Dalton Trigg recaps the Mavs' 113-106 loss to the Pelicans on Wednesday night. From Jason Kidd's odd rotations, to Luka Doncic getting injured and getting his 15th technical, to Kyrie Irving and Jaden Hardy taking over the fourth quarter in a comeback attempt, we cover it all on today's episode live from New Orleans. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 09, 2023•23 min•Ep. 265
Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth preview the Mavs' upcoming favorable stretch of games, including Tuesday night's matchup with the Utah Jazz and Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Can the Mavs finally make a big run? Can the defense at least be average? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 07, 2023•26 min•Ep. 264
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center on Sunday afternoon in a star-studded matchup that lived up to every bit of the hype. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker all eclipsed the 30-point mark as the Suns ultimately captured a 130-126 win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 05, 2023•24 min•Ep. 263
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Dallas Mavericks' crazy win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, as well as discuss the Christian Wood situation and the Mavs' current spot in the West Standings. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 03, 2023•30 min•Ep. 262
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' 124-122 loss to the Indiana Pacers from Tuesday night -- a game where Dallas had many chances to win but came up short on all six of its last possessions. What do Jason Kidd, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have to do in order to get things back on track? Would Goran Dragic and Nerlens Noel help get them over the hump? All that and more is discussed on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 01, 2023•25 min•Ep. 261
Dalton Trigg recaps the Mavs' disappointing loss to the Lakers one more time after taking the night to let things settle. Despite making some odd postgame comments, did coach Jason Kidd actually make some good points? How worried should we be about the Mavs' season at this point? We answer those questions and more, as well as break down all of the other Tuesday night NBA action on this episode. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 27, 2023•14 min•Ep. 260
Dalton Trigg gives an instant reaction to the Dallas Mavericks' embarrassing loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday -- a game where Dallas led by as many as 27 points at one point. Trigg talks about the shortcomings of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, as well as coach Jason Kidd's not-so-great postgame comments that deflected accountability for what was objectively a poorly coached game on his behalf. As always, thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Feb 26, 2023•21 min•Ep. 259
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap the Mavs' blowout win over the Spurs from Thursday night. Fresh out of the All-Star break, Luka Doncic looked fresh, as he led the team with a 28p/7r/10a stat line with only one turnover. Kyrie Irving only had 23 points, but he led a fourth-quarter surge that put the Spurs away for good. Justin Holiday dazzled in his Mavs debut, scoring 15 points off the bench. What is the ceiling for this Mavs' squad? Can they keep the momentum going and beat the new-look Lak...
Feb 24, 2023•28 min•Ep. 258
Dalton Trigg previews the Mavs' first game out of the All-Star break against the San Antonio Spurs, which is the first of six consecutive home games. He gives an injury update on Maxi Kleber and others, as well dishes on Luka Doncic looking rested and Mavs-Lakers ticket prices for Sunday being outrageous. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 23, 2023•13 min•Ep. 257
Dalton Trigg shares his optimism for the Dallas Mavericks' post-All-Star break stretch, and also talks about how the national media continues to push the Kyrie Irving-to-Los Angeles Lakers narrative despite all signs currently pointing to Irving staying in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023•17 min•Ep. 256
Dalton Trigg recaps the NBA All-Star Game, where Kyrie Irving put on a dazzling performance and broke two Mavs All-Star records. Luka Doncic, on the other hand, very much looked like he'd rather be in Mexico than playing in the All-Star Game. Given his workload this season, can we blame him? Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2023•22 min•Ep. 255
Dalton Trigg recaps the Mavs' loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday night, which was their third loss in a row heading into NBA All-Star Weekend. Can the Mavs make a big run out of the gates of the break? They have a six-game homestand, so the chances are good. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 16, 2023•22 min•Ep. 254
Dalton Trigg previews the Dallas Mavericks' final matchup against the Denver Nuggets before the team gets a much-needed NBA All-Star break. With multiple key players being listed as questionable, can Dallas realistically beat the best team in the West in Denver? Can the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving duo show more consistency in the start of the game instead of just toward the end? What NBA action from Tuesday night and Wednesday night affects the Mavs in the standings? All that and more answered in t...
Feb 15, 2023•16 min•Ep. 253
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, where they nearly erased a 26-point deficit after Kyrie Irving exploded for 26 points in the fourth quarter. Although Irving and Luka Doncic are putting up big numbers, are there still growing pains? What should we expect going forward? Will the Mavs sign LaMarcus Aldridge?! All that and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 14, 2023•17 min•Ep. 252
Dalton Trigg breaks down Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving's first game together despite the Dallas Mavericks falling to the Sacramento Kings in overtime on Saturday. From there, he previews Monday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and discusses the Mavs upcoming buyout market signing of 3-and-D bench wing, Justin Holiday. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 13, 2023•15 min•Ep. 251
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap Kyrie Irving's Dallas Mavericks debut, which ended up being a 110-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The guys also preview the Mavs' huge weekend back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings that starts on Friday night. Will Luka Doncic return? It's looking likely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 10, 2023•29 min•Ep. 250
Dalton Trigg recaps an exciting 124-111 win for the shorthanded Mavs over the Jazz on Monday night, as 22-year-old Josh Green and 20-year-old Jaden Hardy balled out by scoring 29 points apiece – career-highs for both of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 07, 2023•19 min•Ep. 249
Dalton Trigg explains why the Kyrie Irving trade was one the Dallas Mavericks had to make, and how it could potentially vault them into championship contention. There was a reason why the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns wanted to trade for Irving ... he's an All-NBA talent who moves the needle in a significant way when healthy and engaged. Trigg also discusses why the Mavs likely aren't done making moves before the Feb. 9 trade deadline, as the futures of Christian Wood...
Feb 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 248
Dalton Trigg, Drew Johnson and Matt Galatzan converge to discuss the breaking Sunday news that the Dallas Mavericks have traded for Brooklyn Nets PG Kyrie Irving to form a star-studded backcourt with Luka Doncic. The guys talk about all the trade details and give their uncut initial reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 05, 2023•20 min•Ep. 247
On this emergency pod edition of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, Dalton Trigg is joined by DallasBasketball.com colleague Grant Afseth to discuss the latest reports that Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has demanded a trade just six days away from the deadline. The Dallas Mavericks, along with the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns have been named as the top suitors for potentially acquiring Irving before the deadline. The guys discuss potential trade packages and Irving's fit next to Luka Doncic in...
Feb 04, 2023•43 min•Ep. 246
Dalton Trigg is re-joined by co-host Drew Johnson to discuss the Dallas Mavericks' uncomfortable victory over the ailing New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. Although the Mavs got the win, it still felt somewhat like a loss given that Luka Doncic went down with a heel contusion and the rest of the team nearly blew a 31-point lead in his absence. From there, the guys talk about the delicate balance GM Nico Harrison is trying to strike between the "now" and the "future" with the NBA trade deadl...
Feb 03, 2023•27 min•Ep. 245
Dalton Trigg talks about the Dallas Mavericks moving back up the 5th in the West despite not having played a game since Monday. From there, he discusses Christian Wood's contract extension situation and why a potential trade with the Atlanta Hawks could make a lot of sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 02, 2023•26 min•Ep. 244
Dalton Trigg recaps the NBA's Tuesday night slate, as well as previews the upcoming "must-win" game for the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday as they take on a New Orleans Pelicans team that has lost nine games in a row. From there, he discusses more NBA trade deadline rumors – this time, it mostly has to do with the Toronto Raptors. How about Pascal Siakam as Luka Doncic's co-star? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Feb 01, 2023•23 min•Ep. 243
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' 111-106 win over the Detroit Pistons from Monday night. Despite the Pistons being the worst team in the league, the Mavs grabbing the W hinged on Luka Doncic notching his fifth 50-point performance of his career (fourth this season). Doncic's MVP case improved yet again after that one. Can the Mavs get him some more help before the trade deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 31, 2023•22 min•Ep. 242
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavericks' weekend loss to the Utah Jazz without Luka Doncic, as well as the rest of the action that happened in the NBA. Also, Trigg discusses the latest trade rumbles involving the Mavs and Jazz with the deadline less than two weeks away. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 30, 2023•20 min•Ep. 241
Dalton Trigg previews the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Can the Mavs win two in a row with Luka Doncic out? Can Spencer Dinwiddie repeat his masterclass performance he displayed in Phoenix? From there, Trigg recaps all of the NBA action that happened on Friday night, as well as recent trade talk and an interesting scandal rumor involving the Memphis Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 28, 2023•26 min•Ep. 240
Dalton Trigg recaps the Dallas Mavs' 99-95 win over the Phoenix Suns despite Luka Doncic leaving early with an ankle injury. Spencer Dinwiddie put on a masterclass, Dwight Powell out-hustled Deandre Ayton, and the Mavs pulled off a feel-good win in the desert. From there, Trigg recaps the other NBA action that took place on Thursday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 239
Dalton Trigg discusses whether or not the Dallas Mavericks should trade a first-round pick now or wait until in the summer for a bigger opportunity ... if it ever comes. He also recaps the most recent Mavs trade rumors, as well as all of Wednesday night's NBA action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 26, 2023•24 min•Ep. 238
Dalton Trigg talks about the Dallas Mavericks' disappointing loss to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night, as well as all the questions about the team's future that come along with that result. He also makes a Mavs trade deadline prediction that involves the New York Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 25, 2023•27 min•Ep. 237
Dalton Trigg and Grant Afseth recap the Dallas Mavericks' thrilling double-overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. Luka Doncic was fantastic, as he put up a 35-point triple-double and nailed two clutch 3s at the end of regulation and the end of the first overtime. The guys talk about the big win, how the Mavs defended LeBron James, Christian Wood's incredible play, injury updates on Josh Green and Dorian Finney-Smith, Mavs trade rumors and much, much more!...
Jan 13, 2023•34 min•Ep. 236
