Just Wondering... with Norm Hitzges

In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, host Norm Hitzges breaks down why the Dallas Stars may actually be getting worse because of too many high-paid stars, explaining how the NHL's hard salary cap is forcing the team to trade promising young talent like Maverick Bork just to make room for Jason Robertson's next contract. Then Norm sits down with extraordinary endurance athlete Darre...

In this episode of Just Wondering, host Norm Hitzges breaks down the Dallas Mavericks' quietly executed NBA Draft strategy, examining how new leadership duo Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz are building a youth movement around Cooper Flagg with picks like Morris Johnson, Sergio de la Reyes, and an international wildcard — plus what a potential Kawhi Leonard addition could mean for the franchise's futu...

In this episode of Just Wondering, hosts Norm Hitzges and Mary Hitzges break down the Dallas Mavericks' NBA Draft strategy, including whether trading up for Arkansas guard Darius Acuff could be the key to building around Cooper Flagg, plus a look at the coaching search and what Masai Ujiri's quiet approach really means. They also dig into the surging US Men's National Team at the FIFA World Cup an...

Join legendary sports host Norm Hitzges for episode 501 of Just Wondering as he poses a provocative hypothetical: would you rather have Luka Doncic or Jalen Brunson back on the Mavericks roster? Norm breaks down surprising stats comparing the two guards while also exploring what's left for downtown Dallas after the Mavs and Stars move to new billion-dollar arenas, plus his take on college football...

Discover the critical decisions facing the Dallas Mavericks as they navigate a crucial rebuild with limited draft picks until 2031, plus meet Craig Ferguson, a passionate Scotland soccer fan walking 3,300 miles across America in a kilt to support his team at the World Cup. Host Norm Hitzges also exposes FIFA's controversial money-grabbing tactics that are pricing out fans with $33,000 tickets and...

Discover why Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was really fired despite his solid playoff record, and meet Egyptian adventurer Omar Nok who's traveling around the world without flying - depending on strangers' kindness to get from Egypt to Mexico and beyond. Host Norm Hitzges also reveals the new "record holder" for fastest speeding athlete after an NFL player's shocking arrest. Get ready for spor...

Join host Norm Hitskas for an honest breakdown of why the Dallas Cowboys' 2024 schedule analysis is meaningless, plus an exclusive interview with Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill about their playoff disappointment and upcoming roster challenges. Nill discusses potential moves to re-sign key players like Jason Robertson within salary cap constraints, Jamie Benn's uncertain future, and Tyler Seguin's injury...

Discover why Saudi Arabia just pulled billions from LIV Golf after their 5-year, $6 billion attempt to revolutionize professional golf, and whether their "sports washing" strategy to improve their global reputation actually worked. Host Norm Hitzges explores the shocking connection between the Jamal Khashoggi assassination and Saudi sports investments, plus dives into boxing's latest cash grab wit...

Dive into the shocking end of the Dallas Stars' Stanley Cup hopes with legendary NFL writer Rick Gosselin's insider take on the Cowboys' draft strategy and why defense wins championships. Host Norm Hitchkes breaks down how a controversial NHL playoff format doomed the Stars' season, explores Dallas Cowboys' defensive overhaul under new coordinator Christian Parker, and reveals why the Mavs' meanin...

Get an in-depth breakdown of the Dallas Cowboys' 2024 NFL Draft with veteran sports analyst Norm Hitzges and longtime Cowboys beat reporter David Moore from The Dallas Morning News. Discover why first-round safety Caleb Downs could be a game-changer, analyze the team's controversial picks including edge rusher Malachi Lawrence, and explore whether new defensive coordinator Christian Parker can tra...

As the NFL Draft approaches, one question keeps coming up… are the Dallas Cowboys overlooking a critical need?    In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm and Mary Hitzges take a hard look at the Cowboys’ draft strategy—specifically the growing concern at left tackle, where Tyler Guyton’s performance raises serious questions about protecting Dak Prescott’s blindside.    While most projections have...

Discover why the Dallas Cowboys' upcoming NFL draft is absolutely critical as host Norm Hitgez breaks down their draft board, potential trades, and the specific players they're targeting at picks 12 and 20. Learn how the Mavericks' season-ending win over Chicago actually hurt their future by damaging their draft position in their quest to build around superstar Cooper Flagg. Get insider analysis o...

In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm reflects on over 50 years in sports media while diving into today’s biggest conversations across the sports world. From Shohei Ohtani’s historic dominance and $700 million contract to the ongoing frustrations surrounding the Dallas Cowboys, this episode blends perspective, humor, and hard truths. Joined by legendary voices like Mike Reiner and insight from M...

In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm explores how bold vision and big ambitions are shaping the sports world — from college football sidelines to NBA ownership and the dreams of one of the NFL’s most famous owners. Norm begins by examining the recent wave of college football coaching firings across major programs. According to Norm, the ripple effect may trace back to one coac...

 Just Wondering, Norm Hitzges sits down with longtime Dallas Morning News columnist Tim Cowlishaw for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of Dallas sports — and whether anyone is fixing the right problems. They open with the Dallas Cowboys’ offseason dilemma: should Jerry Jones pay big money to keep George Pickens… or invest that cash in repairing a defense that ranked among the franchise’...

Today on Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm tackles three stories that couldn’t be more different — but all revolve around one word: fairness. First, the NBA’s double standard. Norm breaks down why tanking teams like the Utah Jazz are fined heavily for sitting players, while championship contenders routinely rest stars late in the season with zero consequences. Is there really a difference bet...

In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm takes a look at two very different stories that somehow share the same theme: risk. First, the future of the Dallas Mavericks under new ownership. The Adelson family didn’t buy 73% of the franchise just to sit courtside. Norm walks through what’s really at play — the push to legalize casino gambling in Texas, the millions spent on political...

In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm and Mary Hitzges tackle two heavy but necessary topics: what the Dallas Cowboys should have learned from the Super Bowl — and what America should be learning from the rise of hate in sports. Norm begins with the numbers. The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots built Super Bowl teams around defense and balanced salary cap management. S...

In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm and Mary Hitzges break down Super Bowl 60 and the message it delivered — again — to the rest of the NFL. The final score shows Seattle Seahawks 29, New England Patriots 13, but Norm explains why the game was never that close. Seattle’s defense controlled the afternoon from start to finish, confusing young quarterback Drake May with late-shi...

In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm and Mary Hitzges look backward and forward at the same time — tracing the remarkable evolution of the Super Bowl while unpacking a franchise-shifting decision by the Dallas Mavericks.   Norm begins with Super Bowl 60, revisiting how the game went from an awkward, half-empty afternoon in 1967 to the most powerful annual spectacle in American...

In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm examines two modern sports realities that feel completely different — but are driven by the same idea: pushing systems beyond what they were designed to handle. Norm starts with the Dallas Cowboys’ looming 2026 salary cap crisis. With the NFL cap projected to exceed $300 million, the Cowboys are already $30 million over, before accounting f...

One year later, the Luka Dončić trade still gets talked about — just not completely. In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm Hitzges revisits the shocking deal that sent Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, and explains why most retrospectives still leave out the most important details. Yes, Luka was a brilliant offensive force. Yes, Dallas fans adored...

Eventually, the bill always comes due. In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm Hitzges and Mary Hitzges walk through two modern sports realities that look very different — but are built on the same idea: pushing limits until something breaks. Norm begins with the Dallas Cowboys’ looming 2026 salary-cap crisis. With the projected cap sitting just over $300 million, the Cowboys are...

Every decision has a cost. Some just make that cost easier to see. In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm Hitzges takes on two issues that reveal how the NFL really works when money and principles collide. Norm begins with what may be Jerry Jones’ biggest offseason headache: George Pickens. The Cowboys’ most explosive receiver is now a free agent, coming off his best season and...

What happens when college sports operate without anyone truly in charge? Exactly what you’re seeing now. In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, Norm Hitzges takes on two developments that point to a looming breakdown in college athletics — and neither one has a clean solution. Norm begins with a court ruling involving former Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako, who declared for...