Mavs Film Room

In this episode we break down the last few Mavs games that have led them to an 8-2 start to the season, their best since 2004-2005. We discuss the scoring breakout of Kyrie Irving and how he has unlocked a new dimension of Luka Doncic's game. We also talk about how the Mavs have become the most dominant team in the NBA outside of the 1st quarter thanks to their explosive offense. We also highlight...

In this episode we talk about what has been going well and not so well during the Mavs' 5-1 start to the season. We talk about them battling back to beat Charlotte 124-118, as well as their first loss of the season in Denver last Friday. We discuss the strong play from Grant Williams and Dereck Lively, as well as talk about how Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have shown the ability to adapt their...

In this episode of Mavs Film Room Spaces, we were fortunate to be joined by Grant Afseth of DallasBasketball.com to talk about his early impressions of the team. We cover everything from his early impressions of the team, Dereck Lively's rise, the newfound versatility of the roster, and the defensive potential that this year's Mavericks team has. You can follow Grant Afseth on X/Twitter @G...

In this episode we got on Spaces to discuss the Mavs' 125-110 road win over the Memphis Grizzlies. We talk about the continued dominance of Luka Dončić, as well as the breakout 22-point performance from Derrick Jones Jr. We also talk about the importance of Grant Williams to this team and how his impact is felt both in the box score and out of it. The Mavs improved to 3-0 for the first time si...

In this episode we quickly react to the Mavs 126-119 win over the San Antonio Spurs on opening night to spoil Victor Wenbanyama's NBA debut. We react to the incredible performance by Dereck Lively in his first NBA Game (16 pts, 10 reb) as well as talk about the brilliance of Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving. We also highlight the Mavs' execution on their commitment to playing at a faster pace...

In this episode we discuss some final thoughts on the eve of the Mavs' regular season debut against the San Antonio Spurs. We talk about Josh Green's freshly signed 3-year $41 million extension, why Dereck Lively is the Mavs' X-Factor for this season, and how likely we think it is that the Mavs will actually play with a faster pace this season. Finally we share where we think the Mavs...

In this episode, we cover a few questions facing this Mavericks team with 11 days until the season opener against Victor Wenbanyama and the Spurs in San Antonio. We first cover how important it is for the Mavs to get off to a fast start this season, and discuss how the preseason injuries to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving might affect that goal. We then transition to discussing perhaps the biggest qu...

In this episode, we discuss the latest news from the Mavs world as training camp began for the 2023-2024 Dallas Mavericks earlier in the day. We discuss Jason Kidd's recent comments about the roles that rookies Dereck Lively and O-Max Prosper will have this season and debate how big of a risk it is for a team with playoff aspirations to start one or even two rookies. We share our excitement ab...

In this episode, we discuss Dirk Nowitzki's induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this past weekend. We talk about what made Dirk so special both on and off the floor, and why his legacy is as much about who he is as a person as it is about his basketball accomplishments. We take a trip down memory lane, sharing just how much of a storybook Dirk's Mavs career was, an...

In this episode, we give our closing thoughts about the Mavs's Las Vegas Summer League run and talk about recent offseason rumors relating to the Mavs. We talk about the 4-1 record for the Mavs SL team and the exciting growth from their 2023 draftees Dereck Lively II and Olivier-Maxence Prosper. They also discuss some underrated members of the Mavs' SL team including Mike Miles Jr, Jordan...

In this episode we share our thoughts from the Mavs' 98-96 Summer League win over the Golden State Warriors, which improves the team to 2-1 in Las Vegas. We touch on Jaden Hardy's struggles in this game and while we aren't concerned about him, he stands to improve his decision making. We also discuss in detail OMax Prosper's strong 17-point 10-rebound performance and why he's a...

In this episode Rohan and Vinay talk to fans about the Mavs' 111-103 victory over the Summer League Philadelphia 76ers, which was the first Summer League win for the Mavs since 2021. A well-deserved victory that saw key contributions from the young Mavericks Jaden Hardy, Dereck Lively, and OMax Prosper. It also featured good moments from Jordan "Jelly" Walker and Taze Moore. Coaching...

In this episode of Mavs Film Room Spaces, we react live to the news that the Mavericks are acquiring forward Grant Williams in a multi-team sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs. As part of the deal, the Mavs are also sending Reggie Bullock to San Antonio and are also acquiring two 2nd round picks. We also touch on the Mavs' signing Matisse Thybulle on an offer shee...

In this episode, we cover the start of 2023 NBA free agency and the various signings the Mavericks have made including re-signing Kyrie Irving and Dwight Powell, as well as them signing Seth Curry and Dante Exum. We discuss how it was great that the Mavs were able to come to a relatively quick agreement with Kyrie on a contract for less than the max, and how it was nice to see a familiar face like...

In this episode we discuss the introductory press conference that was held today to introduce new Mavericks 1st round draft picks Dereck Lively II and Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Our own Vinay Chemiti and Fazal Ahmed were on-site for the presser and they share their impressions of the new rookies and the vibe in the Mavs training facility. Overall both Lively and Prosper came across as very impressiv...

In this episode, we react to the Mavs' moves on Draft Night. The first move they made was selecting center Dereck Lively from Duke at No. 12 in a deal in which they traded the No. 10 pick and Davis Bertans to Oklahoma City. The biggest surprise of their night came later in the first round in which they acquired Richaun Holmes and the No. 24 pick, which they used to select forward Olivier-Maxen...

In this episode, we react to the Bradley Beal trade that landed him in Phoenix in yet another splashy move for the Suns. We discuss how the Mavs can capitalize in the aftermath of the trade, especially with the Washington Wizards entering a full-scale rebuild. We have an honest discussion about where Josh Green fits into the Mavs' timeline and whether the time is now to trade him and shake up...

In this episode the guys talk about a prospect the Mavs' reportedly have eyes for: Anthony Black, a guard from the University of Arkansas. They discuss how his 6' 7" frame combined with his elite on-ball defense and downhill game can help him make a day 1 impact with the Mavericks. They also evaluate some of his offensive weaknesses such as half court creation and shooting, and talk a...

In this episode, Jay, Rohan, & Fazal react to the recent news that Kyrie Irving is trying to recruit Lakers superstar LeBron James to Dallas to join he and Luka Dončić on the Mavericks. They talk about what motivations all parties involved in this rumor have in putting this story out there, and how despite the new CBA rules, if you have a chance to add LeBron James you do it immediately. They...

In this episode, we are joined by NBA Draft Expert Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) as he helps break down some of the names in the 2023 NBA Draft the Mavs have been connected to, with the 10th overall pick. The guys first discuss Gradey Dick (Kansas), who the Mavs hosted for a visit this week, albeit are reportedly not interested in. They then shift focus to two of the most popular names Mavs fans wa...

In this episode the guys discuss what options the Mavs possess now that they know they will have the 10th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The main options they discuss are trading the pick for a veteran player, trading back in the draft for a later pick with the hope of shedding salary or getting assets in the process, or of course selecting a player at 10. They weigh the pros and cons of each...

In this episode the guys react live to the reveal of the NBA Draft Lottery results. They Go through the full range of emotions as they anxiously await the fate of the Mavs with regards to keeping their pick. Ultimately they celebrate the moment they find out the Mavericks will keep their pick this year and then discuss the various potential options for how the Mavs can use that pick to improve the...

In this episode Jay, Rohan, and Fazal talk about recent changes the Mavs have made in their front office and front bench coaching staff. They first discuss the addition of former Utah Jazz executive Dennis Lindsey as a senior consultant to Nico Harrison in the front office. They discuss how the Mavs have a small front office and that they do lack some seasoned veterans in the room with Nico Harris...

In this episode National NBA writer and salary cap expert Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report joins the podcast to preview the Mavs offseason with Jay, Rohan, and Vinay. They cover a variety of topics ranging from Kyrie Irving's free agency, the Mavs' potentially having the #10 overall pick in this year's draft, and the types of players the Mavs can target in a trade, using the current sala...

In this episode, Jay, Rohan, Fazal, and Vinay get together to discuss the sad end to the Mavs season, which concluded with a 138-117 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Mavs finished the season 38-44 as the 11th seed in the Western Conference, missing the playoffs entirely. They discuss the abrupt decision the organization made to tank the last two games of the season, the exaggerated reaction it g...