Mavs Film Room

This episode is a continuation of Vinay’s great article covering Cooper Flagg’s scouting report. Today, Jay and Vinay discuss that in more depth. We cover his physical traits, and how they project to shape him as an NBA player. We also discuss his special defensive talent and why that might be his defining skill going into his first year in the NBA. Between his IQ, motor, and feel for the game, he...

In this episode, we welcome back our old friend Rohan Bhatt to discuss the Mavericks winning the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery and the #1 overall pick, the first time they have ever done so. With this, they will have the right to select Cooper Flagg out of Duke University, widely regarded as one of the best prospects in recent history. We talk about the wild series of events that have transpired for the...

In this episode we discuss the end of the Mavericks' season, as they lost in the second play-in game to the Memphis Grizzlies. We focus mainly on recent reporting from Mavs insiders around the dysfunction surrounding the team, namely with the training staff. We also cover Nico Harrison's season-ending press conference with the media, in which he repeated many of the tropes he's been pa...

In this episode, we discuss the Mavs' 120-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings in 9/10 game of the Play-In Tournament to advance to the second Play-In game against the Memphis Grizzlies for a chance to make the 2025 NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed. We talk about Klay Thompson's inspiring 23-point performance, exorcising his demons of past Play-In games. We also discuss Anthony Davis' up-and-down per...

In this episode we react to Luka Dončić returning to the familiar confines of the American Airlines Center to face the Mavericks as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Vinay was at the game and gave us his impressions of a raucous Dallas crowd that was cheering for Luka the entire game, along with ruthless "Fire Nico" chants at every opportunity. We also discuss how this game reopened a...

In this episode Jay and Vinay ramble over the recent happenings with the Mavs, which include Anthony Davis' recent return from an 18-game absence due to an adductor strain. They talk about how he has looked slow and tentative in his two games since returning, despite the Mavs winning three of their last four games. They talk about how it is too late for the Mavs to tank for draft position, but...

In this episode , we talk about Luka Doncic's first game against the Mavs as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a weird, emotionally charged night as Mavs fans got to see their hero suit up against Dallas for the first time ever. Despite a relatively quiet scoring night, Luka picked apart the Mavericks, recording a triple-double of 19 points, 15 rebounds, & 12 assists. Though it wa...

In this episode, Jay is joined by his girlfriend, Shaili, a Warriors fan to recap the Mavs' 126-102 loss to the Golden State Warriors. They discuss how Jimmy Butler gives the Warriors a new element they were lacking before, as well as some of the notable moments between the two franchises over the years: The 2007 "We Believe" First Round series, Harrison Barnes joining the Mavs, and...

In this episode, cover the current Public Relations that the Dallas Mavericks have brought upon themselves. We also cover Luka Dončić‘a Lakers Debut and what to expect from him going forward this season. 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 discuss the Mavs' 116-105 home victory over the Houston Rockets, which also was Anthony Davis' debut with Dallas. We talk about the pregame scene at American Airlines Center which featured a spirited demonstration from fans calling for the firing of GM Nico Harrison and for the Adelson Family to sell the team in the wake of the Luka Dončić trade. We then pivot to discus...

On this episode, Jay is joined by Joshua Ebrahim of ProFitX sports to work through their emotions stemming from the Luka Dončić trade. They talk about the colossal basketball and business implications of such a deal, and why NBA front offices are not as smart as they think they are. Finally, they discuss where their fandom goes from here and if rooting for the Mavericks will ever be the same again...

In this episode we share our raw, unfiltered thoughts on the bizarre decision by Mavs GM Nico Harrison to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for the meager return of Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 First Round pick. A truly shameful day for the Mavs franchise, and a devastating one for the City of Dallas. We love you, Luka, go be great. This is a public episode. If you would like...

In this episode we discuss the Mavs' 115-114 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, their 10th loss in the last 15 games. The game was perhaps overshadowed by the devastating news that Dereck Lively will miss 2-3 months with a stress fracture in his ankle, adding to this “season from hell” which has seen several Mavs starters suffer significant injuries. We talk about how this news changes the expect...

In this episode we come to you after the Mavs. 106-98 victory over Oklahoma City to discuss the happenings around the Mavs since Christmas Day 2024, namely Luka Dončić suffering a calf strain among other nagging injuries to Kyrie Irving , Dereck Lively, and Jaden Hardy. We talk about what has been going wrong during this rough stretch of basketball and how the Mavs record more wins than they have...

We recorded this episode following the Mavs' wild 121-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. In this episode we discuss the Mavs' recent stretch of 9 wins in 10 games, weathering the absence of Luka Dončić among other players. We discus how Spencer Dinwiddie, Quentin Grimes, Naji Marshall, and PJ Washington have all stepped up in the last few weeks to help the Mavs find a new identity and start putti...

In this episode we talk about the Mavs' most recent 3-game win streak which comes on the heels of a frustrating 4-game losing streak, in which the Mavericks lost each game on the final shot. We talk about what went wrong during the losing streak, and what has improved since to turn things around. We talk about the impressive victory on the road against OKC, which the Mavs played without Luka Donči...

In this episode, we discuss the Mavs' 134-127 loss to the Indiana Pacers, which saw them fall to 4-3 on the season. We discuss the issues that plagued the team such as another slow start to the 1st quarter, poor paint defense, and an overall lack of competitive fire. We also talk about how these issues have manifested in recent home games, namely the dispiriting loss to Houston last Thursday, whic...

In this episode, we discuss the Mavs 120-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, coming on the 2nd night of a back-to-back. We discuss the Mavs being successful against a Western Conference contender in spite of Luka Doncic's offensive struggles, and talk about Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington, and Klay Thompson picking up the slack. We also discuss the center rotation of Daniel Gafford and Dereck Liv...

In this episode we cover the Mavericks' 120-109 season-opening win against the San Antonio Spurs. We discuss Klay Thompson's stellar debut in which he scored 22 points and 7 rebounds on 6/10 shooting from 3. We also talk about Dereck Lively's strong performance off the bench with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists. We give our thoughts on the Mavericks debuts of Naji Marshall and Quentin Grimes...

In this episode, we discuss the start of the Mavs 2024-25 campaign, beginning with the San Antonio Spurs on October 24, 2024. We talk about a few hot topics around the time such as the backup point guard role between Jaden Hardy and Spencer Dinwiddie, how the Mavericks defense might look with Klay Thompson in the starting lineup with Dereck Lively II as the full time starting center. Finally, we t...

In this episode we react to the Mavs' first preseason game of the 2024-25 season, a 121-116 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. In this episode we discuss the performances of several players including Jaden Hardy, Quentin Grimes, Naji Marshall, and surprisingly, Jazian "Jaz" Gortman. We discuss how their performances in this game set them up for the rest of training camp and what their roles could be h...

In this episode, we are joined by Joshua Ebrahim, founder of ProFitX.Ai , an AI platform that helps NBA teams and players gain valuable performance insights and negotiate the best contracts for both sides. In this episode we cover ProFitX's partnership with the Mavericks, which spanned the last three seasons. We discuss how the Mavs have found good value in their recent transactions, most nota...

In this episode we share our reaction to the press conference held today to introduce new Mavs players Klay Thompson (#31), Naji Marshall (#13), and Quentin Grimes (#5). We talk about our expectations for each player and how today's event was almost a celebration of Mavs culture and what Nico Harrison, Michael Finley, and Jason Kidd have built in Dallas. We talk about why the Mavs should offer...

In this episode, we cover recent reporting around Klay Thompson's decision to sign with the Mavericks. We talk about his genuine interest in the Mavs and Dallas, and why Klay being himself will be a great thing for not only the team but the city. We also discuss Luka Dončić and Slovenia's fight to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. With this comes some pause for Mavs fans, who want to se...

In this episode we cover the breaking news of the Mavericks signing former 4-time champion, 5-time All-Star, and former member of the Golden State Splash Brothers, Klay Thompson. We discuss the significance of this signing, being the biggest free agent signing in the history of the Mavs franchise, and what this represents. We also discuss the fit of Naji Marshall, who the Mavs signed to replace De...