Mavs Film Room

In this episode Jay discusses the Mavericks’ Summer League opener, which featured an impressive debut for 9th overall pick Morez Johnson Jr. 🏀Morez Johnson stars for Mavs with 27 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 assists, and 2 blocks 🏀Morez’s under control game and defensive versatility 🏀Sergio De Larrea struggles, but still impressed with his basketball IQ and passing 🏀Seva Ishchenko shows int...

In this episode we discuss the latest happenings around the NBA as free agency opened:🏀 Breaking down recent star movement featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant, and Kawhi Leonard 🏀 Mavericks a leading suitor for Detroit’s Marcus Sasser, what he brings 🏀 Does Portland’s trade for Ja Morant open the door for Mavs to trade for Scoot Henderson? 🏀 Morez Johnson and Sergio De Larrea’s fit in n...

In this episode we react to the 1st Round of the NBA Draft, which saw the Mavericks make a surprising pick and select Forward Morez Johnson out of Michigan with the 9th overall pick, and then acquire Spanish swingman Sergio De Larrea with the 25th overall pick. 🏀 Instant Reaction to Morez Johnson pick, did the Mavs reach? 🏀 The Mavs have an overcrowded frontcourt 🏀 What kind of player does John...

In this episode we hit the hottest topics as the Mavericks head into their pivotal offseason:🏀 Reflecting on Jalen Brunson’s journey from 2nd Round Pick in Dallas to NBA Champion and legend status in New York 🏀 Labaron Philon and Kingston Flemings visit Dallas for workouts 🏀 Will Brayden Burries really be the Mavs’ pick at 9? 🏀 Micah Nori, Royal Ivey, and Terry Stotts all leading candidates fo...

In this episode, we talk with Dallas Mavericks reporter Noah Weber about the NBA Draft with less than two weeks before the draft. 🏀 Rapid Fire questions 🏀 Who was the most impressive player you saw at the combine? 🏀 Outside of the top 4, who is the best guard for the Mavericks? 🏀 What is likelier, Mavs trade up or down? 🏀 Is there a guard you would trade up for? 🏀 If the Mavs can’t take a gu...

🏀Is Brayden Burries trying to get to Dallas? 🏀Burries vs Kingston Flemings debate 🏀Mavs Head Coaching search rumors 🏀Mock Draft Simulations 🏀Mark Cuban’s latest interview Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode we are joined by Utah Jazz reporter Art Cummings (@ArtTakesNote) to dive deep into each of the top guard prospects in this year’s draft. We discuss the following: 🏀Why he thinks Brayden Burries is a hidden gem 🏀Is Darius Acuff really that bad on defense? 🏀Why Labaron Philon may have some question marks 🏀Could Mikel Brown fall to #9? 🏀Why Kingston Flemings would be a steal for...

In this episode, we are joined by Phil Mayer of KRON4 News in the San Francisco Bay Area. We discuss the following topics: 🏀 What is his big board? 🏀 How does each of the top guards fit with the Mavericks? 🏀 Who should Mavs fans have an eye on for the 30th pick? 🏀 NBA Draft Lottery reform ideas This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

In this episode, we are joined by Jimmy Crowther of @AllThingsMavs and Mason Schwaber of @MFFLNation to react to the breaking news that the Dallas Mavericks are parting ways with Jason Kidd. Here’s what we cover: 🏀 Instant Reaction 🏀 What is Jason Kidd’s legacy in Dallas? 🏀 Why it happened 🏀 Who are some candidates to replace him? 🏀 What this could mean for Kyrie Irving’s future 🏀 How will t...

In this episode we take a closer look at some of the prospects who are projected to be available when the Mavericks pick at #9 in the 2026 NBA Draft. 🏀 What is Brayden Burries’ ceiling in the NBA? 🏀 Why we’re very high on Kingston Flemings 🏀 Could someone like Cameron Carr creep up? 🏀 Does Aday Mara deserve a closer look by Dallas? 🏀 Our top-10 big boards Watch the full episode on our YouTube...

In this episode, we cover the news coming out of the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago following the Draft Lottery. With the ninth pick, the Mavericks will have a variety of options in a strong draft class. 🏀 Does Kingston Flemings’ underwhelming measurements hurt his stock?🏀Evaluating measurements for Brayden Burries, Mikel Brown, Yaxel Ludeborg 🏀Which prospects will rise and fall in the pre-draft...

In this episode we react to the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, which saw the Mavericks get the ninth overall selection in June’s NBA Draft. They also possess the 30th and 48th overall picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. After months of anticipation and agony, we can now hone in on evaluating players who may be available at nine. We also discuss what philosophy the new Mavericks front office of Masai Ujiri and M...

In this episode, we cover Cooper Flagg winning the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year in a tough battle with former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron to discuss the Dallas Mavericks offseason from a salary cap perspective. 🏀 Do PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford have positive trade value 🏀 How the Mavs should use their $20.8 million trade exception generated from the Anthony Davis trade 🏀 What could a Dereck Lively extension look like? 🏀 Brandon Williams’ free agency 🏀 How soon...

In this episode we cover the latest topics surrounding the Dallas Mavericks as they head into the Offseason while the NBA Playoffs begin. 🏀 Implications of Mavs losing lottery tiebreaker to the New Orleans Pelicans 🏀 Will the Mavs be fine? 🏀 Do PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford get traded this summer? 🏀 Mavs’ upcoming decision with Naji Marshall 🏀Simulating the Mavs’ Draft night. Who do they p...

🏀 Why the Mavs could have done more to maximize their draft positioning this season 🏀 The ridiculous discourse around Cooper Flagg and the Rookie of The Year race 🏀 Assuming the Mavs stay at pick #8, who fits best? 🏀 Will the Mavs even have a GM in place by the draft? Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel : This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...

🏀 The latest chapter of Mark Cuban and Jason Kidd’s rocky relationship 🏀 Could the Mavs actually convince Sam Presti or Bob Myers to becoming their next General Manager? 🏀 Why Matt Riccardi and Michael Finley deserve a shot too 🏀 Did Cooper Flagg’s injury hurt his rookie of the year chances? Full video on YouTube: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribe...

In this episode we talk about the stacked 2026 NBA Draft Class, specifically the depth of talent at the guard position. we discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each player, and debate who would be the best fit in Dallas with the Mavericks. We are joined once again by Mohamed (@mcfNBA) 🏀 Does Darius Acuff’s poor defense negate his phenomenal offensive production? 🏀After a disappointing season,...

In this episode we look to the future of the Mavericks, namely the NBA Draft and how good Cooper Flagg, Ryan Nembhard, and co. can be next season. 🏀 Firstly, are we too negative? 🏀 Ryan Nembhard’s new contract and his place in the NBA 🏀 Can Cooper Flagg take a Luka-sized leap next season? 🏀 How high can the Mavericks finish in the draft odds order? 🏀 How will top-10 draft picks shake up? This...

In this episode we talk with Mohamed (@mcfNBA) about his top-10 big board and who Mavs fans should be keeping an eye on heading into March Madness and NBA Draft season. 🏀 Is Darryn Peterson still the consensus #1? 🏀 Cam Boozer or AJ Dybantsa at #2? 🏀 Ranking the point guards in this year’s class 🏀 Who are some sleepers at the back end of the lottery? Watch the full episode on YouTube: This is...

In this episode we discuss the Mavericks blockbuster trade of Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Dante Exum, and Jaden Hardy to the Washington Wizards for Khris Middleton, Malakai Branham, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley, two 1st round picks, and three 2nd round picks: 🏀 The package is very underwhelming, but the main asset is financial flexibility 🏀 This was good business by Mavs interim GMs Matt Ricca...

In this episode we hit a few topics around Cooper Flagg, The NBA trade Deadline, and Reflections on 1 year since the Luka Dončić trade: 🏀 Cooper Flagg’s rapid improvement this season 🏀 Jason Kidd’s postgame rant in Houston 🏀 Is J-Kidd a serious contender for the GM job? 🏀 Will the Mavs trade ANYONE this deadline? 🏀 Reflections on 1 year since the Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis trade This is a...

In this episode, we talk about our surreal experience getting to meet a Dallas Mavericks legend, Luka Dončić. We talk about what it was like getting to see him as well as the incredible experience his team put together, renting out a suite for us and 20 other fans to watch the Mavericks-Lakers game in Dallas on Saturday night. More on what we covered: 🏀What Luka has meant to us at Mavs Film Room...

In this episode we cover the recent 3-game win streak for the Dallas Mavericks, featuring two wins over the Utah Jazz and a big road win at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks: 🏀 Max Christie’s amazing shooting performance at MSG 🏀 We have seen a more modern version of the Mavs in these wins, could this be a blueprint for the future? 🏀 Is Caleb Martin morphing into a useful player...

In this episode we cover recent reporting that Anthony Davis will not need surgery for the ligament damage in his hand after all, and that the Mavericks are continuing to have trade discussions about him:🏀 Is moving Anthony Davis purely for financial flexibility worth it?🏀 Getting AD’s contract off the books can help the Mavs move into the Cooper Flagg era 🏀 Who else on the Mavs’ roster do we e...