The Dallas Mavericks are about to embark on a stretch of games against some of their biggest rivals, including the Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, and OKC Thunder. Who are our most hated Mavs rivals? We’re having some fun ranking them on the show. Let us know who your least favorite Mavs opponents are, and why

The Dallas Mavericks took care of business on Wednesday night, taking down the Chicago Bulls 119-99. Kyrie Irving had a huge first quarter to set the tone for the club, and Luka Doncic took over from there. We break down the key moments and players of the game, then are joined by Tim Cato and Marc Stein from American Airlines Center to provide even more insight into the team’s bounce-back win.

The Dallas Mavericks fell behind 15-2 right out of the gates and things never got too much better in a 134-127 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Luka Doncic scored 34 and Kyrie Irving scored 27, but the Pacers targeted them relentlessly on the defensive end. In combination with Dereck Lively II missing the game, that led to a whopping 76 points in the paint for Indiana. What went wrong? We break it all down.

Luka Doncic said his fourth quarter in Thursday’s loss to the Houston Rockets might have gotten him going, and he was right. Doncic scored 25 points in the first half tonight as the Mavericks blew out the Orlando Magic. Dallas brought energy and effort from the opening tip and took care of business on the front end of a back-to-back against a undermanned Magic squad missing Paolo Banchero. Daniel Gafford and Naji Marshall each had big performances, and Dereck Lively II had a double-double off...

The DLLS Mavs crew is joined live in-studio by Dallas Mavericks television voice Mark Followill! Mark joins Kevin Gray Jr. and Tim Cato as they discuss the start to Luka Doncic’s season, Klay Thompson’s fit with Dallas and expectations for Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II and more! Plus, Mark discusses the creation of MavsTV and the early feedback from fans and viewers of the new television product!

The Dallas Mavericks nearly pulled off another miraculous comeback against the Houston Rockets, but this one came up just a bit short. Dallas got off to a brutal start in the first half, getting pulverized on the offensive glass by Alperen Sengun. Then Jalen Green turned it on in the fourth quarter to put a halt to the Mavs’ comeback bid. What’s wrong with Luka Doncic? Are there any positives to take away from this game? We break it all down on the DLLS Mavs postgame show.

Kyrie Irving erupted in the second half and finished with 35 points in the game as the Dallas Mavericks scored a huge road win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic left the game with injury but returned and drained a huge 3 in crunch time. PJ Washington had another great game. Anthony Edwards had an unbelievable first quarter, but it wasn’t enough to achieve revenge against the team that knocked his out in the Western Conference Finals.

The Dallas Mavericks secured a 110-102 win at home against the Utah Jazz despite a 5-of-22 outing from Luka Doncic, the worst shooting performance of his career. Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson were both pretty efficient, but the bench was the story of this game. Dereck Lively II continued his sensational start to the season and Spencer Dinwiddie had a monster third quarter to help kickstart the offense and create a bit of separation. Dallas will play the Minnesota Timberwolves tomorrow night.

The Dallas Mavericks fall to 1-1 on the season after their loss to the Phoenix Suns as Kevin Durant out-duels Luka Doncic in a battle of superstars. Luka was still great, and Klay was good, but Kyrie Irving was inconsistent and the Mavs didn’t get enough production from anyone else on the roster to keep up with a Suns squad motivated to avoid losing twice in two nights. The DLLS Mavs crew breaks down the good, the bad, and a lot of the ugly from the Mavs loss and more!

The Dallas Mavericks got off to a great start to the 2024-25 season in their win over the San Antonio Spurs, but what did the DLLS Mavs crew like most about the win? Klay Thompson? Luka Doncic’s second half? Dereck Lively II’s passing? The guys discuss that, plus we visit Cato’s Corner as Tim Cato drops his biggest observations from Mavericks/Spurs & more!

The Dallas Mavericks knocked down 3-pointers to win on opening night against the San Antonio Spurs, 120-109. Klay Thompson, Luka Doncic, and Kyrie Irving might not have started strong, but they certainly finished with authority as Dallas turned a close game into a rout early in the fourth quarter. The DLLS Mavs crew breaks the win down as Marc Stein and Tim Cato join live from American Airlines Center!

The Dallas Mavericks begin their 2024-25 season Thursday night against Victor Wembanyama the San Antonio Spurs. Will Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and the team repeat as West champs? The DLLS Mavs crew breaks down the Western Conference playoff picture and predicts which teams will make the top-6.

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks open the regular season later this week against the San Antonio Spurs. As the 82-game marathon is about to begin, the DLLS Mavs crew questions where the Mavs should aim to finish in the West. How high can they go? Should they go all-out for a top seed, or simply try to make it into the top-6? Also, Marc Stein joins to provide the latest intel on Luka’s health and on Quentin Grimes’ possible contract extension before Monday night’s deadline.

Luka Dončić didn’t play this preseason, but his absence allowed us to learn much more about his teammates — and how his teammates are more capable than past iterations of Mavericks rosters. With special guest Brian Dameris, the team’s radio analyst, the DLLS Mavs crew discuss that and more about what we learned from the now completed preseason.

The Dallas Mavericks crushed the Milwaukee Bucks 109-84 in their preseason finale as Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson showed out in a dominant second quarter to finish the preseason with a win. The DLLS Mavs crew breaks down the stars of the game and what stood out. The Mavs will now prepare for their regular season opener next week against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

The DLLS Mavericks crew discusses what they've learned through 3 games of the preseason as Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson get ready for the preseason finale. Plus, the guys dial up The Stein Line as Marc Stein drops his news and notes on Doncic’s injury status ahead of the regular season and much more!

Young guard Jazian Gortman has played terrific so far this preseason for the Dallas Mavericks. Has he earned a two-way contract or even… a roster spot? If so, who’s the odd man out? Also, P.J. Washington made his preseason debut in a game full of ups and downs for the entire team. Quentin Grimes played great, but Klay Thompson missed every shot he took. Jaden Hardy looked promising, but the team committed 29 turnovers. Dallas will now prepare for its final preseason game on Thursday against...

Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and the Dallas Mavericks are preparing to play the first-ever game at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, the new home of the LA Clippers. How will Dallas build upon the last couple games? Now that Klay has worked off the nerves, should we expect a big game from him tonight? Who else needs to show out as preseason nears an end? Also, Marc Stein joins us live from Springfield for his news and notes on Luka Doncic and PJ Washington and then shares updates from his...

The DLLS Mavs crew reacts to Klay Thompson’s preseason debut with the Dallas Mavericks and discuss their takeaways from the Mavs second preseason game against the Jazz. Plus, the guys breakdown what they saw from Kyrie Irving and what they've learned about Dallas now halfway through the preseason and more!

Klay Thompson makes his much anticipated Dallas Mavericks debut in their second preseason game against the Jazz, but what should we expect from him? The DLLS Mavs crew discusses their expectations for Thompson’s first Mavs outing as he and Kyrie Irving will share the floor together as Mavericks for the first time. Plus, Marc Stein drops his news and notes live from the AAC ahead of the Mavs taking on Utah!

The annual NBA GM Survey came out on Tuesday. What are league executives’ opinions on Luka Doncic’s ranking within the league, his MVP chances, and his impact on opposing gameplans? Do they believe the Klay Thompson acquisition was a good move for Dallas? How does Jason Kidd compare to his coaching peers? We discuss all that and more on DLLS Mavs.

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II dazzled in the team’s preseason opener against the Memphis Grizzlies, racking up 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals in just 14 minutes. Just how good is he? Jaden Hardy and Jazian Gortman combined to hit 10 3s and score 40 points. Do the Mavs have more guard depth than we think, even after the injury to Dante Exum? We break it all down on today’s DLLS Mavs.

In light of Dante Exum’s wrist injury, which Dallas Mavericks guard will step up to the fill the void? Will it be Spencer Dinwiddie, Quentin Grimes, or Jaden Hardy? The preseason begins tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies, and with Luka Doncic also injured, each reserve should get plenty of time to audition for an expanded role. Also, Marc Stein joins with news on Exum’s injury and notes from around the league.

Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving is coming off his first NBA Finals appearance in seven seasons and had one of the best seasons of his career. What does Irving have in store for an encore this year? The DLLS Mavs crew discusses Jason Kidd’s declaration that we could see the best version of Irving this season. Plus, the developments at Mavs training camp that have intrigued the guys most and more!