Mavs Step Back Podcast

The Dallas Mavericks ended up with Michigan big man Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 pick and Sergio De Larrea with the No. 25 pick after trading up from No. 30. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson give their initial reactions to the Mavs' first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, as well as thoughts on the recent hiring of new head coach Dusty May.Thanks for listening, and be sure to rate/review our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! As independent content creators, we greatly appreciate it!YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1FtsxgMERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.comTWITTER - Mavs Step Back: https://x.com/MavsStepBackTWITTER - Dalton Trigg: https://x.com/dalton_triggINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg==FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588706063179Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dalton Trigg talks about the latest Dallas Mavericks draft reports, which link Arizona guard Brayden Burries to Big D. Also on this episode: Was the media forcing the Dirk Nowitzki narrative on KAT the reason for the New York Knicks' downfall in Game 3 of the NBA Finals? Also, we discuss how the Knicks building a title contender around Jalen Brunson over the last 3-4 years should give Mavs fans a lot of hope for the Cooper Flagg era.Thanks for listening, and be sure to rate/review our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! As independent content creators, we greatly appreciate it!YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1FtsxgMERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.comTWITTER - Mavs Step Back: https://x.com/MavsStepBackTWITTER - Dalton Trigg: https://x.com/dalton_triggINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg==FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588706063179Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Dallas Mavericks parted ways with head coach Jason Kidd this week in a move that sent a shockwave around the Mavs fan base. On this episode, Dalton Trigg reacts and gives his thoughts on the move, as well as who he would like to see be the next head coach in Dallas. Also, Trigg discusses some of the latest NBA mock drafts and which players are currently being projected to go to the Mavs with the No. 9 overall pick.Thanks for listening, and be sure to rate/review our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! As independent content creators, we greatly appreciate it!YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1FtsxgMERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.comTWITTER - Mavs Step Back: https://x.com/MavsStepBackTWITTER - Dalton Trigg: https://x.com/dalton_triggINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg==FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588706063179Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Dallas Mavericks fell one spot in the NBA Lottery and will have the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Who should the Mavs select in the draft at No. 9? Should they take a guard to carry the torch for Kyrie Irving? Could a top-5 talent potentially fall into the Mavs' lap? How are we feeling about some of the NBA Draft Combine measurements? We discuss all that and much more on today's episode.Thanks for listening, and be sure to rate/review our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! As independent content creators, we greatly appreciate it!YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1FtsxgMERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.comTWITTER - Mavs Step Back: https://x.com/MavsStepBackTWITTER - Dalton Trigg: https://x.com/dalton_triggINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg==FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588706063179Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Dallas Mavericks dropped a major news bomb on Monday morning by announcing the hiring of former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as the team's next President and Alternate Governor. With the NBA Draft Lottery and the rest of the NBA offseason quickly approaching, it was time for the Mavs to have that position locked down before some tough decisions had to be made about the roster this offseason. After coming off a one-year hiatus, Ujiri should be energized and eager to build a title contender around Cooper Flagg.Thanks for listening, and be sure to rate/review our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! As independent content creators, we greatly appreciate it!YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1FtsxgMERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.comTwitter/X: https://x.com/MavsStepBackTwitter/X - Dalton Trigg: https://x.com/dalton_triggInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg==Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy