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James Derrick and Austin Townley break down preseason rankings from Yahoo Sports, The Ringer and ESPN, including wildly different views on Minnesota, Miami, Denver and Houston. Then, they turn to Dallas: If everyone agrees Cooper Flagg could become a superstar, why do the Mavericks still rank near the middle — or bottom — of the league? The guys dive into Dallas’ shooting concerns, limited draft capital and ESPN’s three-year outlook to figure out whether the skepticism is actually justified. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kawhi Leonard, Zach LaVine and Derrick Rose — what their ACL recoveries can tell us about Kyrie Irving's return. James Derrick and Austin Townley dive into the numbers of what the Dallas Mavericks can expect from the rehabbed superstar following the ACL injury that sidelined him for nearly 20 months. They break down the difference of superstars' output pre and post injury — as well as how they produced a second season after rehabbing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Derrick and Austin Townley play Hot Take Table. They compare Cooper Flagg’s rookie season to other NBA stars, debate Max Christie’s shooting upside in a bigger catch-and-shoot role, and discuss the possible emergence of Zaccharie Risacher. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin Durant, Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo are just a few of the stars waiting for the Dallas Mavericks early this season. James Derrick and Austin Townley go game by game through Dallas’ first 14 matchups, predicting the Mavericks’ record and breaking down just how difficult the opening stretch could be. Can Dallas survive the early gauntlet and come out of it in good shape? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Klay Thompson’s time with the Dallas Mavericks is officially over after the two sides agreed to a buyout, clearing the way for the four-time champion to join the Miami Heat. James Derrick and Austin Townley discuss whether losing Thompson actually hurts Dallas, or if his departure creates a better opportunity for the Mavericks’ young core. Then, after Thompson fired back at fans comparing his career to Ray Allen’s, the guys look back at Klay’s run in Dallas and debate the bigger legacy question: Who was better, Klay Thompson or Ray Allen? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cooper Flagg’s one-of-one Rookie Debut Patch autograph card is expected to command well over $1 million if it hits the open market. James Derrick and Austin Townley break down the Mavericks’ massive offer for the card, estimate what 32 years of season tickets, a game-worn Flagg jersey and the rest of the package are actually worth, and ask whether Dallas can realistically compete with the card’s market value. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Naji Marshall’s production compares favorably to higher-paid players like Naz Reid, Jerami Grant and Anfernee Simons. Plus, the latest on Klay Thompson and how the Mavericks’ rotation could take shape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James and Austin talk about how underrated Dallas is for this upcoming season and how they are flying under the radar. Copper Flagg and Kyrie are a duo that is must-see television. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James and Austin react to the Mavericks acquiring Zaccharie Risacher and examine why the 21-year-old former No. 1 pick could be an underrated fit in Dallas. They also compare Risacher’s value to Ryan Nembhard, revisit some of the NBA’s most disappointing top picks and recap Sergio de Larrea’s record-setting finale and the Mavericks’ final Summer League games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sergio De Larrea showed exactly why Dallas took a chance on him, flashing his passing upside against the Lakers before dishing out 12 assists in a win over the Grizzlies. James and Austin rave about Larrea’s vision, confidence and Ricky Rubio comparisons, while also breaking down Morez Johnson Jr.’s defensive activity, Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu’s breakout performance and Dallas’ ugly offensive showing against Los Angeles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morez Johnson Jr. drops 27 points, Ryan Nembhard dishes 11 assists and Sergio De Larrea flashes defensive upside in Dallas’ Summer League loss to Golden State. James Derrick and Austin Townley break down the good, the bad and the Warriors standouts before briefly reacting to AJ Dybantsa’s impressive matchup against Darryn Peterson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Santi Aldama and Marcus Sasser headline Episode 32 as James Derrick and Austin Townley break down the Mavericks’ newest moves. Dallas traded AJ Johnson and a protected Golden State first-round pick for Aldama, and the guys explain why they like the deal for the Mavs. They also discuss the reported handshake agreement for Sasser, Summer League, other breaking NBA news and a round of Higher or Lower: Santi Aldama Edition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dusty May, Kyrie Irving, Sergio De Larrea and Kawhi Leonard headline Episode 31. James Derrick and Austin Townley react to May’s first comments as the Mavs head coach, Kyrie’s leadership role in Dallas, De Larrea’s upside and why the Mavs may have dodged a Kawhi-sized bullet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Austin and James react to the NBA Draft first round and who Dallas selected. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Austin talks about the new head coaching hire and what this means for the upcoming draft tomorrow night for Dallas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.