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Mavs-Centric Big Board V2

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ explain her new Mavs-centric NBA draft Big Board!

First Round of the NBA Playoffs

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the matchups in the first round of the NBA playoffs!

NBA Playoffs Preview

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss WNBA free agency, the NBA play in, and the first round of the NBA playoffs!

NBA Awards Szn

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss her candidates for NBA awards!

NBA Draft: Mavs Big Board

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss her Mavs-centric Big Board for the upcoming NBA draft!

The Madness of March Has Arrived

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the new WNBA CBA, Luka's tear and NBA matchups, and March Madness!

Welcome to the NBA in March

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss her Unrivaled experience, Bam's 83, and what to expect down the stretch of the regular season!

Does the NBA really have a Tanking Problem?

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss tanking in the NBA and teams to watch in the second half of the season!

NBA Trade Deadline Recap

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ recap the NBA trade deadline!

NBA Trade Deadline Approaches & Cooper Flagg.

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the NBA trade deadline and how great Cooper Flagg has been!

A Dallas Homecoming and More Draft Talk

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss Luka back in Dallas and more NBA draft prospect discussion!

NBA Standings Check in and Draft Prospect Watch

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the NBA standings and talk about teams such as the Knicks, Bucks, and Jazz. She also discuss the NBA draft prospects.

Trae Young to DC and the Exploded TimeBomb

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss Trae Young to DC, AD's latest injury, and Ja Morant on the trade block!

Christmas Day Recap and More AD to ATL Smoke

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the NBA Christmas Day slate and more AD to Atlanta talk!

AD in ATL and the Harsh Truth about Luka Doncic

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the Atlanta Hawks as a suitor for AD and an under-discussed trait of Luka Doncic and his teams.

The NBA Cup Finals are Set.

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the NBA cup semi finals and future directions for the Mavericks!

Giannis Trades and The Mavs' Future Outlook

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the Giannis trade situation and the Mavs' future outlook!

Early Season Standings Watch

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the standings in both the Western and Eastern conferences!

The Mavs Have Admitted They Made a Mistake

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the standings right now and what she expects to change and stay constant, and the Mavs (finally) firing their GM!

The Mavs Must Admit They Were Wrong

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the Mavs' disappointing start to the season and how they can salvage their future.

Early Season Surprises in the NBA

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the most surprising teams early in the NBA season!

Opening Week of the NBA Season Was Epic...

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss opening week of the NBA season!

NBA Regular Season Predictions

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ give her thoughts on how the NBA regular season will play out!

The WNBA Season has Ended & NBA Preseason is Underway

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ and Dwight discuss the Las Vegas Aces winning the WNBA championship and NBA preseason games!00:00-16:17 : Aces win the W championship16:1...

What is Going on in the W?

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss all the chaos in the world of the W this week including Phee's public statement, Chris Koclanes being fired, and game 1 of th...

Sandy is Out and The W Semis Heat Up

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the Liberty moving on from Sandy Brondello and the W Semi-Finals.

WNBA First Round of Playoffs Review

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the first round of the WNBA playoffs and give her predictions for the second round of the playoffs!

The WNBA Playoffs are Here

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss her predictions for the first round of the WNBA playoffs!

Gray Skies in Chicago

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss Angel Reese's half game suspension from the Chicago Sky, as well as her excitement for the WNBA playoffs.

Disappointing Teams and Fearless Rookies

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the disappointing W teams this season and the rookies!

The Race to the WNBA Playoffs

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the WNBA MVP race and the race to the playoffs.

WNBA Trade Deadline & the State of W Media

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ and Christan discuss the recent WNBA trades and the state of WNBA media today.

StudBudz Indy Takeover Recap & NBA Updates

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ recap the 2025 WNBA All Star Weekend and discuss NBA Free Agency!

Summer League Observations

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the WNBA standings and give her summer league observations!

The Flagg Has Been Planted in Las Vegas

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the WNBA MVP race, NBA RFA, and Cooper Flagg's Summer League debut!

NBA Free Agency Craze

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the moves made during the first two days of NBA free agency!

Live Reaction to the NBA Draft

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ and Dwight give their live reactions to the first 20 picks of the NBA Draft!

We Have a New NBA Champion

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the results of game 7 of the NBA finals and the KD to Houston trade!

Best 2 Words in Sports: Game 7.

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the WNBA (00:50), NBA finals game 7 (9:19), and the NBA draft/offseason (28:25).

The Demise of the Aces and the NBA Finals

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the Aces' struggles (00:10) and the NBA finals (17:00).

What the Hali?? Kidd to the Knicks??

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the WNBA matchups of the week, game 1 of the NBA finals, and Jason Kidd to the Knicks rumors!

NBA Finals Are Set

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss this week's WNBA matchups, preview the NBA finals, and NBA offseason rumors!

WNBA Matchups and the Conference Finals.

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the WNBA matchups of the week and the ongoing NBA conference finals!

WNBA Clashes and NBA Conference Finals Heat Up

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss Week 2 of the WNBA season and the ongoing NBA conference finals matchups!

The WNBA Season and NBA Conference Finals are Underway

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss opening week of the WNBA and the NBA conference finals so far!

Conference Finals Preview and the Future of the Dallas Mavericks

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ and Dwight preview the conference finals and discuss what the Mavs should do next to build around Cooper Flagg.

Full-Mast Flagg in Dallas

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ react to the Maverick getting the #1 pick in the NBA draft and the semi-finals of the playoffs.

The Semis are Drunk

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the historical start to the NBA Semi-finals. Timestamps:1:26 - OKC/Denver10:02 - Wolves/Warriors14:20 - Pacers/Cavs26:20 - Knicks...

The Semis Have Started.

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss game 1s of the NBA Semi-finals!

First Round Wrap Up & Second Round Preview

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the final games of the 1st round and preview the second round of the NBA playoffs.Timestamps:00:50 - Pacers/Bucks Game 53:45 - Pa...

NBA Semi-finals Takes Shape

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the 1st round matchups in the NBA Playoffs. Timestamps: 00:35 - Sweeps completed4:11 - Pacers/Bucks14:00 - Knicks/Pistons20:30 - ...

Fights, Blowouts, and Everything In Between

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ continue to react to the first round of the NBA playoffs. Timestamps: 00:30 - Congratulations to award winners 4:20 - Thunder/Grizzlies9:...

Early Reactions to the NBA Playoffs

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ give her early reactions to every playoff series.

21 Going on 77 Talks Hoops Pt 2.

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ and Dwight give our western conference first round predictions.

21 Going on 77 Talks Hoops Part 1.

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The band is back together! Listen to SJ and Dwight discuss their play in picks as well as the first round of the playoffs.

An Emotional Homecoming and Awards Szn

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss Luka's first game back in Dallas and her picks for NBA awards.

Rockets Take Off and the Truth about NBA DV Sanctions

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the surging rockets and the truth about NBA DV sanctions. Link to article referenced: https://deadspin.com/the-nbas-new-policy-on...

A Brewing Storm in Memphis and the Race to the Playoffs

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss what's going on in Memphis including Taylor Jenkins' dismissal and Ja's future in the franchise, as well as, the race...

March Madness and the War on Media Continued.

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the latest WNBA news, March Madness in college basketball and the NBA, and Lebron vs. Stephen A Smith.

Can a Team Out West Challenge OKC?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the Juju Watkins injury, AD's return to the Mavericks, and if there is a real challenger for OKC in the West.

How Concerned Should We Be For These Slumping Teams?

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss her hate watches for the week and concern level for slumping teams.

Let's Check in on the Rebuilding Teams

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss Natasha Cloud to the New York Liberty as well as categories of rebuilds and where teams like the Raptors, Blazers, Wizards, etc. ...

Jayson Tatum Not Writing Back?

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss Celtics vs. OKC and why she believes Jayson Tatum is primed for a big playoff run.

MVP Bowl and Dual Paths for Luka Dončić

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the OKC/Nuggets matchups and the future of the Lakers, primarily Luka Dončić.

War on Media and a Forced Rebuild?

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss the ongoing conflict between NBA media & NBA players, Kyrie's ACL injury, and the Dallas Mavericks' future.

A Wandering KD and the Elusive Face of the League

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ discuss potential KD destinations and give her two cents on the 'face of the league' debate.

Let's Get Negative

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ talk about WNBA news, her favorite hate watches in the NBA, and lakers/mavs.

Solo Debut

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to SJ's debut as a solo podcaster!

That's all folks

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Mavs traded Luka Doncic for pennies on the dollar and we are done. We had a lot of fun doing this for the last few year but all good things must c...

Klay's Revenge/Scalpel Luka

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00-Intro 2:00-Mavs cup game discussion 1:00:00-Live Tim heater reaction 1:05:00-Fake nostalgia discussion 1:20:00-End

Have some shame

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the last week in Mavs and the discourse around Luka Doncic's start to the season. 0:00-Intro 2:00-Luka's start to the sea...

Oh no we're mid again.

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00-Intro 2:00-Why are we .500 41:00-Do we need to change the starting lineup. 1:05:00-The Bench guards stink 1:20:00-The End

It's early(late)

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we recapped the 1st week of the season.

It starts

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the WNBA Finals and the 1st week of the NBA. 0:00-Intro 2:00-WNBA Finals 30:00-Mavs/NBA Talk 1:20:00-Outro

They Back, We Back

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We back. In still episode we talk about the Mavs preseason opener and make our predictions for the standings in the two conferences. 2:00-Mavs pres...

NBA Free Agency Dust Settles

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss how the free agency settled around the NBA.

Free Agency Extravaganza Vol 2.

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was recorded Monday night after most of the big deals were signed. 0:00-PG to Philly, Hartenstein, etc 30:00-Mavs moves 1:10:00-Random ...

Free Agency Extravaganza Vol 1.

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was basically us chopping it up live during the 1st few hours of free agency.

So about that parade.

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we recapped the Finals and discuss the upcoming offseason. 0:00-Intro 2:00-FInals Recap 1:00:00-Offseason Discussion 2:07:00-Outro

For All The Marbles

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00-Intro 2:00-Western Conference Finals Recap 40:00-Finals Preview 1:20:00-We win if? 1:40:00-Outro

Getcha brooms

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live reaction to the Game 3.

Mavs in 6 AGAIN.

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00-Intro 2:00-Thunder series recap 55:00-Game 7 predictions(oh we were wrong) 1:30:00-Conference Finals predictions 1:44:00-Outro

Enter the Thunderdome

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we give our 2 cents on the 1st round of the playoffs and predict the 2nd round. 0:00-Intro 02:00-Mavs/Clipps recap 12:00-East playo...

Mavs in 6

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live reaction after game 6

Year in review/Let's get it on

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the last week of the Mavs season and give our awards out. We then predict the outcome of the 1st round and touch on the Mav...

See yall at the parade.

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we recap the last week or so in Mavsdom. 0:00-Intro 2:00-Reaction to Rockets comeback 21:00-Role player levels 38:00-Ends

There's no lying to ourselves, we're just good.

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we recap the last week in Mavs basketball and the end of the season takes. 0:00-Intro 2:00-Sacramento takeaways. 33:00-Do we need to...

You said Luka is what?!?

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we recap the last few weeks of Mavdom and argue. 0:00-Current state of the team 30:00-How good are these guys really? 1:00:00-Let th...

Oh no we mid again.

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00-Intro 2:00-Yeah Kidd has to go. 38:00-Answers at the 3. 1:06:00-There's an alien in San Antonio 1:15:00-Outro

Is Tim cooked?

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discussed the two games after the All Star break, if Tim is cooked for good and yet again the MVP topic. 0:00-Intro 2:00-Last two...

The pieces fit.

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we discuss how feel about the team post trade and our normal rants. 0:00-Intro 2:00-PJ and Gafford fit discussion 33:00-MVP discussion ...

Trade Deadline Reaction-We Got PJ and Gafford

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we react to the moves our Mavs made as well as the rest of the league. 0:00-Intro 2:00-General NBA trade deadline 14:00-Mavs moves 55...

The Dallas Midvricks

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00-Intro 2:00-The 73 points game discussion 22:00-Who we trading 40:00-What's the vision for the roster? 1:08:00-Outro

Trade season has arrived.

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the trades that have happened in the NBA, the ones we think will happen and obviously what we want the Mavs to do. 0:00-I...

Happy New Year

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life's been crazy but we are back. 0:00-Intro 2:00-OG trade discussion 28:00-Pascal trade discussion 52:00-Wiggins trade discussion 1:02:00-Mavs...

Is it possible for the Mavs to play good defense?

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00-Intro 2:00-Defensive issue discussions 36:00-Maybe we should pick the trade machine back up. 1:07:00-Outro

Oh no we stink again.

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2:00-OKC and Pistons discussion 23:00-Where is Zach Lavine going? 37:00-Msvs week in review. 1:11:00-Outro

We might need to put to the trade machine away.

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00-Intro 2:00-What's up with the Clippers and Warriors 21:00-Mavs week in review 41:00-Put the trade machine away? 1:02:00-The Kyrie Effect on t...

Standing Watch

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the Harden trade, the standings so far and obviously the Dallas Mavericks. 0:00-Intro 2:00-Harden trade discussion 14:00-E...

It's getting Lively in Dallas.

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the 1st week of the NBA season. 0:00-Intro 2:00-Early season around the league impressions. 18:00-Impressions of the Mavs ...