Mavs Film Room

In this episode we talk about Anthony Davis’ hand ligament damage that he suffered against the Utah Jazz on Thursday that could potentially keep him out for the next few months. Here are the topics we discussed:🏀 Yet another major, freak injury for AD in Dallas 🏀 AD is likely not being traded now 🏀 Should AD and Kyrie even come back this season? 🏀 Mavs must pivot to exploring the trade market...

In this episode we cover Cooper Flagg’s history 42-point performance against the Utah Jazz and what it means for the rest of this Mavericks season:🏀 Cooper Flagg has the potential to be the best player in the world 🏀 Is there a case to make for Cooper to be All-Defense? 🏀 Is it now more likely that the Mavs KEEP Anthony Davis? 🏀 Between shedding salary, getting future assets, and upgrading the...

In this episode we discuss whether the Mavs have surpassed the threshold needed to be one of the worst teams in the NBA and land a top-5 or top-10 draft pick in the loaded 2026 Draft. 🏀 Cooper Flagg is too good to tank and will only keep getting better 🏀 Why winning in the short term could be good for an Anthony Davis trade 🏀 The importance of signing Ryan Nembhard to a long-term contract 🏀 Wh...

In this episode, we discuss the Mavs’ recent 3-game win streak, which has featured victories over the LA Clippers, Denver Nuggets, and Miami Heat. Here are the topics we hit:🏀Ryan Nembard has been a revelation that has transformed the Mavs’ offense 🏀Cooper Flagg has evolved into the Mavs’ go-to-guy 🏀Anthony Davis will help the Mavs win games as long as he’s healthy 🏀It may be hard to truly tan...

The Dallas Mavericks’ tough start to the 2024-25 season continues. Following losses in Miami & Memphis, the team announced that Dereck Lively II sustained a foot injury & will be out for the foreseeable future. This follows news that guard Dante Exum will be out for the season due to a serious knee injury. The Mavs will play the Lakers Friday night in Los Angeles in their last In this episode, we...

In this podcast, we react to the news that the Dallas Mavericks finally fired General Manager Nico Harrison, nine months after he traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. Here are the topics we hit:🏀The public pressure worked 🏀This was done to salvage a toxic working environment for Mavericks players, coaches, and employees 🏀Examining Mark Cuban’s role in how we got here 🏀Who will be the...

In this episode we cover recent reporting from Marc Stein that Mavs governor Patrick Dumont is beginning to consider whether it makes sense to fire Nico Harrison and move on from this horrendous post-Luka Dončić trade fallout here. The negativity is becoming unbearable and it is hard for the higher ups in the Mavs organization to ignore any longer. Here are the topics we hit: 🏀This signals Patric...

In this episode we discuss our takeaways from the Mavs’ 110-105 loss to the Houston Rockets, as well as their 122-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the previous game. Topics discussed: 🏀 PJ Washington’s 29-point, 12-rebound performance and whether that provided an offensive blueprint going forward 🏀 D’Angelo Russell followed up a 31-point outing against Detroit with a double double against Hous...

In this episode we recap the Mavs’ 107-105 nail-biting win over the injury-riddled Indiana Pacers. A team which the Mavs have struggled to beat in years past played one of the weaker rosters you will see in an NBA game, and the Mavs took advantage. We discuss how the Mavs looked after Anthony Davis exited the game in the 1st Quarter with a lower left leg injury, and how playing guards like Brandon...

In this live stream podcast, we discuss the Mavs’ 139-129 victory over the Toronto Raptors for their first win of the 2025-26 season. We talk about the impact D’Angelo Russell getting extended minutes had on the Mavs offense and how it opened up the floor for Cooper Flagg, PJ Washington, and others. We also talk about how the Mavs looked their best when either Anthony Davis or Dereck Lively manned...

In this episode we react to the Mavericks’ 125-92 loss at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs, led by a historic 40-point, 15-rebound performance by Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama. We discuss everything that went wrong for the Mavs, and why this validated our concerns about this team’s defense, playmaking, and general offense. We spend most of our time discussing the Mavs’ abysmal offense and how...

In our latest live edition of the Mavs Film Room Podcast, we cover the recent happenings around the Mavericks. This includes, Mark Cuban’s recent comments on the DLLS Mavs Podcast, the weird fit of the Mavericks roster, as well as rumors of a PJ Washington extension and an O-Max Prosper trade to clear a roster spot. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

In this episode we cover a wide range of Mavs topics as part of our first live stream on YouTube. It was a humble intro into something we will hopefully do more often. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a stream. Here’s the YouTube version below: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilm...

In this episode we discuss our impressions of Cooper Flagg, Ryan Nembhard, and Miles Kelly from NBA Summer League. We talk about how well Cooper has handled the aggressive defensive pressure, along with how he impressively bounced back from a lackluster Summer League debut for a 31-point performance against the Spurs in the second game. We talk about how he’s an ideal fit for Jason Kidd’s transiti...

In this episode, we are joined by Mohamed, an NBA draft and analytics expert to preview the Mavs Summer League team. We discuss the personnel on the team, namely Cooper Flagg & Ryan Nembhard, but also guys like Miles Kelley and what we should be looking for with him. We also talk about the top-4 players slated to be in the 2026 NBA Draft, the last draft for the next few years that the Mavs have a...

In this episode we talk about recent news surrounding the Mavericks, including Shams Charania’s report that Anthony Davis played through the end of last season with a detached retina, an eye injury that miraculously did not spiral into a career-threatening situation. We discuss how this is yet another indictment of the incompetent medical staff that the Mavs employed last season. We then share our...

In this episode we discuss recent moves around the Mavericks, with Dante Exum returning on a 1-year deal, and Frank Vogel joining the coaching staff with God Shammgod and Jared Dudley departing to the Magic and Nuggets respectively. We look ahead for what this means for the team as they try to turn the page to the next era of Mavs basketball. Finally, with the 10-year anniversary of the DeAndre Jo...

In this episode, we cover topics about the Mavericks following their signing of point guard D’Angelo Russell to a 2-year, $11.7 million deal on the first day of free agency. We discuss what Russell brings the Mavs, both positive and negative. We give our expectations for him and the team, and talk about what might happen once Kyrie Irving returns later in the season. We also discuss how Cooper Fla...

In this episode we share our thoughts from Cooper Flagg’s introductory press conference with the Dallas media, which we were there to cover. We talk about our first impressions of him as well as some interesting quotes from the event. One thing we focused on was Jason Kidd’s statement that he wants Cooper to play point guard next season and how that is a good sign for his development. We then talk...

In this episode we talk about the Mavs’ need for more ball handling and shooting. We discuss specifically the merits of signing Dante Exum, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Malcolm Brogdon to a minimum contract. We also debate whether it would be worth it for the Mavs to target shooting specialists who may not be the strongest defenders. We then talk about what a second championship ring for Rick Carlisle w...

In this episode we discuss the state of the Mavs with less than a week until the 2025 NBA Draft, where they will select Cooper Flagg #1 overall. We react to the shocking news of the Buss Family selling a majority stake of the Los Angeles Lakers, something no one thought would happen. Despite the sale, former Lakers owner Jeanie Buss will remain in her role as Governor for the time being. We discus...

In this episode we discuss the blockbuster trade that sent Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four 1st round picks. We talk about how this brings back painful memories from the Luka Dončić trade and how it’s yet another example of how the Mavs didn’t maximize the return from their best asset. We then discuss the recent reports around the M...

In this episode we discuss the recent report from Marc Stein that the New York Knicks are interested in hiring Jason Kidd to succeed Tom Thibodeau as their next head coach. We all agree it’s unlikely that happens due to a variety of factors, namely the fact that he is under contract for another two seasons. After the Mavericks won the draft lottery and the right to select Cooper Flagg, Kidd seems...

In this episode, we start by talking about the sad state of NBA coverage and why today’s “hot take” culture has led people like Tony Allen and Carmelo Anthony to make bold proclamations doubting Cooper Flagg’s NBA potential. We also talk about how it reminds us of the way Luka Dončić was talked about as a prospect in 2018 and even how some people discuss him now. We then transition to talk about t...

In this episode we are thrilled to be joined by NBA salary cap expert analyst Yossi Gozlan, making his third appearance on our podcast. Today we focus on the Mavericks’ salary cap situation going into this pivotal summer where they will draft Cooper Flagg #1 overall and pivot their team building around him. Yossi tells us that the Mavericks will enter this summer slightly over the 2nd apron of $20...