77 Minutes: A Podcast About the Dallas Mavericks

Tim Cato opens the Mavericks mailbag to answer questions from Reddit, Twitter and the like to give you a better perspective on the current state of the Mavs. Aside from health, is there anything up with Kristaps Porzingis' actual basketball ability? What are our hopes for a playoff run? And can we explain "Mavrello Ballovic?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Dwight Powell standing out the past few Dallas Mavericks wins, what is his true value to this team? And is it too early to label Josh Green a "bust?" The whole crew of Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even after a Luka buzzer-beater for the ages, the story of the Mavs currently is struggle, losses and a journey to a playoff berth. What do the latest losses tell us about the Mavericks' biggest needs? How do we feel now about the Seth Curry trade? Should Rick Carlisle evaluate his rotations and subs? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour discuss. Get full access to The Athletic with an exclusive discount at t...

Luka Dončić, Mark Cuban and the rest of the Mavs have made their feelings clear about the NBA's play-in tournament. But what are the actual pros and cons for the Mavs as they stand today? The Athletic's Saad Yousuf joins in on the Mavericks conversation as Tim Cato & Mike Piellucci debate the necessity of the format and reflect on Dirk Nowitzki's final home game in Dallas. Get discount all-acc...

Mavs.com's Bobby Karalla stops by to talk the 5-game win streak for the Mavs, Luka Doncic's 3-point shooting, which players have jumped out other than the stars and more with Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci, plus Mike reveals a secret project he's been working on behind the scenes. Get all-access to The Athletic with the best possible deal at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Hosted on Acast. See acas...

The trade deadline has come & gone with little action from your Mavs besides adding JJ Redick. What could he bring to a playoff push? What' the deal with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis' playing time lately? And why haven't the Mavs gotten more out of Josh Richardson? Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci discuss in a new 77 Minutes. Get exclusive access to The Athletic with a discount at theathletic...

How will this year's trade deadline and what moves the Mavs make effect Luka's long-term future staying in Dallas? Can we expect the Mavs to do anything with Kristaps Porzingis? Jake Kemp of The Ticket and Mavs contributor to The Athletic joins Tim Cato to discuss and debate the current and future states of the Mavericks as the 2021 trade deadline arrives.  Get exclusive discount access to The Ath...

With the Mavs coming out of the All-Star break looking more like the team we thought they were going to be, where do they currently stack up in the West? What kind of personnel moves could they make before the deadline that could help? The Athletic's own Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci discuss. Get Tim's coverage with an exclusive discount on The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinhea...

The Mavs are over .500, which is a task that seemed impossible a month ago. What's behind the sudden surge in wins and the positive momentum? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour welcome Dallas-ite Mike Piellucci of The Athletic's NBA staff to the show to chime in on the victories and dig deeper into Kristaps Porzingis' ongoing health issues. Remember to read TIm's article at The Athletic - get an exclusive d...

After Luka Doncic blew up Twitter following his stellar performance against the Celtics, Tim Cato and Dave DuFour met in person with Doyle Rader and Austin Ngaruiya for a mega roundtable on the current state of the Mavs, Luka, Kristaps Porzingis trade rumors and more chaotic conversation on an all-new 77 Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Mavs take an unexpected pause in game action due to weather, Tim Cato and Dave DuFour take the opportunity to go through the Mavericks roster player-by-player and sorted by playing time to decipher where the biggest weaknesses lie and what can change the most to help the Mavs continue their winning ways and clinch a playoff berth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mavs have bounced back with multiple wins over the past week. But now that role players such as Maxi Klieber and Dorian Finney-Smith are getting involved in the rotation, what should we expect out of Kristaps Porzingis? Should the Mavs go make a move to add another player, or possibly even let go of KP? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

What do we make of the Mavs' 6 game losing streak? Is Rick Carlisle to blame? The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour give their analysis of the situation and react to Luka's comments about effort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luka Dončić has been the talk of the NBA for his recent triple-doubles. Can he average that number for the rest of the season and maybe throughout his career? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour dive into the question, dig into the Mavs' 3-point shooting a bit more and bring you their Rick Carlisle Press Conference Moment of the Week. Access The Athletic for only $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/77minutesi...

The Mavs are without their main core of players, what can we learn from the past few games? What has KP looked like in his return? What should James Johnson's role be on this team? Get exclusive discount access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When will the Mavericks be back on the court and what do we know about how they can prevent contact tracing incidents going forward? The Athletic's Mavs beat reporter Tim Cato and Dallas editor Mike Piellucci discuss the situation and look back on the last few Mavericks games. And could Jalen Brunson be the next JJ Barea? Get full access to The Athletic and an exclusive discount at theathletic.com...

Happy episode #77! Does Luka Doncic have a shooting problem? What should we expect out of Willie Cauley-Stein, and what's to make of the Mavs' defense lately? The Athletic's Mavs beat writer Tim Cato and Dave DuFour of NBA Daily Ding dig into it on this week's '77 Minutes' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mavericks shook the NBA world by absolutely demolishing the LA Clippers during the NBA's opening weekend of action. Was it a fluke performance, or a formula that can be repeated? The Athletic's Mavs beat writer Tim Cato and The Athletic NBA podcaster Dave DuFour recap the first few games of the Mavs' season, Luka, Dwight Powell, KP's injury status and more. Get 77 Minutes ad free at theathleti...

What storylines for the season can we draw from the Mavs' season opener against the Suns? How did Luka Doncic look after the mini-offseason? What's the best strategy for the Mavs to defend the Lakers? The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour react to game 1 and look ahead on a new 77 Minutes in Heaven. Get an exclusive deal at The Athletic now at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Hosted on Acast. S...

What should the Mavericks' lineup rotation look like this year to maximize scoring and minimize injury? Tim Cato thinks he has the answer. Dave DuFour joins Tim to discuss his findings & debate whether or not JJ Barea's number could end up in the rafters. Get an exclusive discount to The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Believe it or not, the 2021 Mavs could look a bit different than the 2020 Mavs after a draft and a few offseason moves. But can we still count on KP, Dwight, and the rest of the core Mavs to contribute, or is this whole thing on Luka? Join Tim Cato and Dave DuFour for a look ahead toward the Mavs season tipoff with a full roster rundown on 77 Minutes in Heaven. Make sure you're subscribed to The A...

It's been since the season ended that Mark Followill and Brian Dameris have blessed us with their analysis of your Dallas Mavericks. They return to The Athletic to react to the Mavs draft, free agency, take a look around the news around the NBA and more as '77 Minutes in Heaven' ramps up for the 2021 season. Cash in on The Athletic's Black Friday deal at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Hosted on...

The Mavericks managed to make some noise in the NBA draft despite not holding a top pick by trading Seth Curry to Philadelphia in exchange for Josh Richardson. How will Richardson fit? Mavs beat writer Tim Cato and Dave DuFour review the Mavs' picks with projected roles, what they bring in terms of experience and more on a new 77 Minutes in Heaven. Read Tim's work at the Athletic - sign up now for...

What's the NBA's plan to return for the 2021 season? What's the prognosis on Kristaps Porzingis' knee injury? And should the Mavs pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo to pair up with Luka? The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour return to 77 Minutes in Heaven to look to next season and more via The Athletic podcast network. Get access to The Athletic for $1 at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Hosted on A...

The Mavs 2020 season has come and gone, but not without making a name for themselves. What's next for Luka, KP and the boys? Do they need a third star? Who should the Mavs target this offseason? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour reflect and also look ahead to the future for the Mavs on '77 Minutes in Heaven.' Get 40% off your Athletic subscription! Use theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Hosted on Acast. See...