77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

Time to put things in perspective following a loss to the Cavaliers, some hyper-positive press conferences from Jason Kidd, and some alarming stats about the Maverick's shooting. Tim Cato returns with both D Magazine's Mike Piellucci and The Athletic's Dave DuFour to dig into the big-picture of the Mavericks' current problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got a rare glimpse of the Mavs without Luka Doncic on the court, and it didn't suck nearly as much as we all expected! What can we take away from it, specifically with how Porzingis played in his absence? Mike Piellucci of D Magazine is back with Tim Cato to discuss on this week's 77 Minutes. BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNT to The Athletic - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

The debate regarding the best use of Kristaps Porzingis has continued during the 2021 season. What does the evidence tell us right now is the best move for the starting lineup & beyond? And can this Mavericks defense, Luka Doncic and others pick up the slack defensively to get Dallas to their destination? The Athletic's Tim Cato and The Athletic NBA Show's Dave DuFour debate and discuss. Hoste...

Bobby Karalla of Mavs.com joins Tim Cato as Tim brings four of his spiciest Mavericks opinions to the table concerning Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic and more after 10 games of regular season action. Will Bobby agree or disagree?? EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT to THE ATHLETIC @ theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been an up & down start for the Mavericks so far. A few wins - Some losses - Porzingis out of the lineup. Kinda what we expected, right? So have we been able to learn anything definitive after 8 games about Jason Kidd the coach, the rotation, how to effectively complement Luka Doncic, etc? Tim Cato, Dave DuFour, and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Austin Ngaruiya returns to the show to talk more Mavericks with Tim Cato, hot off the heels of a win in Houston and the social media discussion regarding the Mavericks' "Leadership Council." Tim and Austin discuss the pros and cons, Jason Kidd's first 3 games, Kristaps Porzingis and more on a NEW 77 Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got our own Sons of Slovenia, the Dvokorak podcast joining us on a NEW 77 Minutes with Tim Cato as Tim and his guests Luka (not that Luka), Matija & Tilen give their hometown perspective of their local legend and what they think Luka needs to win an NBA title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mavs preseason is in full swing. Which of the depth players will make the team, and who will be waived? Join Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci as they dive into the current preseason headlines, Mark Cuban's stance on vaccinated employees, concerns about the Mavericks' 3-point shooting percentage and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci are BACK with a new season of 77 Minutes, starting with takeaways from Mavericks Media Day 2021, the somewhat inevitable exit of one Bob Voulgaris, expectations for Kristaps Porzingis in his third year in Dallas, Luka Doncic and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Cato broadcasts LIVE from NBA Summer League and is joined by Mavs Moneyball's Kirk Henderson to react to the Luka Doncic extension, Mavericks free agency, unlocking Kristaps Porzingis, Dragic news and more NBA free agency talk on a NEW 77 Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have the Mavericks really "struck out" in free agency so far, or is it merely perception? Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci return to the airwaves to chime in on Reggie Bullock, Nico Harrison's strategy so far, how a Dragic addition could help keep Luca Doncic happy, how the Mavericks value the draft, Dwight Powell's value to other teams and more NBA free agency reaction through a Mavs lens...

Tim Cato returns to 77 Minutes with D Magazine Sports Editor Mike Piellucci to discuss the upcoming free agency period for the Mavericks, their potential to land Kawhi Leonard, questions about the front office structure, the need for a veteran PG to pair alongside Luka Doncic and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What exactly does new GM Nico Harrison bring to the table for the Dallas Mavericks? What will the dynamic be with Michael Finley and Luka Doncic? What does Jason Kidd's past tell us about how the Mavericks view their culture and franchise? The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour make their arguments in conjunction with the official announcement of the new hires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

What should we think of the rumors of Jason Kidd as the Mavericks' next head coach? How much power will Mark Cuban have with a new GM in place? Saad Yousuf of The Athletic joins Tim Cato to react to recent Mavs headlines, Rick Carlisle's new gig and more. Read Tim's Mavs coverage on The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Tim Cato returns to 77 Minutes with Dave DuFour to discuss the breaking departure of head coach Rick Carlisle, some names that could fill his role, Dirk Nowitzki getting an "official" role with the team and the guys address the rumor that Tim Cato's story caused all of these moves. Read Tim's story with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci return to the podcast airwaves to react to the end of the Donnie Nelson era in Dallas, his relationship with Luka Doncic, the rumors that Michael Finley could be his replacement and more. Plus Tim takes you inside the process of reporting the story that broke the news wide open on Monday. Get inside access to The Athletic with exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77min...

The Mavericks and Luka Doncic trended on Twitter Monday morning due to a stellar piece written by our own Tim Cato concerning Haralabos Voulgaris, Luka Doncic and the Mavericks' front-office. Is this an issue that could keep Luka from staying long-term? Tim joins Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci to give more context to the story. Read the story with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutes...

The Mavericks run against the Clippers came up short in game 7. Was it what we expected in the end? What steps could have given Dallas a series win? Could Rick Carlisle be on the move? And of course, what about Kristaps Porzingis? Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci bring their initial reactions to the end of the Mavericks' 2021 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

The Mavericks failed to close out the Clippers at home after Kawhi Leonard drops 45 on Dallas. Can Luka Doncic rise up? What can Rick Carlisle do to maximize Kristaps Porzingis in game 7? Law Murray, Clippers beat reporter for The Athletic joins Tim Cato for all your game 6 reaction and game 7 preview. Catch all of Tim and Law's coverage at The Athletic with an exclusive discount for new subscribe...

After another historic from Luka Doncic, the Mavericks pulled off a huge win against the Clippers in game 5. Can Dallas close out the series in the next game, or even at all? Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mavs drop 2 straight at home and the Clippers tie the series at 2 games a piece. Can a banged up Luka Doncic muster up another clutch performance? Can KP finally contribute at a higher-than-average level? What can Rick Carlisle do to ease the blow? Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci discuss. Get all of Tim Cato's Mavs coverage with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheav...

The Clippers have won their first game of the series, cutting the Mavericks lead to 2-1. Can Dallas rebound at home in game 3? What main mistakes could have prevent a game 2 win? Tim Cato is joined by Doyle Rader to discuss the headlines out of game 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mavericks have shocked most of the NBA world by taking a 2-0 series lead over the LA Clippers. Luka Doncic is playing out of his mind, THJ and KP are contributing, and the team is getting stops. But is it sustainable? Could a sweep even be in order? The entire 77 Minutes crew of Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci discuss it all. Get all of Tim's Mavs coverage with an exclusive discount a...

It's the Mavs and Clippers for the second year in a row! How can the Mavericks change their fate this time around? Law Murray, Clippers reporter for The Athletic joins Tim and Mike for a big playoff preview, how to defend Kawhi, how Luka Doncic can find success, what Kristaps Porzingis' role should be and more. Read Tim and Law's playoff preview article with an exclusive discount at theathletic.co...

Jake Fischer, author of 'Built to Lose: How the NBA’s Tanking Era Changed the League Forever' joins Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci to chime in on the current state of the Dallas Mavericks, their place in the current high-dollar NBA, the KP/Luka rumors, front-office questions and more. Get all access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven and remember to buy Jake's book! Hosted on Acast....