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In this episode, Jay and Vinay give their thoughts on the Mavericks following their recent trade for former #1 pick Zaccharie Risacher and after their run in NBA Summer League. 🏀 Risacher was an interesting swing that has the potential to pay off big 🏀 Mavs’ roster crunch means Risacher and others will have to earn their minutes 🏀 The Mavs addressed their shooting woes with the acquisitions of of Santi Aldama, Marcus Sasser, & Tarik Biberovic 🏀 Will Morez Johnson and Sergio De Larrea both be rotation players next season? 🏀 Seva Ishchenko is still a project, but showed interesting flashes in Summer League 🏀 Will the Mavs do anything else this summer to balance out their roster? Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode Jay discusses the Mavericks’ Summer League opener, which featured an impressive debut for 9th overall pick Morez Johnson Jr. 🏀Morez Johnson stars for Mavs with 27 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 assists, and 2 blocks 🏀Morez’s under control game and defensive versatility 🏀Sergio De Larrea struggles, but still impressed with his basketball IQ and passing 🏀Seva Ishchenko shows intriguing flashes on both sides of the ball 🏀Ryan Nembhard’s double double underscores his role in the NBA Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode we discuss the latest happenings around the NBA as free agency opened:🏀 Breaking down recent star movement featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant, and Kawhi Leonard 🏀 Mavericks a leading suitor for Detroit’s Marcus Sasser, what he brings 🏀 Does Portland’s trade for Ja Morant open the door for Mavs to trade for Scoot Henderson? 🏀 Morez Johnson and Sergio De Larrea’s fit in new head coach Dusty May’s system with Cooper Flagg 🏀 Why Mavs should stay away from Anfernee Simons, Colin Sexton, etc. Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode we react to the 1st Round of the NBA Draft, which saw the Mavericks make a surprising pick and select Forward Morez Johnson out of Michigan with the 9th overall pick, and then acquire Spanish swingman Sergio De Larrea with the 25th overall pick. 🏀 Instant Reaction to Morez Johnson pick, did the Mavs reach? 🏀 The Mavs have an overcrowded frontcourt 🏀 What kind of player does Johnson project as? 🏀 Pick didn’t address Mavs’ immediate needs for offense 🏀 What does Sergio De Larrea bring to the Mavericks? 🏀 Analyzing the hiring of Dusty May as Mavs head coach 🏀 Does May give us more confidence in the Morez Johnson pick? Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode we hit the hottest topics as the Mavericks head into their pivotal offseason:🏀 Reflecting on Jalen Brunson’s journey from 2nd Round Pick in Dallas to NBA Champion and legend status in New York 🏀 Labaron Philon and Kingston Flemings visit Dallas for workouts 🏀 Will Brayden Burries really be the Mavs’ pick at 9? 🏀 Micah Nori, Royal Ivey, and Terry Stotts all leading candidates for Mavericks’ head coaching opening 🏀 Reacting to latest NBA Draft Intel 🏀 Will PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson, or even Kyrie Irving be traded this summer? Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode, we talk with Dallas Mavericks reporter Noah Weber about the NBA Draft with less than two weeks before the draft. 🏀 Rapid Fire questions 🏀 Who was the most impressive player you saw at the combine? 🏀 Outside of the top 4, who is the best guard for the Mavericks? 🏀 What is likelier, Mavs trade up or down? 🏀 Is there a guard you would trade up for? 🏀 If the Mavs can’t take a guard, who would you pick? 🏀 Who are your 3 favorite names at pick 30? 🏀 Will the Mavs have a coach in place by the draft? Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

🏀Is Brayden Burries trying to get to Dallas? 🏀Burries vs Kingston Flemings debate 🏀Mavs Head Coaching search rumors 🏀Mock Draft Simulations 🏀Mark Cuban’s latest interview Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode we are joined by Utah Jazz reporter Art Cummings (@ArtTakesNote) to dive deep into each of the top guard prospects in this year’s draft. We discuss the following: 🏀Why he thinks Brayden Burries is a hidden gem 🏀Is Darius Acuff really that bad on defense? 🏀Why Labaron Philon may have some question marks 🏀Could Mikel Brown fall to #9? 🏀Why Kingston Flemings would be a steal for the Mavericks 🏀Keaton Wagler may be the most interesting player in the 5-10 range Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode, we are joined by Phil Mayer of KRON4 News in the San Francisco Bay Area. We discuss the following topics: 🏀 What is his big board? 🏀 How does each of the top guards fit with the Mavericks? 🏀 Who should Mavs fans have an eye on for the 30th pick? 🏀 NBA Draft Lottery reform ideas This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode, we are joined by Jimmy Crowther of @AllThingsMavs and Mason Schwaber of @MFFLNation to react to the breaking news that the Dallas Mavericks are parting ways with Jason Kidd. Here’s what we cover: 🏀 Instant Reaction 🏀 What is Jason Kidd’s legacy in Dallas? 🏀 Why it happened 🏀 Who are some candidates to replace him? 🏀 What this could mean for Kyrie Irving’s future 🏀 How will this affect the Mavericks draft strategy? Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode we take a closer look at some of the prospects who are projected to be available when the Mavericks pick at #9 in the 2026 NBA Draft. 🏀 What is Brayden Burries’ ceiling in the NBA? 🏀 Why we’re very high on Kingston Flemings 🏀 Could someone like Cameron Carr creep up? 🏀 Does Aday Mara deserve a closer look by Dallas? 🏀 Our top-10 big boards Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode, we cover the news coming out of the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago following the Draft Lottery. With the ninth pick, the Mavericks will have a variety of options in a strong draft class. 🏀 Does Kingston Flemings’ underwhelming measurements hurt his stock?🏀Evaluating measurements for Brayden Burries, Mikel Brown, Yaxel Ludeborg 🏀Which prospects will rise and fall in the pre-draft process?🏀What types of prospects will Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz prioritize? 🏀Mock draft simulation, can the Mavs trade up or down? Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode we react to the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, which saw the Mavericks get the ninth overall selection in June’s NBA Draft. They also possess the 30th and 48th overall picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. After months of anticipation and agony, we can now hone in on evaluating players who may be available at nine. We also discuss what philosophy the new Mavericks front office of Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz may bring to the scouting process. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode, we cover Cooper Flagg winning the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year in a tough battle with former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron to discuss the Dallas Mavericks offseason from a salary cap perspective. 🏀 Do PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford have positive trade value 🏀 How the Mavs should use their $20.8 million trade exception generated from the Anthony Davis trade 🏀 What could a Dereck Lively extension look like? 🏀 Brandon Williams’ free agency 🏀 How soon do the Mavs have to decide on a Naji Marshall extension? 🏀 Which teams have cap space this summer and who are the top free agents? Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mavsfilmroom.substack.com