Mavs Step Back Podcast

On this episode, Dalton Trigg, Matt Galatzan and Grant Afseth breakdown the Dallas Mavericks' 2021-2022 NBA schedule that was released on Friday afternoon. After going through and discussing some of the most important stretches the Mavs will face next season, the guys then try to pinpoint when Dirk Nowitzki's No. 41 might finally be retired in the near future. From there, each host gives a...

On this episode, Dalton Trigg, Matt Galatzan and Grant Afseth are joined by a handful of listeners to discuss the Dallas Mavericks Summer League play, Eugene Omoruyi's potential as the Mavs' newly signed two-way contract prospect, choosing between Goran Dragic or Lauri Markkanen, assuming the price is the same for both, and much, much more! Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad ch...

On this episode, Dalton Trigg, Matt Galatzan and Grant Afseth assess the Dallas Mavericks offseason so far. Although the Mavs didn't live up to their free agency expectations that were set by owner Mark Cuban, the team still improved on the margins going into next season, and the guys discuss each of those moves and how the new signees Reggie Bullock and Sterling Brown can have an immediate im...

On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan were joined by Bleacher Report reporter Jake Fischer, who has been killing it all offseason with his NBA insider reports. The guys talk about the Dallas Mavericks' offseason so far, and whether or not the team is done heading into next season. Fischer gives his thoughts on the likelihood of Goran Dragic becoming a Maverick via buyout, whether the...

On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan welcome their new co-host Grant Afseth to the crew while talking about the Mavs' inactivity on draft night and the reasons for that. The guys also talk with a handful of callers throughout on a variety of topics, including: the viability of a Myles Turner trade, chasing Kyle Lowry and examining his fit, DeMar DeRozan potentially falling into the...

On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@Matt_Galatzan) discuss two of the biggest Dallas Mavericks pipe-dreams out there right now involving Kawhi Leonard and Bradley Beal. Even though Kawhi could miss all of next season, would it still be better to sign him outright in free agency rather than offering 'the farm' to the Wizards for Beal? Given what Marc Stein said...

On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@Matt_Galatzan) recap the Dallas Mavericks' press conference on Thursday that formally introduced new general manger Nico Harrison and head coach Jason Kidd. There was a lot of anticipation for this press conference, and the guys discuss what they liked and disliked. From there, the guys talk about a number of Mavs' free agen...

On this episode, Dalton Trigg is joined by his DallasBasketball.com colleague Grant Afseth for another installment of our offseason series "Upgrading The Mavericks." This episode focuses on the Dallas Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis situation specifically. Are there any realistic ways the Mavs could trade him right now while truly improving the roster? Could certain sign-and-trade scenar...

On this LIVE episode of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, Dalton Trigg is joined by a handful of MFFL callers to discuss the pipe-dream scenario of Kawhi Leonard joining the Dallas Mavericks in free agency, which begins in less than a month from now. Why are some people so quick to discount this rumor given the uncharted waters the Mavs are currently in while having a new player-friendly front office re...

On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@Matt_galatzan) are joined by return guest and Mavs Moneyball Editor-in-Chief Kirk Henderson (@kirkseriousface) to talk about the Nico Harrison and Jason Kidd hires, why the Mavs should be more focused on a Zach LaVine trade rather than a Dame Lillard trade, whether Dallas should take on some negative assets in order to obtain some d...

On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@Matt_Galatzan) are joined by DallasBasketball.com boss man Mike Fisher to discuss the Dallas Mavericks officially announcing the hirings of new GM Nico Harrison and head coach Jason Kidd. Despite all the skepticism around the Kidd hire, could his last two years with the Lakers be more of an indicator of what the Mavs are getting tha...

On this episode of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@matt_galatzan) discuss a variety of Dallas Mavericks roster options for this offseason in their second installment of "Upgrading The Mavericks." Could the Mavs potentially end up with both Buddy Hield and Richaun Holmes? It's more doable financially than you might think. What about a draft n...

On this episode of Mavs Step Back LIVE, Dalton and Matt discuss the second consecutive day of shocking Dallas Mavericks news, as head coach Rick Carlisle informed the team that he is resigning. This news came less than 24 hours after it was announced that long-time GM Donnie Nelson had parted ways with the team. So what's next for this Mavs front office and head coaching position? Is Jamahl Mo...

On this emergency episode of Mavs Step Back LIVE, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan breakdown Wednesday's shocking news that the Dallas Mavericks and long-time GM Donnie Nelson decided to part ways. Was this the correct move for the Mavs to make in their front office? Could owner Mark Cuban persuade Masai Ujiri to leave Toronto with the prospect of building a championship contender around 22-year...

On this episode, Dalton and Matt kicked off their offseason series called "Upgrading The Mavericks." The guys start off by examining how DeMar DeRozan, who will be an unrestricted free agent in less than two months, would fit with the Mavs next to Luka Doncic. From there, the idea of having a Toronto Raptors reunion by signing both DeRozan and Kyle Lowry gets brought up and discussed as we...

On this episode of Mavs Step Back LIVE, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan spend a full hour talking through the Mavs' roster issues with a handful of Mavs fans on the Locker Room app, as well as what needs to happen this summer, after Luka Doncic's 46 points wasn't near enough to get Dallas over the hump against the Clippers in Game 7. How much of the blame for this playoff series loss is...

On this episode, Dalton Trigg hosts a room full of MFFL for a vent session after the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 104-97, forcing a Game 7 in L.A. on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. central time. As brilliant as Luka Doncic has been in this series, was he too passive in Game 6? Can the Mavs get enough from their role players to finish this series out with a big win? What does the fan conf...

On this episode of Mavs Step Back LIVE, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan discuss the Dallas Mavericks’ thrilling 105-100 Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in route to a 3-2 series lead. It’s early, but could Luka Doncic be entering early ‘GOAT’ status at his current pace? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...

On this episode of Mavs Step Back LIVE, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan recap the Dallas Mavericks' 118-108 Game 3 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Luka Doncic was amazing, scoring a playoff career-high 44 points to go with nine rebounds and nine assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the elite shooting nights from both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The Mavs desperately need more from...

On this episode of Mavs Step Back LIVE, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan are joined by a handful of Dallas Mavericks' faithful in the Locker Room app to discuss the Mavs taking a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Clippers. Luka Doncic dueled it out with Kawhi Leonard, finishing with 39 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Come on in for a good time! Be sure to check out our ne...

On this episode of Mavs Step Back LIVE, Dalton Trigg is joined by a couple of return MFFL guests to discuss the Dallas Mavericks' thrilling Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Clippers to set the tone for the series. Luka Doncic was fantastic, as he usually is, and he got a lot of consistent help from Dorian Finney-Smith, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jalen Brunson. Kristaps Porzingis didn't have a gre...

On this episode of Mavs Step Back LIVE, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan are joined by their DallasBasketball.com colleague Grant Afseth to discuss the key factors to a potential Dallas Mavericks upset over the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The guys also take questions from listeners throughout the show as well. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. V...

On this episode of Mavs Step Back LIVE, Dalton Trigg is joined by a handful of listeners to talk about the upcoming playoff rematch between the Mavs and Clippers. Can Luka Doncic get his revenge now that he has a healthier roster around him? Will Kristaps Porzingis flip a switch this postseason? What's our collective confidence meter looking like right now? All that and more on this one. Thank...

On this episode, Dalton and Matt discuss the Mavs' win over the Pelicans in which Luka Doncic broke out of his funk, Kristaps Porzingis' return, the team's playoff outlook with just two games left, and much, much more! Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Advertising...

On this episode of Mavs Step Back LIVE, Dalton and Matt talk with a number of Mavs fans in their jam-packed Locker Room following the Mavs' big 127-113 win over the Heat. The guys talk about Luka Doncic doing Luka Doncic things, Tim Hardaway Jr. scorching the nets with the playoffs around the corner, Josh Green's potential being put on display, hoping for a first round matchup with the Nug...