing blowout loss to the Warriors before having a long Mavs & Warriors-related chat with Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu, who host 'Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod'. The guys talk about a number of topics, including the Mavs severely underachieving up to this point, whether or not the clock is ticking for Rick Carlisle even though there are several problems, Luka Doncic needing more help, Steph Curry still being 'that dude', whether Kristaps Porzingis can be a true No. 2 player on a championship contender and much, much more!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Luka vs. Trae & John Collins' Potential Fit With Mavs Feb 03, 2021

Show notes

On this episode, Dalton Trigg is joined by Brad Rowland, who writes for PeachTreeHoops.com and is the host of the Locked On Hawks podcast. Dalton and Brad talk about how this weird NBA season has impacted both the Mavs and Hawks in different ways before previewing the matchup that's going to take place in Atlanta on Wednesday night. Surprisingly, this Mavs-Hawks game will be the first time in over two years where both Luka Doncic and Trae Young will be playing. Rowland talks about how Luka vs. Trae debate needs to lose its toxicity with both respective fan bases. To cap things off, Brad talks about the impending restricted free agency of John Collins and what his potential fit would be like next to Kristaps Porzingis in Dallas.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Luka Doncic & the Mavs Are Going To Be OK Jan 28, 2021

Show notes

On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan discuss the Dallas Mavericks' rough start to this season. As bad as it has seemed at times, though, the Mavs are going to be fine, as they become healthy again and face a much easier schedule the rest of the way. Is Rick Carlisle overthinking things when it comes to how Kristaps Porzingis is best-utilized? Should MFFL be worried about Luka Doncic leaving Dallas in the future if the front office can't build a more well-rounded roster around him in the coming years? Which Maverick is most-likely to be traded this season? All these questions and more are answered from our listeners' mailbag this week. Thanks for listening!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Porzingis' Dominance vs. Pacers + a Karl-Anthony Towns Mavs Pipe-Dream? Jan 21, 2021

Show notes

On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan spend some time talking about the Mavs' 124-112 win over the Pacers to end a three-game losing streak. Kristaps Porzingis was dominant, and Luka Doncic notched the 30th triple-double of his career. The guys also talk about why Mavs fans need to be more patient with Josh Green before finishing with a really intriguing Karl-Anthony Towns Mavs pipe-dream idea.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How Can Mavs Trade For Beal? Jan 13, 2021

Show notes

On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan spend a full 20 minutes discussing the "Bradley Beal Watch," as The Ringer's Kevin O'Conner put it recently. What will it take to get Bradley Beal in Dallas? Is there any path to obtaining Beal without giving up Kristaps Porzingis? From there, the guys answer a handful of listeners' mailbag questions, including: our favorite basketball nicknames of all-time, how the NBA is handling this Covid-crazy season so far, whether Luka Doncic's good defense is here to stay, and much more!