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Mavs Step Back Podcast

The Mavs Step Back Podcast covers anything and everything related to the Dallas Mavericks: game coverage, breaking news, rumors, you name it! Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson are your hosts, and you can follow them on X, formerly known as Twitter: @dalton_trigg and @CoachDrew33. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE on YouTube and everywhere else you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

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42:03

Postgame Recap: Mavs Stomped By Hawks, 113-87

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2021/10/22

On this episode, hosts Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan are joined by DallasBasketball.com colleagues Grant Afseth and Lance Roberson to recap the Mavs' disappointing 113-87 opening night loss to the Hawks on the road. How long will Dwight Powell stay in the starting lineup next to Kristaps Porzingis? Will Luka Doncic bounce back against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday after having a subpar performance by his standards? What does Jason Kidd need to differently going forward aside from maybe tweaking

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26:19

Jason Kidd's Mavs Makeover; Kristaps Porzingis Bounce...

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2021/10/16

On this episode, lead host Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) is joined by friend of the pod and return guest, Mike Fisher (@fishsports), who is the founder of DallasBasketball.com. Fish dishes on a number of Mavs topics with the 2021-2022 NBA season less than a week away from tipping off, including Kristaps Porzingis looking much better not only physically, but psychologically as well, Jason Kidd making a real change and why he won't make the same mistakes he did in Milwaukee and Brooklyn, hope for

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44:35

Mavs Preseason Hype; One Roster Move Coming

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2021/10/14

On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@Matt_Galatzan) are joined by fellow DallasBasketball.com colleague Lance Roberson (@lance_972) to discuss the good vibes the Dallas Mavericks are experiencing so far with new head coach Jason Kidd at the helm, and whether or not that can last for a full season. From there, the guys talk about the parts of preseason we can actually put stock into, expectations for the Mavs as currently constructed, and which player is going to get cut

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52:48

Mavs Preseason Talk with Bobby Karalla: A...

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2021/10/08

On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) is joined by Bobby Karalla (@bobbykaralla) of Mavs.com to talk in depth about the Dallas Mavericks from all angles with the 2021-2022 NBA season just two weeks away from officially tipping off. Where are the collective expectations set at currently? What stylistic changes in the Mavs' offense and defense have we seen so far through training camp and preseason play? How much of a role will the addition of Reggie Bullock's two-way play and the continued

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52:11

Mavs Season Preview With Hardwood Knocks' Dan Favale

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2021/10/01

On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) sits down with Hardwood Knocks podcast co-host and Bleacher Report NBA writer Dan Favale (@danfavale) to give an extensive Dallas Mavericks season preview. Is the Mavs' offseason being underrated at this point? What's the next step for Luka Doncic in Year 4? Is Kristaps Porzingis playing power forward the right move? The guys discuss all these topics and much, much more! Be sure to follow Dalton and Dan on Twitter, and subscribe to the Mavs Step Back

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41:04

A Mavs Trade For Ben Simmons: Would It Work?

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2021/09/21

On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@matt_galatzan) are joined by their DallasBasketball.com colleague Grant Afseth to discuss the Ben Simmons saga, and whether or not trading Kristaps Porzingis to Philly for him would make sense. Overall talent and potential is one thing, but Simmons' fit, especially when it comes to being paired with Luka Doncic, specifically, would likely depend on how open Simmons would be to playing a role that doesn't involve being a full-time

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38:48

Mavs Sign Frank Ntilikina; Is Luka Taking Social...

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2021/09/18

On this episode of Mavs Step Back LIVE on the Fireside app, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) is joined by his friend Ruben, more widely known as @RedditMavericks on Twitter, to discuss a number of Dallas Mavericks related topics. After being linked to him many times before the 2017 NBA Draft, the Mavs and Frank Ntilikina finally joined forces this week as he signed a two-year minimum deal. What kind of impact could he have? Could this mean another current Maverick could be cut in the near future? From

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42:31

Luka MVP Favorite: Will Mavs Be Good Enough, Though?

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2021/09/15

On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@matt_galatzan) discuss a handful of topics, including all of the questions that were submitted to our Mavs Step Back Mailbag by listeners this week. Given the latest developments on Tuesday, is the Goran Dragic to Dallas dream dead? Like last year, Luka Doncic is yet again the odds on favorite to win MVP this season, but will the Mavs be good enough to allow that to actually happen this time around? Will Doncic's league-high usage

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47:05

Mavs' Dragic Situation & TPE Options (Marvin Bagley,...

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2021/09/04

On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg), Matt Galatzan (@matt_galatzan) and Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) are joined by a handful of listeners in their live recording on Twitter Spaces to talk about the Dallas Mavericks' current situation with Goran Dragic, Trade Player Exception (TPE) options, including Sacramento's Marvin Bagley, and what specific areas of improvement we'll see from the Mavs in the 2021-2022 NBA season. And by the way, what's going on with Jalen Brunson's contract extension

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17:50

1-On-1 With Eugene Omoruyi: 'Mavs Ceiling Is Endless'

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2021/08/27

On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) is joined by Dallas Mavericks' new two-way contract signee Eugene Omoruyi in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview. Omoruyi dishes on what was going through his mind when he found out that the Mavs were offering him a contract, what he learned from his first NBA Summer League experience, his belief that this current Mavs roster has an 'endless ceiling' and more! Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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36:08

Mavs Schedule: How Far Can Luka Take This Roster?...

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2021/08/21

On this episode, Dalton Trigg, Matt Galatzan and Grant Afseth breakdown the Dallas Mavericks' 2021-2022 NBA schedule that was released on Friday afternoon. After going through and discussing some of the most important stretches the Mavs will face next season, the guys then try to pinpoint when Dirk Nowitzki's No. 41 might finally be retired in the near future. From there, each host gives a prediction of how high in the Western Conference standings they think Luka Doncic can carry this current Mavs

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55:12

Mavs Tea Leaves: Would You Rather Have Dragic or...

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2021/08/16

On this episode, Dalton Trigg, Matt Galatzan and Grant Afseth are joined by a handful of listeners to discuss the Dallas Mavericks Summer League play, Eugene Omoruyi's potential as the Mavs' newly signed two-way contract prospect, choosing between Goran Dragic or Lauri Markkanen, assuming the price is the same for both, and much, much more! Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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70:35

Assessing The Mavs Offseason: The Good, The Bad & The...

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2021/08/08

On this episode, Dalton Trigg, Matt Galatzan and Grant Afseth assess the Dallas Mavericks offseason so far. Although the Mavs didn't live up to their free agency expectations that were set by owner Mark Cuban, the team still improved on the margins going into next season, and the guys discuss each of those moves and how the new signees Reggie Bullock and Sterling Brown can have an immediate impact next season. The Mavs did improve overall, but Mavs fans are still justified in feeling let down,

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28:38

Jake Fischer on Mavs' Free Agency, Dragic-to-Dallas,...

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2021/08/06

On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan were joined by Bleacher Report reporter Jake Fischer, who has been killing it all offseason with his NBA insider reports. The guys talk about the Dallas Mavericks' offseason so far, and whether or not the team is done heading into next season. Fischer gives his thoughts on the likelihood of Goran Dragic becoming a Maverick via buyout, whether the Mavs were ever in on the Spencer Dinwiddie situation, and much, much more! Learn more about your ad

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66:17

Kyle Lowry Pursuit, Mavs NBA Draft Inactivity & Myles...

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2021/07/30

On this episode, Dalton Trigg and Matt Galatzan welcome their new co-host Grant Afseth to the crew while talking about the Mavs' inactivity on draft night and the reasons for that. The guys also talk with a handful of callers throughout on a variety of topics, including: the viability of a Myles Turner trade, chasing Kyle Lowry and examining his fit, DeMar DeRozan potentially falling into the Mavs' laps, and much more! Follow us on Twitter: @stepbackmavs Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application

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52:41

Prioritizing Mavs Pipedreams: Sign Kawhi Leonard...

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2021/07/24

On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@Matt_Galatzan) discuss two of the biggest Dallas Mavericks pipe-dreams out there right now involving Kawhi Leonard and Bradley Beal. Even though Kawhi could miss all of next season, would it still be better to sign him outright in free agency rather than offering 'the farm' to the Wizards for Beal? Given what Marc Stein said recently, could the Kawhi thing be more than just a pipe-dream at this point? Meanwhile, in Japan, can Luka

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49:23

Mavs Free Agency Rumors; Nico-JKidd Presser

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2021/07/15

On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@Matt_Galatzan) recap the Dallas Mavericks' press conference on Thursday that formally introduced new general manger Nico Harrison and head coach Jason Kidd. There was a lot of anticipation for this press conference, and the guys discuss what they liked and disliked. From there, the guys talk about a number of Mavs' free agency rumors, including Kawhi Leonard, John Collins and Spencer Dinwiddie specifically. Thanks for listening! Learn

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29:00

What Will The Mavs Do With Porzingis?

Mavs Step Back Podcast ·

2021/07/08

On this episode, Dalton Trigg is joined by his DallasBasketball.com colleague Grant Afseth for another installment of our offseason series "Upgrading The Mavericks." This episode focuses on the Dallas Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis situation specifically. Are there any realistic ways the Mavs could trade him right now while truly improving the roster? Could certain sign-and-trade scenarios become relevant depending on what Dallas is able to do in free agency? Given that this is KP's first fully

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50:39

'Living the Pipe-Dream': Why Kawhi-to-Dallas Makes Sense

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2021/07/03

On this LIVE episode of the Mavs Step Back Podcast, Dalton Trigg is joined by a handful of MFFL callers to discuss the pipe-dream scenario of Kawhi Leonard joining the Dallas Mavericks in free agency, which begins in less than a month from now. Why are some people so quick to discount this rumor given the uncharted waters the Mavs are currently in while having a new player-friendly front office regime and Luka Doncic, who is coming off of two straight First Team All-NBA seasons at just 22 years old

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39:18

Why Mavs Should be Focused on a Zach LaVine Trade...

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2021/06/29

On this episode, Dalton Trigg (@dalton_trigg) and Matt Galatzan (@Matt_galatzan) are joined by return guest and Mavs Moneyball Editor-in-Chief Kirk Henderson (@kirkseriousface) to talk about the Nico Harrison and Jason Kidd hires, why the Mavs should be more focused on a Zach LaVine trade rather than a Dame Lillard trade, whether Dallas should take on some negative assets in order to obtain some draft capital, and much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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