Mavs Film Room

In this episode we cover the recent 3-game win streak for the Dallas Mavericks, featuring two wins over the Utah Jazz and a big road win at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks:🏀 Max Christie’s amazing shooting performance at MSG🏀 We have seen a more modern version of the Mavs in these wins, could this be a blueprint for the future?🏀 Is Caleb Martin morphing into a useful player for Dallas?🏀 Diagnosing PJ Washington’s underwhelming season 🏀 Lack of traction on Daniel Gafford, Anthony Davis trades as deadline nears🏀 Lack of a true head of front office could prevent Mavs from making big changes by the February 5th trade deadlineWatch 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 recent reporting that Anthony Davis will not need surgery for the ligament damage in his hand after all, and that the Mavericks are continuing to have trade discussions about him:🏀 Is moving Anthony Davis purely for financial flexibility worth it?🏀 Getting AD’s contract off the books can help the Mavs move into the Cooper Flagg era🏀 Who else on the Mavs’ roster do we expect to be traded at the deadline?🏀 The Mavs’ roster may not look drastically different going into next season Watch the full episode on YouTube: 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 about Anthony Davis’ hand ligament damage that he suffered against the Utah Jazz on Thursday that could potentially keep him out for the next few months. Here are the topics we discussed:🏀 Yet another major, freak injury for AD in Dallas🏀 AD is likely not being traded now🏀 Should AD and Kyrie even come back this season?🏀 Mavs must pivot to exploring the trade market for Naji Marshall and Daniel Gafford🏀 Does Jason Kidd have a future as Dallas’ head coach?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 Cooper Flagg’s history 42-point performance against the Utah Jazz and what it means for the rest of this Mavericks season:🏀 Cooper Flagg has the potential to be the best player in the world🏀 Is there a case to make for Cooper to be All-Defense?🏀 Is it now more likely that the Mavs KEEP Anthony Davis?🏀 Between shedding salary, getting future assets, and upgrading the roster, the Mavs trade deadline is confusing 🏀 Predicting the Mavs’ record on January 1, 2026🏀 Why Mavs will have to evaluate trends and not overall record heading into the trade deadline Watch the 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 discuss whether the Mavs have surpassed the threshold needed to be one of the worst teams in the NBA and land a top-5 or top-10 draft pick in the loaded 2026 Draft.🏀 Cooper Flagg is too good to tank and will only keep getting better🏀 Why winning in the short term could be good for an Anthony Davis trade🏀 The importance of signing Ryan Nembhard to a long-term contract 🏀 Why getting under aprons should be a priority for the Mavericks🏀 Could they conceivably ride out this season as is? 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 Mavs’ recent 3-game win streak, which has featured victories over the LA Clippers, Denver Nuggets, and Miami Heat. Here are the topics we hit:🏀Ryan Nembard has been a revelation that has transformed the Mavs’ offense🏀Cooper Flagg has evolved into the Mavs’ go-to-guy🏀Anthony Davis will help the Mavs win games as long as he’s healthy🏀It may be hard to truly tank of Cooper Flagg keeps improving🏀Will AD still get traded if he keeps playing well and the Mavs keep winning?Watch the full episode onYouTube: 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

The Dallas Mavericks’ tough start to the 2024-25 season continues. Following losses in Miami & Memphis, the team announced that Dereck Lively II sustained a foot injury & will be out for the foreseeable future. This follows news that guard Dante Exum will be out for the season due to a serious knee injury. The Mavs will play the Lakers Friday night in Los Angeles in their lastIn this episode, we discuss:🏀 How will Dereck Lively’s foot injury affect his future in Dallas?🏀 AD could return for Friday night against the Lakers. Will he stay healthy & in shape?🏀 D-Lo is not a starting point guard. Can this offense be fixed?🏀 Cooper is the best defender on the 2nd best defense in the league so far. Where can he improve on Offense?🏀 Draft Lottery & trade speculation 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 podcast, we react to the news that the Dallas Mavericks finally fired General Manager Nico Harrison, nine months after he traded Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. Here are the topics we hit:🏀The public pressure worked 🏀This was done to salvage a toxic working environment for Mavericks players, coaches, and employees🏀Examining Mark Cuban’s role in how we got here🏀Who will be the long-term replacement in the front office for Nico?🏀Anthony Davis & Kyrie Irving’s future with the team 🏀The Mavs can now fully commit to building on the Cooper Flagg timeline 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 recent reporting from Marc Stein that Mavs governor Patrick Dumont is beginning to consider whether it makes sense to fire Nico Harrison and move on from this horrendous post-Luka Dončić trade fallout here. The negativity is becoming unbearable and it is hard for the higher ups in the Mavs organization to ignore any longer. Here are the topics we hit:🏀This signals Patrick Dumont has officially registered that the Luka Dončić trade was an abject failure for the Mavericks🏀Why if the Mavs were to prioritize draft positioning, it would only be a 1-year rebuild🏀Could the Mavs lure someone like Masai Ujiri or Bob Myers to help rebuild not only the basketball team but the Mavericks franchise from the rubble of the Luka trade? 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 our takeaways from the Mavs’ 110-105 loss to the Houston Rockets, as well as their 122-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the previous game. Topics discussed:🏀 PJ Washington’s 29-point, 12-rebound performance and whether that provided an offensive blueprint going forward🏀 D’Angelo Russell followed up a 31-point outing against Detroit with a double double against Houston, however shooting just 20% from the field 🏀 The Mavs continue to do Cooper Flagg a disservice 🏀 Why this team is headed towards irrelevance if much larger changes aren’t made at the top Follow us on X/Twitter @MavsFilmRoomSubscribe to Mavs Film Room on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mavsfilmroom 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 recap the Mavs’ 107-105 nail-biting win over the injury-riddled Indiana Pacers. A team which the Mavs have struggled to beat in years past played one of the weaker rosters you will see in an NBA game, and the Mavs took advantage. We discuss how the Mavs looked after Anthony Davis exited the game in the 1st Quarter with a lower left leg injury, and how playing guards like Brandon Williams and D’Angelo Russell got the offense going. We talk about the advantages that budding an offense around playmaking creates, and why despite making just five 3-pointers tonight, the Mavs’ offense looked better without AD. We also talk about what AD’s injury could mean for this team if he misses extended time, and why it keeps bringing back the burning big-picture questions about the Mavericks going forward. 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 live stream podcast, we discuss the Mavs’ 139-129 victory over the Toronto Raptors for their first win of the 2025-26 season. We talk about the impact D’Angelo Russell getting extended minutes had on the Mavs offense and how it opened up the floor for Cooper Flagg, PJ Washington, and others. We also talk about how the Mavs looked their best when either Anthony Davis or Dereck Lively manned the center position, and how the frontcourt tandem of both was not as productive. We also discuss Cooper Flagg’s growing confidence, which led to his 22-point game, including several thunderous dunks. We conclude by previewing tomorrow’s game against the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder and what the Mavs will need to do to compete with them. 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 Mavericks’ 125-92 loss at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs, led by a historic 40-point, 15-rebound performance by Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama. We discuss everything that went wrong for the Mavs, and why this validated our concerns about this team’s defense, playmaking, and general offense. We spend most of our time discussing the Mavs’ abysmal offense and how the team’s construction limits their ceiling on that end. We also talk about how despite possessing two vaunted shot blockers, the Mavs paint defense was nonexistent, which surrendered a whopping 68 paint points to the Spurs. We talk about why Cooper Flagg will be fine despite his lackluster 10-point NBA debut and what the Mavs coaches need to do to help him grow into the role of an NBA star. Watch the full podcast on YouTube: 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 our latest live edition of the Mavs Film Room Podcast, we cover the recent happenings around the Mavericks. This includes, Mark Cuban’s recent comments on the DLLS Mavs Podcast, the weird fit of the Mavericks roster, as well as rumors of a PJ Washington extension and an O-Max Prosper trade to clear a roster spot. 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 a wide range of Mavs topics as part of our first live stream on YouTube. It was a humble intro into something we will hopefully do more often. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a stream. Here’s the YouTube version below: 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 our impressions of Cooper Flagg, Ryan Nembhard, and Miles Kelly from NBA Summer League. We talk about how well Cooper has handled the aggressive defensive pressure, along with how he impressively bounced back from a lackluster Summer League debut for a 31-point performance against the Spurs in the second game. We talk about how he’s an ideal fit for Jason Kidd’s transition offense, and how his skill of drawing fouls will help him make an even greater impact in the NBA. We then talk about how while Nembhard and Kelly have had up-and-down performances in Summer League, they both have demonstrated skills valuable in the NBA. Finally, we discuss Mark Cuban’s interview with Sirius XM Radio at Summer League and why the Mavs’ victory lap after winning the Draft Lottery has been very annoying. 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 Mohamed, an NBA draft and analytics expert to preview the Mavs Summer League team. We discuss the personnel on the team, namely Cooper Flagg & Ryan Nembhard, but also guys like Miles Kelley and what we should be looking for with him. We also talk about the top-4 players slated to be in the 2026 NBA Draft, the last draft for the next few years that the Mavs have a pick. Finally, we discuss the additions the Mavs have made this offseason and talk about what kind of impact they can have on the season. 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 about recent news surrounding the Mavericks, including Shams Charania’s report that Anthony Davis played through the end of last season with a detached retina, an eye injury that miraculously did not spiral into a career-threatening situation. We discuss how this is yet another indictment of the incompetent medical staff that the Mavs employed last season. We then share our impressions from the Mavs first Summer League practice before they head to Las Vegas. We discuss our thoughts about Cooper Flagg, Ryan Nembhard, and how the team might look during Summer League. We also cover recent comments from Kyrie Irving surrounding his recovery from a torn ACL, and how it is probably wise not to put pressure and exceptions on him to return to action before he is absolutely ready. 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 recent moves around the Mavericks, with Dante Exum returning on a 1-year deal, and Frank Vogel joining the coaching staff with God Shammgod and Jared Dudley departing to the Magic and Nuggets respectively. We look ahead for what this means for the team as they try to turn the page to the next era of Mavs basketball. Finally, with the 10-year anniversary of the DeAndre Jordan fiasco coming up in a few days, we share our memories from that traumatic moment in Mavs history and how it shaped us as fans in the years that followed. 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 topics about the Mavericks following their signing of point guard D’Angelo Russell to a 2-year, $11.7 million deal on the first day of free agency. We discuss what Russell brings the Mavs, both positive and negative. We give our expectations for him and the team, and talk about what might happen once Kyrie Irving returns later in the season. We also discuss how Cooper Flagg and Naji Marshall may be relied upon for playmaking.We then transition to previewing how the Mavericks may look on defense with their new big lineup. We agree that the Mavs may look good defensively on paper, but their lack of foot speed may prove to be a limitation. Which bench wings will be relied upon the most? That is still an unanswered question about the team.Finally, we conclude talk about the recent report from Marc Stein that Jason Kidd will be getting another contract extension from the Mavs. We also theorize what a hypothetical offer for LeBron James would look like, if he finally asks out of Los Angeles for the final year or two for his career. 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