Jazz, Pelicans Previews: Can Mavs Take Advantage of Late-Season Schedule?

Mavs blowout win in Charlotte, trade talk, Luka as an All-Star & much more!: The first episode of The Step Back: A Mavs Podcast, where Dalton Trigg & Matt Galatzan discuss a number of topics, including: the inspiration behind the podcast, the Dallas Mavericks blowout win over the Hornets to start out 2019, a preview the upcoming back-to-back with the Celtics & 76ers over the weekend, Mavs trade talk, Luka Doncic potentially being the first 19-year-old to make the All-Star game, the Mavs attempting to trademark "The Matador," & finally, a look ahead to next week's stretch against the Lakers, Suns & Timberwolves. Thanks for listening, & be sure to subscribe, MFFL! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

56 min listen

Mavs win in Dennis Smith Jr.'s return, Luka Doncic fatigued, and Kemba Walker to Dallas?: In this episode of The Step Back, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) recap the Mavs big home win over the Clippers in Dennis Smith Jr.'s return to action, including several big individual performances. The guys also discuss whether or not Luka Doncic recent "slump" is attributed to him possibly being fatigued, Dirk Nowitzki being invited to All-Star weekend to participate in the 3 point contest, trade talks with the Lakers, Knicks, Magic and Hornets, plus much more! Thanks for listening, MFFL! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

83 min listen

Mavs Free Agency Preview, plus a Kemba Walker 'Exclusive Exclusive' with Mike Fisher: Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) are joined by Mike Fisher (@fishsports) this week for a full Dallas Mavericks free agency preview. During this episode, the guys discuss the Kemba Walker / Boston Celtics rumors, while Fish gets an encouraging 'Exclusive Exclusive' in the middle of the recording, leaving the door open on the possibility of the Mavs having a shot to sign Kemba when free agency begins. Beyond that, they guys also talk about a variety of other possibilities for the Mavs this summer, both through free agency and potential trades. Names such as Patrick Beverley, Bojan Bogdanovic, Malcom Brogdon, Clint Capella and Andre Drummond are discussed, plus others. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

66 min listen

Jeff "Skin" Wade talks Mavs' life after the Dirk Nowitzki era, offseason expectations and Balcones whiskey: Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) begin this week's episode by pondering some hypothetical draft night trade ideas for the Dallas Mavericks involving their NBA record-setting trade exception that was created in the Harrison Barnes trade to the Sacramento Kings. Names like Jrue Holiday, Steven Adams and Myles Turner come to mind there. The guys then give their Top-10 Mavs free agent lists before welcoming Jeff "Skin" Wade (@SkinWade) to the show to talk about life after the Dirk Nowitzki era, his offseason expectations and Balcones whiskey. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

66 min listen

The Dirk/D-Wade "charade," a full NBA All-Star Weekend preview, and Mavs free agency talk with Mike Fisher: Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) are back this week to talk about Dirk Nowitzki's final matchup with Dwyane Wade at the AAC (and the charades that came afterwards) as well as give listeners a full breakdown of NBA All-Star Weekend 2019 with predictions for the main events. Mavs insider Mike Fisher (@fishsports) also joins this episode to look ahead to Mavs free agency. Listen to why the Mavs should have their eyes on multiple "big fish" free agents. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

74 min listen

Mavs NBA Draft insight with Tony Ronzone, plus AD to Lakers reactions: On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) welcome a very special guest -- Dallas Mavericks' Director of Player Personnel, Tony Ronzone. Ronzone tells a fantastic story about how he got to where he's at now with the Mavs. From there, he talks with the guys about scouting Luka Doncic from a young age, having known Kristaps Porzingis and his family for a while now, and a brief scouting report on a few players Mavs' fans might want to keep an eye on during the NBA Draft on Thursday, June 20th with the 37th pick. After a great conversation with Ronzone, the guys then give their reactions to Anthony Davis being traded to the Lakers and how that could potentially impact the Mavs in free agency in a few weeks. Thanks for listenting! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

62 min listen

Recapping the Mavs home win over the Pacers, Zion and NBA Draft Lottery odds, pumping the brakes on Dirk's retirement, and Goran Dragic as a Maverick this summer?: Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@Matt_Galatzan) are joined by Kirk Henderson (@KirkSeriousFace) in this episode, who is an editor at MavsMoneyball.com. The guys tackle many current Mavs-related topics in this one, including a recap of the Dallas Mavericks 110-101 home win over the Indiana Pacers and Wesley Matthews, the current NBA Draft Lottery odds (and how the Mavs are due some good luck in that department), Goran Dragic as a potential Mavs target this summer, and why this might not be Dirk Nowitzki's final season after all. All that and more in Episode 9 of The Step Back. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

67 min listen

Luka vs. Porzingis in the clutch, Kemba vs. Dame and more from our listener Q&A!: Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) spend the majority of Episode 19 answering questions that listeners asked them on Twitter earlier in the week. Discussion topics range from Dragon Ball Z talk, the Dallas Mavericks most pressing need for the roster this offseason, Luka Doncic vs. Kristaps Porzingis in clutch time (who gets the last shot?), Kemba Walker vs. Damian Lillard by the numbers and much more! Enjoy, and as always, thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

69 min listen

Dallas Mavericks engaged in trade talks involving Dennis Smith Jr.: On this "emergency pod" edition of The Step Back, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) discuss the Adrian Wojnarowski report that the Dallas Mavericks are engaged in trade talks revolving around Dennis Smith Jr. Teams reportedly interested include the Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns. Tune in to hear their immediate reactions, along with trade packages they would consider for DSJ. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

54 min listen

A disheartening loss to the Lakers, Kevin Love trade talk & questions from our listeners!: In this edition of The Step Back, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) & Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) discuss the Dallas Mavericks' borderline disastrous loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, whether it's too late in the season to fix all their problems, and Kevin Love as a Mavs trade possibility. The guys also answer a number of listeners' Mavs-related questions (always remember to message @StepBackMavs on Twitter if something's on your mind). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

59 min listen

Dirk poised to pass Wilt Chamberlain, a Mavs/Wizards recap, and Luka Doncic / Trae Young Rookie of the Year talk with Bobby Karalla: On this episode of The Step Back, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) talk about Dirk Nowitzki being only 56 points away from passing Wilt Chamberlain for 6th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list, and whether or not he could catch Michael Jordan if he decides to return next season. The guys also break down the Mavs' recent loss to the Washington Wizards before bringing on Mavs.com's Bobby Karalla (@bobbykaralla) to talk how Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis will compliment each other next season, as well as getting to the bottom of why people are trying to make Trae Young seem like a legitimate Rookie of the Year candidate at this point. Thanks for listening, MFFL! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

74 min listen

Powell's player option, trading Courtney Lee and spitballing a Whiteside deal: Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) welcome back one of The Step Back's favorite guests, Mike Fisher (@fishsports), to talk about a number of different Dallas Mavericks topics, including: Dwight Powell's player option (and how the Yahoo report of him opting out earlier in the week was false), a DallasBasketball.com "Exclusive, Exclusive!" in regards to what the Mavs hope to do with Courtney Lee, a hypothetical trade which would see the Mavs end up with both Kemba Walker and Hassan Whiteside, and another trade scenario that works on the court... but could end up intertwining Luka Doncic and the Kardashians (which none of us want). All that, plus more on this week's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

48 min listen

Luka Doncic out-duels James Harden in Mavs 137-123 road win in Houston: In this episode, Dalton is joined by his brother and fellow MFFL, Colton Trigg, this week, as the Thanksgiving holiday vibes are already underway for the Trigg family. Dalton and Colton recap the Mavs' impressive 137-123 dismantling of the Rockets with Luka Doncic's 41 points leading the way. From there, the guys talk about some potential trades that would instantly thrust the Mavs into title contention, while also acknowledging that title contention with this current roster might not be out of the question if they keep playing the way they have been. This episode also includes a brief preview of the Mavs' upcoming home game against the Clippers on Tuesday night in what could be Luka's biggest defensive test yet with guys like Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Patrick Beverley coming at him. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

32 min listen

Mavs/Heat recap, tankathon race update, and Mike Fisher discusses Mavs free agency and the Rick Carlisle/Lakers rumor: Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) recap the Dallas Mavericks' 105-99 loss to the Miami Heat, a game that did not disappoint the large number of Slovenians that made the trip to see countrymen Luka Doncic and Goran Dragic square off against one another. The guys then take a look at where the Mavs stand in the tankathon 'race to the bottom' before having DallasBasketball.com's Mike Fisher on the show to discuss 1) why D-Wade's legacy isn't as close to Dirk Nowtizki's as the national media would have you think, 2) the Mavs options for creating more cap space in free agency this summer, and 3) his exclusive with Mavs owner Mark Cuban on the Rick Carlisle / Los Angeles Lakers rumor. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

69 min listen

Coping with Dirk’s retirement, a Mavs season recap, final lottery standings & much more!: Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) discuss the emotional last few days of Dirk Nowitzki's legendary career, reliving every moment. The guys also give a brief season review, picking their biggest/favorite Mavs storyline from the season. This week's episode concludes with a final look at the lottery standings with the regular season in the books, how tie-breakers work, plus a look ahead to the NBA Playoffs (Note: some games were still ongoing at the time of recording. A few Western Conference matchups ended up flip-flopping). Thanks for listening, MFFL! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

70 min listen

Interview with Mavs' owner Mark Cuban: On this special episode of The Step Back, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban stopped by to hang out with Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) for a little while to discuss a variety of topics, including: the Mavs' hiring of former player Nick Van Exel, his initial thoughts on what he's seen from Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic so far during the preseason, how those two will be able to sustain the Mavs' culture going forward, and whether or not NCAA players potentially being paid for their likeliness is a good thing or not. As always, thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

32 min listen

Kristaps Porzingis traded to the Dallas Mavericks... no, seriously!: In this episode of The Step Back, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) give their immediate reactions to the news of Kristaps Porzingis being traded to the Dallas Mavericks (along with Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke) for Dennis Smith Jr., Wes Matthews, DeAndre Jordan and two future first round picks. Believe it, MFFL. This really happened. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

66 min listen

Discussing Kemba Walker's potential fit with the Dallas Mavericks: In this week's episode, Dalton (@dalton_trigg) and Matt (@MattGalatzan) talk about how the NBA has done a great job making the sport pretty much a year-round thing at this point. Then the guys talk about Mark Cuban revealing who will be representing the Mavs in the NBA Draft Lottery in a DallasBasketball.com exclusive, followed by an extended back-and-forth on Kemba Walker's potential fit in Dallas (24-minute mark). Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

71 min listen

Harrison Barnes traded to the Sacramento Kings mid-game vs. the Charlotte Hornets: The Dallas Mavericks got a much needed win vs. the Eastern Conference playoff hopeful Charlotte Hornets, and Luka Doncic notched himself yet another triple double, but all of that was quickly overlooked, as Harrison Barnes was traded to the Sacramento Kings for Justin Jackson and Zach Randolph... MID-GAME. And just when you thought things couldn't get any crazier after the Kristaps Porzingis trade. Our guys Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) hash it over in the latest edition of The Step Back. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

59 min listen

Will Cain ranks Luka/KP duo, plus talks Russell Westbrook trade and much more!: On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGaltzan) are joined by Will Cain (@willcain), who is the host of The Will Cain Show on ESPN Radio, and can also be seen on ESPN's First Take from time to time as well. Cain and the guys discuss a variety of topics, from the Mavs not being aggressive enough in free agency, to ranking Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis with the other star duos in the NBA, to the landscape shift this summer with multiple all-stars switching teams, and whether that's good for the league or not. Oh yeah, and Russell Westbrook was traded for Chris Paul during this recording as well. All that and more! Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

64 min listen

Can the Mavs Start Their '3rd Star' Recruiting in Orlando?: On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan are joined by DallasBasketball.com's boss man Mike Fisher to discuss all things Mavs Bubble-related. First, the guys dive into a couple of recent 105.3 The Fan interviews with TNT's Kenny Smith and Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle. Smith believes that the Mavs don't need a '3rd star,' something we've also written about here at DBcom in recent weeks. Is he right? In the second half of this episode, Fish talks about his personal expectations for the Mavs as they prepare to fly to Orlando for the NBA restart set to take place on July 30 (July 31 for the Mavs). Although this NBA bubble experiment is mostly about playing basketball and finishing the season, Fish offers up an interesting point about how this could be the Mavs opportunity to start informally recruiting their '3rd star,' should they decide that they need one. As always, thanks for listening! (Note: this is from our recorde by Mavs Step Back Podcast

33 min listen

Nick Neppach joins the guys to talk about Dirk passing Wilt, Final Four predictions and scouting Zion Williamson and others from a Mavs' perspective.: Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) are joined by 105.3 The Fan's Nick Neppach (@NickNeppach) this week to discuss a variety of topics, including their reactions to Dirk Nowitzki passing Wilt Chamberlain for 6th on the NBA's all-time scoring list, confidence meter on Dirk coming back for a 22nd season, Final Four predictions, and players the Mavs should be keeping an eye on should they keep their lottery pick this season (Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett, Cam Reddish and much more). Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

63 min listen

Luka Doncic playing hurt, Jalen Brunson's career night and 'would you rather' free agency talk revolving around Kemba Walker and others: Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) start this week's episode off by discussing the Dallas Mavericks 112-105 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs, including whether or not Luka Doncic should have been playing at all and Jalen Brunson's career 34-point night. The guys then take a deep dive into Mavs free agency talk, addressing the Charlotte Observer's report that Kemba Walker is Dallas' top priority this summer and playing a game of 'would you rather' to determine where he should actually fall on the Mavs list. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

71 min listen

Charlotte's Kemba conundrum and how it leaves the door open for Dallas: Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) are back with... you guessed it... even more Kemba Walker talk, given some recent speculation from a Charlotte Observer writer who thinks the Hornets should pass on paying him the super max. This is a scenario the guys have discussed ever since it was announced that Kemba made All-NBA 3rd Team, and if it comes to pass, it leaves the door open for 'Kemba to Dallas' to become a reality. From there, the guys talk about a Mavs / D'Angelo Russell 'exclusive exclusive' from Mike Fisher, a three-way trade idea that would land Blake Griffin with the Mavs, salary dump ideas with the OKC Thunder and Dirk Nowitzki's celebrity baseball game. Oh yeah... and a special Anchor Voice Message from Hank Hill. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

59 min listen

Live from the Final Four with Edward Egros, Luka's historic rookie season coming to a close, & looking ahead to two Mavs/Grizz games over the weekend: In this episode of The Step Back, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) are joined by Edward Egros live from the Final Four that's getting ready to take place this weekend. They preview the matchups between Auburn/Virginia and Texas Tech/Michigan State, as well as discuss some potential Mavs' draft prospects to watch on the biggest college stage. Dalton and Matt finish off the episode by putting Luka Doncic's historic rookie season into perspective, discussing which current Mavs will still be Mavs next season, and hoping for the best (from an Organic Tanking perspective) in the Mavs' home-and-home series with the Memphis Grizzlies over the weekend. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

61 min listen

Preseason interview with Mavs forward Justin Jackson: On this week's episode, Dalton (@dalton_trigg) and Matt (@MattGalatzan) had the pleasure of chopping it up with Dallas Mavericks forward Justin Jackson on a variety of different topics. These topics include: why Justin wears No. 44, gaining muscle and transforming his body this summer, his goals for the 2019-2020 Mavs season (Playoffs?), learning from Dirk Nowitzki in a short period of time, and much, much more. Before Justin joined the guys on this episode, Dalton and Matt revisit the Mavs schedule release so they can compare their predictions for the upcoming season. From there, they talk about how the Mavs will matchup with the star-studded Los Angeles teams, plus why it's dumb to complain about double teams in pickup basketball games. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

34 min listen

Mavs schedule breakdown/predictions, plus a Step Back ticket giveaway for opening night: In the episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) flies solo for a "mini-pod" to break down and discuss the Mavs 2019-2020 season schedule month-by-month. Dalton gives his win/loss predictions for each month, totaling them up at the end to see where he believes the Mavs will sit in the standings when the dust settles in April. In a sense, it's very early for full season predictions, and health will play a big factor this season, but we know that at least one Step Back host is optimistic about the Mavs' chances this season. Dalton then goes on to talk about the Step Back's ticket giveaway for the Mavs opening night game against the Wizards, giving full details on how you can enter for your chance to win. Thanks for listening, MFFL! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

27 min listen

Live reactions to the NBA Draft Lottery, plus 2nd round draft talk with Richard Stayman: Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) watch the NBA Draft Lottery live and give their reactions to the Dallas Mavericks yet again not being favored by the ping pong balls. Not only did the Mavs not keep their pick, but their division rivals (the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies) received the No. 1 and No. 2 picks, respectively, which means Dallas now gets to face Zion Williamson 4 times per season. In the second half of this episode, the guys welcome on Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) to discuss a ton of different names for the Mavs to target with the 37th pick in the second round of the NBA Draft in June. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

59 min listen

NBA All-Star Weekend recap, our favorite personal Dirk Nowitzki stories, and a look ahead to the Mavs final stretch of the season.: Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@MattGalatzan) recap all of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend events to see how well their predictions from the week before panned out. The guys then go on to share some really cool, personal stories involving Dirk Nowitzki that you won't want to miss, as well as look ahead to the Dallas Mavericks remaining 25 games of the season. Are the playoffs really out of the question? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

66 min listen

Exclusive interview with Mavs' GM Donnie Nelson: On this special edition of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, Mavs' GM Donnie Nelson drops in with Dalton and Matt to talk about a variety of Mavs topics, including: Luka Doncic's MVP leap in Year 2, Kristaps Porzingis still working his way back into form, constructing the roster this summer to fit what head coach Rick Carlisle does best, how the Mavs are constantly working the trade lines, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/step-back-mavs/support by Mavs Step Back Podcast

21 min listen

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