Locked On Mavericks - Daily Podcast On The Dallas Mavs

The Dallas Mavericks enter a pivotal offseason built entirely around Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and finding the right supporting cast for the future of Dallas basketball. What are the Mavs' biggest priorities heading into the season, and can the NBA's newest core deliver a true contender in Dallas?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) & Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) break down the Dallas Mavericks' top priorities this season, from pairing Cooper Flagg with Morez Johnson Jr. to evaluating the development of Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington Jr., Naji Marshall, and Klay Thompson. The hosts discuss how Mavs Team President Masai Ujiri and head coach Dusty May are shaping a brand-new culture in Dallas, weighing veteran minutes against developing the team's young core. What does Kyrie Irving's best basketball look like this season, and is it finally time for a Mavericks rebrand?

 

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Kyrie Irving is 100% healthy and, per a new report, fully entrenched in the Dallas Mavericks' plans for the season ahead. As excitement builds around Cooper Flagg and the team's crowded backcourt, could passing on Summer League standout Brayden Burries come back to haunt the Mavs in the NBA?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) & Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) for this One More Thing episode of Locked On Mavs, breaking down the latest buzz around Kyrie Irving's recovery and what it means heading into training camp. The duo also unpacks praise from Mavs Team President Masai Ujiri and Mavs GM Mike Schmitz, plus what a crowded frontcourt featuring Dereck Lively II and backcourt options like Naji Marshall could mean if Brayden Burries' Summer League breakout continues with the Milwaukee Bucks. Tune in for their honest take on whether Dallas made the right call on draft night and what could still go wrong.

 

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Can Zaccharie Risacher take the leap that changes everything for the Dallas Mavericks? The Mavs bet big on the former No. 1 pick, and his growth alongside Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving could define Dallas' championship window in the NBA.

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) & Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) break down what a Zaccharie Risacher breakout would look like for the Mavericks, comparing his early career to Jalen Brunson's path and mapping out where he fits alongside Cooper Flagg, Naji Marshall, PJ Washington Jr., Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, and Klay Thompson. They dig into GM Mike Schmitz's scouting philosophy, how new head coach Dusty May's approach differs from Quinn Snyder's in Atlanta, and exactly what Risacher needs to fix — his shooting, finishing, and defense — to become a real piece of the Mavs' young core next to Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving.

 

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The Dallas Mavericks are weighing blockbuster trade scenarios that could reshape the roster around Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving this offseason. Could a deal for young international guard Nikola Topić, a swap for Andrew Wiggins, or a run at Jimmy Butler define the Mavs' next move in the NBA?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) & Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) break down listener-submitted trade proposals, evaluating what Dallas would have to give up in Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington Jr., and Naji Marshall to land a difference-maker. They weigh the medical risk and fit of Nikola Topić, question whether Joel Embiid or Tyler Herro make sense on big-money extensions, and consider what Mavs GM Mike Schmitz and Team President Masai Ujiri might be eyeing this summer. Dereck Lively II's development also factors into how much the Mavs can afford to move as they explore trades involving the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, and New Orleans Pelicans.

 

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The Dallas Mavericks have opened contract extension talks with Dereck Lively II, but his injury history makes this one of the trickiest calls of the Mavs' offseason. A Klay Thompson trade market is also heating up, with contenders reportedly monitoring Dallas' asking price, all while Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving anchor the roster's future and the NBA offseason rumor mill keeps churning.

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) & Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) break down why Dallas must proceed cautiously on a Dereck Lively II extension, comparing his situation to recent deals for Mark Williams, Shaedon Sharpe, and Chet Holmgren, plus what a Daniel Gafford comparison says about his market. They also dig into the Klay Thompson trade and buyout rumors, weighing potential fits with the Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, and LA Lakers. Angstadt and Harris close things out by debating where Klay Thompson could land if a trade never comes together before camp.

 

0:00 Lively Extension Dilemma Explained

8:34 Restricted Free Agency Strategy

16:10 Clear Contract Extension Comparison

20:37 Klay Thompson Trade Rumors

 

 

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