Grant and Josh talk about who is gonna get traded, who we want, and the "Donnie Whisperer" tells us the plans for James Johnson and Dwight Powell. WE also discuss our biggest surprises and disappointments and of course the "lane clogger" Andre Drummond. 

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Who is getting traded?

Tess and Josh discuss the Mavs arriving at .500, the Luka slander my national media, and some Porzingis stuff which has been a hot topic. 

Mavs are finally at .500!!

Josh and Tess discuss the recent win streak that is much needed. Jalen Brunson and Tim Hardaway Jr. are give some flowers for their recent play against Atlanta, and we talk about how great John Collins would be next to Luka.  

3-game win streak? LFG!!

Tess and Josh discuss the Mavs recent win over the T-Wolves. They also go into detail about whether or not the Mavs and Mavs fans should be in panic mode yet or are the Mavs back. The pod is finished off by answering some questions from friends and listeners of the podcast. 

A 2-game win streak is still a win streak!

Josh talks about the Mavs rebounding & shooting woes, Tim Hardaway Jr. and a series of interesting numbers, and some surprise teams this season so far. 

Mavs need rebounding and shooting!

Nick Daigre and I talk about COVID and how it has changed the league this year. WE also get into some news about the Atlanta Hawks with the John Collins and Trae Young fiasco. Luka earned player of the week honors and we discuss our biggest surprises and disappointments so far this season. 

WTF COVID?! Leave our guys alone!

Tess joins the pod again to discuss the dramatic win over the Nuggets, a new starting lineup and more Mavs tidbits through a handful of games this season. 

Mavs beat Nuggets and no more Dwight Powell starting

Friend of the pod (Tess) and I discuss the first three games, our expectations, and the overreactions of out-of-shape Luka. We also give our Dwight Powell opinion and briefly discuss the landscape of the NBA after one week of play. 

Talking Basketball W/ Teresa

On this episode I give my thoughts on the JJ Barea situation, the animosity between Hawks/MAvs Twitter, who will be the best in the East and West, and a single random take for every Eastern Conference team. 

JJ Barea is Gone and Eastern Conference Takes.

A quick note about every team in the western conference after I discuss my opinions on the whole Harden fiasco . Who gets snubbed from the playoffs and who has a most improved type of year? 

Quick Western Conference Takes & I Don't Blame Harden *TOO* Much

Blake Combs and Josh Gamel discuss the brilliance of Luka in game 4, Rick Carlisle's playoff mind, and some of the other playoff matchups. 

Luka Game Winner Pod

Lauren Gunn and Josh Gamel discuss the Mavs and Kings OT "thriller", Justin Jackson island, and Lauren gives her regular season awards. They also talk about Boban minutes and what lineups may look like moving forward. 

The One Where the Mavs Finally Win Pod

Who is the third best Maverick? Is there a conspiracy theory to make sure Zion and the Pelicans make the 8th seed? Why are gentleman's clubs called gentleman's clubs? Erica and Blake join me as we *try to* answer all of these important questions. 

Pre-Bubble Commencement Pod

Joshua Gamel and Grant Slingerland reist a series of hot takes regarding each NBA team that were made last summer prior to the season's start. Some of these takes include Carmelo joining Charlotte, Brandon Ingram winning most improved, and Ayton shooting 35% from three-point land.  

Josh and Grant revisit hot takes

Blake Combs and Josh Gamel talk about the Mavs chances inside the bubble, a Mavs preferred matchup, Lou Williams' shenanigans and much more! We also give our picks for the end of season awards such as MVP, MIP, and ROY.

Mavs scrimmage pod

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