In this episode we share our reaction to the press conference held today to introduce new Mavs players Klay Thompson (#31), Naji Marshall (#13), and Quentin Grimes (#5). We talk about our expectations for each player and how today's event was almost a celebration of Mavs culture and what Nico Harrison, Michael Finley, and Jason Kidd have built in Dallas. We talk about why the Mavs should offer Quentin Grimes a contract extension even before he plays a game for the Mavs. Finally, we close with some discussion about the upcoming run at the Las Vegas Summer League for the Mavericks ..read more

In this episode, we cover recent reporting around Klay Thompson's decision to sign with the Mavericks. We talk about his genuine interest in the Mavs and Dallas, and why Klay being himself will be a great thing for not only the team but the city. We also discuss Luka Dončić and Slovenia's fight to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. With this comes some pause for Mavs fans, who want to see Luka be represent his country on the world stage, but also want him to rest and recover from his nagging injuries. Finally, we discuss who the Mavs could be looking at signing next to round out their roster ..read more

In this episode we cover the breaking news of the Mavericks signing former 4-time champion, 5-time All-Star, and former member of the Golden State Splash Brothers, Klay Thompson. We discuss the significance of this signing, being the biggest free agent signing in the history of the Mavs franchise, and what this represents. We also discuss the fit of Naji Marshall, who the Mavs signed to replace Derrick Jones Jr., and Quentin Grimes, who the Mavs traded Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons for. It's been a busy offseason for the Mavs, and it's not over yet. --- Send in a voice message: https ..read more

In this episode we recap the Mavs' NBA Finals loss, falling to the Boston Celtics in five games. We discuss an overall disappointing showing by the Mavericks in the Finals from Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving all the way down the roster. We talk about what weaknesses were exposed in this series and how the Mavericks can address them to take the next step in their evolution as a true championship contender. Finally, we close with some praise for Dereck Lively and miscellaneous talk about some of the lazy narratives around the Mavericks after this loss. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste ..read more

In this episode we discuss the Mavs 0-2 deficit to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals and what they need to do heading into Games 3 and 4 to make this a more competitive series and avoid being swept. We also discuss the breaking news of Kristaps Porzingis' rare foot injury and what his uncertain status means for Game 3 and potentially the rest of the series. Special thanks to Tim Cato of The Athletic for joining and speaking in this Spaces. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mavsfilmroom/message ..read more

In this episode we preview the 2024 NBA FINALS between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. We talk about key matchups on both sides, and how the Mavs can reasonably expect to defend the Celtics with their two superstars and cast of shooters. We discuss the status of Boston center Kristaps Porzingis, and how his health will determine a lot of how both teams approach this series. We also discuss ways in which the Mavericks possess advantages in this series, namely in having the best player (Luka Dončić), the better coach (Jason Kidd), and overall being more battle-tested, having beaten thre ..read more

In this episode we react to the Mavs' blowout win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals which clinched the series and sent them to their first NBA Finals in 13 years. We reminisce about the journey this team has been on this season and how special of a season it has been. We talk about the redemption stories for Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, and Jason Kidd and how that has made this a dream season with the Mavs' 4 wins away from their 2nd NBA Championship. We will preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Mavs and Boston Celtics next week. --- Send in a voice ..read more

In this episode, we share our final thoughts on the Mavs' 2nd Round series victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder that ended in a wild Game 6 finish to close out the series. We pivot to previewing the upcoming Western Conference Finals series between the Mavs and Minnesota Timberwolves, the Mavs' 2nd WCF in the last three seasons. We discuss the various matchup wrinkles, specifically how the Mavs should approach guarding Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. We also talk about how different this series is from the OKC series, and what in the Mavs' approach will need to change as well as s ..read more

In this episode we recap the first two games of the Mavs' 2nd round series versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, which saw them suffer a blowout loss in Game 1, and then earn a gritty win in Game 2. We discuss the adjustments the Mavs made between the games, and which individual performances have stuck out, namely PJ Washington and Tim Hardaway Jr.'s strong nights in Game 2. We also talk about Luka Dončić continuing to tough it out and deliver for his team, playing with a painfully sprained knee among other injuries. Finally we look ahead to Game 3 and discuss what adjustments both teams may look ..read more

In this episode, we discuss the Mavs' weekend in Dallas which saw then win Game 3 in convincing fashion and then lose Game 4, in a very similar fashion as Game 1, where the Clippers raced out to a 30-point lead despite playing without Kawhi Leonard. The Mavs made a furious comeback, but often as it happens with 30-point rallies, the comeback fell just short. We discuss what went wrong in Game 4, and what the Mavs can do in Game 5 to come out looking more prepared. We also talk about what they have done right in this series, and emphasize that they need to translate their 2nd half brilliance to ..read more