Dallas Mavericks 2025-26 Schedule: Reactions, Breakdown & Predictions!

On this episode, Coach Drew and I talk about the Dallas Mavericks giving head coach Jason Kidd a contract extension that will take him through at least the 2027-28 NBA season. Despite some of his quirks that draw criticism from Mavs fans on social media at times, Kidd has done a great job overall during his time as head coach in Dallas and deserves this extension. We go into detail on why that is on today’s episode. Also... we discuss a potentially controversial topic. Which player will end up being easier for the Mavs to build a roster around: Cooper Flagg or Luka Doncic? SUBSTACK: mavsstepback.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1Ftsxg MERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/MavsStepBack Twitter/X - Dalton Trigg: https://x.com/dalton_trigg Twitter/X - Drew Johnson: https://x.com/CoachDrew33 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg== Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dalton Trigg breaks down the Dallas Mavericks' last two preseason games against the Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz, including Anthony Davis' up-and-down performances and Cooper Flagg already living up to the hype! Be sure to follow and SUBSCRIBE! MERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.com SUBSTACK (FREE): mavsstepback.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1Ftsxg Twitter/X: https://x.com/MavsStepBack Twitter/X - Dalton Trigg: https://x.com/dalton_trigg Twitter/X - Drew Johnson: https://x.com/CoachDrew33 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg==   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, Coach Drew and I recap Dallas Mavericks Media Day and give our biggest takeaways with training camp about to begin. From Cooper Flagg hype, to Dereck Lively’s growth, to Anthony Davis’ eye situation, and more… we cover it all in this one. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE! MERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.com SUBSTACK (FREE): mavsstepback.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1Ftsxg Twitter/X: https://x.com/MavsStepBack Twitter/X: https://x.com/dalton_trigg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg== Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As we get closer to the new-look Dallas Mavericks beginning their 2025-26 NBA season, there’s no better time to rehash all the moves that were made over the offseason. On Wednesday, 4-time Emmy-winning ESPN vet + “48 Minutes” Podcast co-host Bruce Bernstein joined us on a special episode of our Mavs Step Back Podcast to discuss what Mavs fans have to look forward to this coming season. Bernstein spent over 30 years at ESPN, including 15 years leading the network’s NBA studio programming. He brings deep behind-the-scenes insight, high-performance leadership stories, and sharp NBA analysis to every conversation. In this episode, we also discuss the Kawhi Leonard / Los Angeles Clippers scandal while also scouting some Mavs’ rivals. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe for more Mavs content to come! MERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.com SUBSTACK (FREE): mavsstepback.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1Ftsxg Twitter/X: https://x.com/MavsStepBack Twitter/X: https://x.com/dalton_trigg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg== Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, we discuss the Dallas Mavericks officially signing versatile forward PJ Washington to a long-term contract extension and what it means for the immediate and long-term future. Also, what in the world is going on with this alleged Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Clippers scandal? And why is Mark Cuban getting involved? Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe to MavsStepBack.com for access to all of our Mavs-related written content as well MERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.com SUBSTACK (FREE): mavsstepback.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1Ftsxg Twitter/X: https://x.com/MavsStepBack Twitter/X: https://x.com/dalton_trigg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg== Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dallas Mavericks' 2025-26 schedule has been released, and we're giving our initial reactions and predictions for how we think this upcoming season will play out. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already!MERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.comSUBSTACK (FREE): mavsstepback.comYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1FtsxgTwitter/X: https://x.com/MavsStepBackTwitter/X: https://x.com/dalton_triggInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg== Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Enjoy a cup of coffee with Mavs Step Back to start your week, as we review some of the Dallas Mavericks’ schedule leaks while looking forward to the full release later this week! Also, be sure to enter our Mavs Step Back giveaway, which is mentioned at the halfway point of this episode! MERCH: mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.com SUBSTACK (FREE): mavsstepback.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1Ftsxg Twitter/X: https://x.com/MavsStepBack Twitter/X: https://x.com/dalton_trigg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mavsstepback?igsh=MTdsem5uems4dWowYg== Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're in the dead part of the NBA offseason, but we still have a lot of fun things to look forward to with this upcoming Dallas Mavericks season. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy your morning with Mavs Step Back! Substack: https://www.mavsstepback.com Merch: https://mavsstepbackmerch.dashery.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAK4cmgGGqWm8vi6A1Ftsxg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As of July 1, 2025, it appears the Dallas Mavericks could be mostly finished with their offseason plans after drafting Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, re-signing Kyrie Irving to a new three-year contract, signing Daniel Gafford to a three-year extension, and signing D’Angelo Russell to a two-year, $12 million contract using the Taxpayer MLE. However… there’s some drama brewing in Hollywood, as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers appear to be heading for a break-up… and the Mavs find themselves in the middle of trade/free agency rumors and speculation when it comes to where the league’s all-time leading scorer could play next. On the latest episode of our Mavs Step Back podcast, we break down Russell’s fit in Dallas and why he’s likely poised to surpass most fans’ expectations. We also touch on the LeBron drama, discussing the only trade/free agency scenarios we’d be ok with when it comes to the possibility of him joining the Mavs. Thanks for listening, and be sure to hit that subscribe button! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dallas Mavericks officially drafted Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, effectively jumpstarting a new era of basketball in Dallas. If you missed our Mavs Step Back NBA Draft LIVE stream, no worries! You can now go back and watch it here. As the second-youngest No. 1 overall pick in NBA history (LeBron James was the youngest in 2003), Flagg is bringing a lot of hype with him to the Mavs, but it’s hype we believe he’ll be able to live up to. Flagg is a potential two-way star who should be able to hit the ground running alongside his new frontcourt teammates, Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II, and P.J. Washington. Our friends Jay and Vinay over at Mavs Film Room joined us on this episode to break down the Mavs selecting Flagg, as well as some potential moves the Mavs could still make before the end of the offseason. Thanks for watching/listening, and be sure to subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.