Mavs Step Back Podcast

Dalton Trigg explains why the Kyrie Irving trade was one the Dallas Mavericks had to make, and how it could potentially vault them into championship contention. There was a reason why the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns wanted to trade for Irving ... he's an All-NBA talent who moves the needle in a significant way when healthy and engaged. Trigg also discusses why the...

Dalton Trigg, Drew Johnson and Matt Galatzan converge to discuss the breaking Sunday news that the Dallas Mavericks have traded for Brooklyn Nets PG Kyrie Irving to form a star-studded backcourt with Luka Doncic. The guys talk about all the trade details and give their uncut initial reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...

On this emergency pod edition of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, Dalton Trigg is joined by DallasBasketball.com colleague Grant Afseth to discuss the latest reports that Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has demanded a trade just six days away from the deadline. The Dallas Mavericks, along with the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns have been named as the top suitors for potentially acquiring Irving be...

Dalton Trigg is re-joined by co-host Drew Johnson to discuss the Dallas Mavericks' uncomfortable victory over the ailing New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. Although the Mavs got the win, it still felt somewhat like a loss given that Luka Doncic went down with a heel contusion and the rest of the team nearly blew a 31-point lead in his absence. From there, the guys talk about the delicate...

Dalton Trigg talks about the Dallas Mavericks moving back up the 5th in the West despite not having played a game since Monday. From there, he discusses Christian Wood's contract extension situation and why a potential trade with the Atlanta Hawks could make a lot of sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

Dalton Trigg recaps the NBA's Tuesday night slate, as well as previews the upcoming "must-win" game for the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday as they take on a New Orleans Pelicans team that has lost nine games in a row. From there, he discusses more NBA trade deadline rumors – this time, it mostly has to do with the Toronto Raptors. How about Pascal Siakam as Luka Doncic's co-star? Lea...

Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' 111-106 win over the Detroit Pistons from Monday night. Despite the Pistons being the worst team in the league, the Mavs grabbing the W hinged on Luka Doncic notching his fifth 50-point performance of his career (fourth this season). Doncic's MVP case improved yet again after that one. Can the Mavs get him some more help before the trade deadline?...

Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' weekend loss to the Utah Jazz without Luka Doncic, as well as the rest of the action that happened in the NBA. Also, Trigg discusses the latest trade rumbles involving the Mavs and Jazz with the deadline less than two weeks away. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://re...

Dalton Trigg previews the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Can the Mavs win two in a row with Luka Doncic out? Can Spencer Dinwiddie repeat his masterclass performance he displayed in Phoenix? From there, Trigg recaps all of the NBA action that happened on Friday night, as well as recent trade talk and an interesting scandal rumor involving the Memphis Grizzlies....

Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavs' 99-95 win over the Phoenix Suns despite Luka Doncic leaving early with an ankle injury. Spencer Dinwiddie put on a masterclass, Dwight Powell out-hustled Deandre Ayton, and the Mavs pulled off a feel-good win in the desert. From there, Trigg recaps the other NBA action that took place on Thursday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Dalton Trigg discusses whether or not the Dallas Mavericks should trade a first-round pick now or wait until in the summer for a bigger opportunity ... if it ever comes. He also recaps the most recent Mavs trade rumors, as well as all of Wednesday night's NBA action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

Dalton Trigg talks about the Dallas Mavericks' disappointing loss to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night, as well as all the questions about the team's future that come along with that result. He also makes a Mavs trade deadline prediction that involves the New York Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...

Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth recap the Dallas Mavericks' thrilling double-overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. Luka Doncic was fantastic, as he put up a 35-point triple-double and nailed two clutch 3s at the end of regulation and the end of the first overtime. The guys talk about the big win, how the Mavs defended LeBron James, Christian Wood's i...

Dalton Trigg is joined by Mavs Moneyball 's Kirk Henderson to tip-off 2023 ahead of the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Houston Rockets on Monday night. The guys discuss Luka Doncic's historic stretch that has resulted in the Mavs being catapulted to the top of the Western Conference standings. Are these results sustainable with the schedule being tougher in January? Can the Mavs co...

Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the amazing, historical performance they witnessed from Luka Doncic on Tuesday night. Doncic finished with the first 60-point, 20-rebound triple-double in NBA history as the Dallas Mavericks came back from being down nine points with 27 seconds remaining in regulation to eventually win in overtime, 126-121. After gushing over Doncic and Christian Wood's rece...

Dalton Trigg recaps the Mavs' 124-115 win over the Lakers on Christmas Day. Luka Doncic was his usual superstar self, but Christian Wood had arguably the best game of his career. Is it time for the Mavs to give Wood a contract extension? And what's going on with all this Trae Young trade speculation? How are the Mavs involved? Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Mavs' 116-115 win over the Nuggets on the second night of a back-to-back. Luka Doncic struggled shooting the ball, but he ended up with yet another triple-double. Tim Hardaway Jr. put up a team-high 29 points as he continues to kill it as a starter, and Christian Wood put up arguably his best two-way performance of the season as well. Aside from the game...

Dalton Trigg recaps the Mavs' blowout win over the Suns at American Airlines Center on Monday night. Luka Doncic and Josh Green were amazing, as well as a handful of other guys. Rookie guard Jaden Hardy even got in on the action! Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...

Dalton Trigg recaps the Mavs' big win over the Warriors, which snapped a 4-game losing streak. Luka Doncic made history in more ways than one with his 40-point triple-double, and Tim Hardaway Jr. broke out of his shooting slump in a big way as well. Also ... Josh Green continues his much-improved play this season with clutch shot-making and tenacious defense. Thanks for listening! Learn more a...

Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson breakdown why the Mavs have gotten off to such a lackluster start to the season for a third year in a row. From there, they talk about the realistic expectations for Kemba Walker, both on and off the court, as well as the benefits of coach Jason Kidd making Christian Wood a starter. And about Jaden Hardy ... can the Mavs go ahead and give this rookie a shot already? L...

Dalton Trigg breaks down Monday's breaking news that the Dallas Mavericks are preparing to sign four-time All-Star point guard Kemba Walker to a deal after losing four straight games. Things won't get any easier for the Mavs, though, as they take on a hot Golden State Warriors team on Tuesday. In addition to the Kemba news and overall review of the Mavs' struggles, Dalton briefly goes...

Dalton Trigg recaps everything that went on around the NBA on Thursday night and previews the Dallas Mavericks' weekend mini-series against the depleted Denver Nuggets. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' disappointing, but not surprising, loss to the Houston Rockets with Luka Doncic getting the night off to rest. He then recaps everything else that went on around the league. Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' 103-101 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, as well as everything else that went on throughout the NBA on Tuesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dalton Trigg previews the Mavs' Tuesday night matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers as well as recapping what happened around the NBA on Monday night. Thanks for listening an be sure to like, rate and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy