Locked On Mavericks - Daily Podcast On The Dallas Mavs

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly have no plans to trade PJ Washington, and Masai Ujiri's fondness for him may be the reason why. What does that mean for Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and the rest of the Mavs roster heading into training camp?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) & Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) break down Marc Stein's report on why Masai Ujiri is holding onto PJ Washington despite trade buzz, whether Washington's game actually fits alongside Cooper Flagg, and how the frontcourt picture looks with Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II in the mix. They also dig into Naji Marshall's new extension and Cooper Flagg's growing influence in the front office, plus a Kevin Durant vs. Klay Thompson debate that's making the rounds. What does all of this mean for the Mavs' rotation and their 2025-26 outlook?

 

0:00 PJ Washington Staying Power?

11:35 Kevin Durant vs. Klay Thompson...

13:20 Naji Marshall's New Extension

17:05 Frontcourt Rotation Fallout?

 

 

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The Dallas Mavericks are entering a new era of fast, fun basketball behind Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, and NBA fans are already buzzing about how different this roster looks. This Mavs team is set up to be more athletic, deeper, and more entertaining than anything Dallas has fielded in years. 

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) & Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) break down why new head coach Dusty May's up-tempo, pass-heavy system could completely change the way the Mavericks play, and why Kyrie Irving's return unlocks shooting, shot-making, and leadership the team badly needed. They also talk through Cooper Flagg's Year 2 leap, roles for Klay Thompson, Dereck Lively II, Sergio De Larrea, and Marcus Sasser, and rank the ten most fun Mavericks seasons of the last decade. Where does this new-look Mavs roster fit in NBA history? 

 

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Are the Dallas Mavericks about to hand the center spot to their newest rookie? The Mavs' frontcourt questions involving Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and a crowded roster take center stage as NBA analysts break down what comes next for Dallas.

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) breaks down whether Morez Johnson Jr. can handle the center position for the Dallas Mavericks, comparing his measurables and game to Al Horford and Bam Adebayo. He digs into how Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II, PJ Washington, and Naji Marshall all factor into a crowded Mavericks frontcourt. What does this mean for the Mavs' roster construction heading into the season?

 

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The Dallas Mavericks may take Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford into next season, and both moves make more sense than fans might think. This breakdown covers the Mavs' roster crunch, buyout market, and trade rumors surrounding Cooper Flagg's supporting cast, plus fresh center concerns entering training camp.

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) hosts today's show, breaking down the Klay Thompson buyout speculation, Daniel Gafford trade rumors, and what it all means for Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington, Naji Marshall, and Dereck Lively II heading into the season. He also covers the latest on Zaccharie Risacher's offseason mindset and Vsevolod Ishchenko's decision to return to Russia for another development season. It's a daily deep dive into everything happening with the Dallas Mavericks, the NBA, and the moves shaping the roster around Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving.

 

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The Dallas Mavericks are dealing with a crowded roster this offseason, and a viral locker room video has fans buzzing over the size of their young core. Do Cooper Flagg and Zaccharie Risacher's growing frames signal a new positional identity for the Mavs, and can Dallas develop its next generation of NBA talent with so many veterans still on the payroll?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) & Isaac Harris (@IsaacLHarris) break down the height debate between Cooper Flagg and Zaccharie Risacher, question whether the Mavericks front office led by Masai Ujiri will clear roster space for development, and weigh in on Kyrie Irving's role amid the crunch. The hosts discuss how veterans like Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, Naji Marshall, and Dereck Lively II could affect playing time for Dallas's rising prospects. The conversation also covers Sergio De Larrea, Marcus Sasser, and Jett Howard as potential answers to the Mavericks' positional logjam, plus why NBA fans and front offices give up on 2-to-3-year players too quickly.

 

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