Episodes
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.
Published 10/18/24
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!
Published 10/16/24
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...
Published 10/15/24
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...
Published 10/14/24
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!
Published 10/11/24
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!
Published 10/10/24
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.
Published 10/09/24
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.
Published 10/08/24
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.
Published 10/07/24
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!
Published 10/04/24
Jason Kidd revealed in an exclusive 1-on-1 with DLLS Mavs’ Marc Stein that he visited Phil Jackson this summer to discuss Triangle principles on offense. How might he implement some of those ideas into the Mavs’ offense, and how could that help Luka Doncic? Knowing Kidd wants Luka to spend a little more time off the ball helps to explain the Mavs’ offseason moves, both internally and regarding adding new players. Plus, camp news and notes, and more!
Published 10/03/24
Dallas Mavericks big man Dereck Lively II impressed his teammates on day one of training camp with an improved post-up game. Is the second-year big man primed for a leap on offense, and what would that mean for the Mavs? Does Dallas have a top-5 starting lineup in the NBA? Also, Marc Stein reports live from Las Vegas on the sights and sounds of camp, and more!
Published 10/02/24
The Dallas Mavericks begin training camp as Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and newcomer Klay Thompson get to work on trying to get back to the NBA Finals. But what is the identity of the Mavs this upcoming season? The DLLS Mavs crew discusses that and Marc Stein joins the show live from Las Vegas, the site of Mavs training camp and more!
Published 10/01/24
Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and the Mavericks spoke for the first time since last season’s run to the NBA Finals at Mavs Media Day! The DLLS Mavs crew recaps what the Mavs had to say, what their biggest takeaways were and what to expect as they head to training camp. Plus the guys debut Cato’s Corner as Tim Cato drops his news and notes on Media Day and more!
Published 09/30/24
The Dallas Mavericks made a Cinderella run to the NBA Finals last year led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving and now they've added Klay Thompson to the mix. But what does the four-time NBA Champion have left for Dallas? The DLLS Mavs crew previews Thompson’s season and Marc Stein joins the show live to drop his news and notes on the Mavericks and more!
Published 09/27/24
The Mavericks with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and newcomer Klay Thompson are gearing up for another run to the NBA Finals, but what are the biggest concerns ahead of them as they attempt to win the West again? The DLLS Mavs crew debates, plus Marc Stein drops his news and notes on Luka, Mavericks training camp, and more!
Published 09/26/24
Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Mavericks made a surprising run to the NBA Finals last year, but what lessons did they learn that need to carry into this season? The DLLS Mavs crew discusses, plus the guys preview Naji Marshall’s season and name the players they are most excited to watch outside of Luka & Kyrie this season!
Published 09/25/24
The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by winning the Western Conference and advancing to the Finals last season. Can they do it again? We think so. Luka Doncic is the MVP favorite, Kyrie Irving is still one of the best players on the planet, and Klay Thompson is in the mix. The Mavs have the make-up and identity of a champion. Also, team awards talk and some of the top storylines around the league we’re paying attention to as Media Day approaches.
Published 09/24/24
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are ready to defend their Western Conference crown for the Mavericks, but what excites the DLLS Mavs crew most this upcoming this season? The guys discuss that, plus preview P.J. Washington’s upcoming season and one skill they would improve for these 3 Mavericks and more!
Published 09/23/24
The DLLS Mavs crew summarizes the Mavericks offseason in one word after Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Mavs made the NBA Finals propelling them into a fantastic offseason that saw Dallas land Klay Thompson. Plus, Marc Stein drops his latest Mavericks news and notes and the guys give their boldest predictions for the season and more!
Published 09/20/24
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are the most trusted Dallas Mavericks as they attempt to get back to the Finals. But who can the Mavericks count on most next to them? Klay Thompson? Dereck Lively? P.J. Washington? The DLLS Mavs crew debates; plus Marc Stein drops his news and notes on the Mavericks as he updates the statuses of Kyrie Irving and Dante Exum and more!
Published 09/19/24
Superstar guard Kyrie Irving had an incredible first full season with the Dallas Mavericks, helping to lead the team on and off the floor to the NBA Finals and nearly pulling off another 50/40/90 line. He says he believes he’s still getting better at this age. Is he right? What’s left in his game for him to improve, and can he continue to be a perfect fit alongside Luka Doncic as the team incorporates Klay Thompson into the mix? Also, one big question the Mavs must answer this season, and more!
Published 09/18/24
The DLLS Mavs crew debates what a successful season would be for Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks. Plus, the guys discuss if Luka & Jason Kidd are the best superstar/coach duo in the NBA, they preview Maxi Kleber’s season, and much more!
Published 09/17/24
The DLLS Mavericks crew previews Dereck Lively II’s season and debate if he's ready to become a top-10 center this year to help Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson make another run to the NBA Finals. Plus, the guys discuss which championship traits from the 2011 title team they want to see these current Mavs adopt, if Jason Kidd is a top-10 NBA head coach and so much more!
Published 09/16/24
The DLLS Mavs crew debates if the Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are the best 1-2 punch in the NBA. Plus, they preview Jaden Hardy’s upcoming season and which teams are the Mavs most hated rivals and teams the guys dislike the most and more!
Published 09/13/24