Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci catch up with Brian Dameris, a longtime friend of Dirk Nowitzki who attended his Hall of Fame induction ceremony this past weekend. We talk about Dirk's influence and legacy, both for those who knew him and those who didn't, and swap stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya talk about the team’s free agency thus far, Kyrie Irving’s new contract, the difficulty of sign-and-trades, and the chances this summer ends with fans being happy or upset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci talk about the team's rumored free agency plans, including the Deandre Ayton trade reports (which Mike is no fan of), the Andre Drummond buzz, what those rumors mean for Dereck Lively II's role next season, and then briefly discuss the team's just-announced summer league roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Dallas Mavericks have actually selected basketball players in a basketball draft! What do we think about Dereck Lively II and Olivier-Maxence Prosper? Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya give their first impressions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, Mike Piellucci, and Dave DuFour answer listener questions and finally decide : Lemon or Lime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, Austin Garooya, and Dave DuFour podcast from the future and discuss a potential LeBron James addition for the Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Dave DuFour react to the potential hiring of Dennis Lindsey and Frank Vogel and discuss potential moves in the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato talks to draft expert Richard Stayman, who you might know on Twitter as @MavsDraft, about whether the Mavericks should trade or use the No. 10 pick, what Richard thinks of the prospects who might be available, and what the team’s dream scenario for that pick should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato is joined by Austin Ngaruiya to react to the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, where the Mavericks fell, Wemby to San Antonio & more of what this means for your Mavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and Austin return to discuss the latest Mavericks chatter happening on the interweb, including Cato's Mavs Fan Survey on The Athletic. Plus, what are the odds the Mavericks can land a lottery pick this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, Austin Garooya, Mike Piellucci, and Dave DuFour react to the Mavericks final weekend of the 2022-2023 season, Luka Doncic's press conference, and what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato talks to Mavs Moneyball's Josh Bowe about why this Dallas Mavericks season has been so unexplainable, and then digs into why the defense has taken such a step back. Fair warning: We didn't quite solve it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, Austin Garooya, Mike Piellucci, and Dave DuFour get together for a family pod/wake for the 2022-2023 Dallas Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, on the road en route to the Mavericks next game, catches up with Mike Piellucci following the loss to the Sixers, with the Mavs currently sitting 3 games under .500. Is it over? What needs to happen to make a run? Let's get through this together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Dave DuFour react to the Mavericks recent struggles, Jaden Hardy's talent, and THAT Luka pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

77 Minutes and Locked On Mavericks cross over for a big discussion on some of Jason Kidd's most wild quotes so far. Strap in for a 4-man panel of your favorite Mavs podcasters, including our own Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Ngaruiya and Tim Cato talk about the team’s loss to Memphis and the strange season this has been. Head’s up: They recorded this immediately prior to seeing Monday’s post-game interviews, in which it was explained that Jaden Hardy had a minor foot injury that impacted his ability to return to the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Dave DuFour react to the Mavericks recent injury issues and on court struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the biggest problems that, if addressed, would turn this thing around? Tim Cato, Mike Piellucci and Austin Ngaruiya bring their thoughts to their air as they acknowledge a big milestone in 77 Minutes history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time for a Tim Cato, Mike Piellucci and Austin Ngaruiya Mavs Vibe Check after the Mavericks lose to the new-look Suns, with a Luka v Booker scuffle to boot. Can the Mavs compete with these Suns? Plus, the Mavs have a winning record! How do we feel about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An offense with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving shouldn’t only be unstoppable, but fun as hell. Tim Cato and Dave DuFour talk about why Thursday’s win against Philadelphia was exactly that, Jason Kidd’s role in it, and Maxi Kleber’s importance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya react to Jason Kidd's viral quote coming out of the Lakers loss that saw the Mavericks blow a 27 point lead. Does Kidd actually have a point? Plus, what impact will Maxi Kleber have defensively for the Mavericks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato talks with Mavs Moneyball’s Kirk Henderson about how good the Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving pairing has been offensively, why the offense has sometimes looked clunky, and why it won’t matter. Then, they talk about what the rotation will look like the rest of the season and how Maxi Kleber and Justin Holiday fit into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What have we learned when watching Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving on the court together, and should Mavs fans panic about the lack of winning? Mavs.com's Bobby Karalla joins the show to dig into the details with Tim Cato and also address the elephant in the room, the Mavericks' defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, D Mag's Mike Piellucci and Austin Ngaruiya break down Kyrie Irving's debut in a Dallas Mavericks uniform, their biggest worries going forward & how the NBA trade deadline could have altered the Mavs' trajectory. Sponsored by Roman - visit ro.co/athletic to get your exclusive offer MasterClass - Go to masterclass.com/basketball to get unlimited access to EVERY class, and 15% off an annual membership because you're a 77 Minutes listener! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Dave DuFour convene to discuss career performances by Josh Green and Jaden Hardy and their thoughts on Kyrie Irving's basketball fit. Go to masterclass.com/basketball to get unlimited access to EVERY class, and 15% off an annual membership because you're a 77 Minutes listener! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyrie Irving has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Tim Cato, Mike Piellucci and Austin Ngaruiya give their initial reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Fischer, Senior NBA reporter for Yahoo joins the pod to preview the NBA trade deadline with Tim Cato, what the chatter around the league is concerning the Mavs, attractive assets and more on 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are there any players on the Mavs that teams around the NBA might value? What should Dallas be looking to get in return? That's the topic of the day with Tim Cato, D Mag's Mike Piellucci and Austin Ngaruiya on a new 77 Minutes, Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NBA23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya talk about the Mavericks' surprising win against the Suns after Luka Doncic went down with an ankle sprain, and then they try to reimagine what the team's deadline priorities should really be in the context of what deals should be realistically expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Dave DuFour discuss the Mavericks' recent struggles and their options as the Trade Deadline approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato takes us inside his recent story on Luka Doncic's second-highest scoring game ever, in which our Slovenian son scored 54 at age 13. Mike Piellucci of D Magazine is along for the ride as they reminisce on the eternally apparent greatness of Luka. Sponsored by Roman - go to ro.co/athletic to get started Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya talk about the three things they're interested in seeing the rest of this season: 1) What does the team looks like with a healthy roster? 2) How can they fix the offense when Luka isn't on the court? And 3) Does this team make any deals at the deadline? Sponsored by - Roman - Visit ro.co/athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, Austin Garooya, and Dave DuFour get together for a mid-season check in on the Dallas Mavericks. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code DING23 at Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato talks with Mavs Moneyball's Kirk Henderson about the Mavericks' blowout loss to the Celtics and why Luka Doncic struggled, as well as Kemba Walker being waived. But they end with an optimistic look about what we can still learn about Dallas this season, and why it matters to find joy in a season that probably won't end with a title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and The Athletic's Mike Prada discuss Cato's recent article on defending Luka Doncic, how he is transforming how teams defend in the NBA, and whether or not there actually is a sound strategy to minimize Luka's impact beyond "just don't let him shoot, dribble, or pass." Episode Sponsor! Rocket Money - Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/ATHLETIC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Saad Yousuf are still buzzing about Luka Doncic's all-time, unprecedented performance earlier this week. After that, we talk briefly about the Mavericks, who are riding high into 2023 on a five-game win streak that has them fifth in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The entire 77 Minutes crew of Tim Cato, D Mag's Mike Piellucci, Austin Ngaruiya and Dave DuFour bring what they've learned about the Mavericks in 2022 for the final Mavs Vibe Check of 2022 with the entire squad. Plus some hypothetical Luka Doncic talk and is this team good or bad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya bring you a little combo postgame discussion following the T-Wolves loss as the Mavericks fall to 15-16 and currently sit at 10th in the Western Conference. Luka Doncic, Christian Wood, Kemba Walker and more are all topics of conversation as Tim and Austin ask "where do we go from here?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya talk with Tomás, who you probably know on Twitter as @RedditMavericks, about the state of the Dallas fanbase after the team’s 14-14 start to the year. They explore why this feels worse than last year, and what can make it better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Dave DuFour convene following the Dallas Mavericks 121-114 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Would Shai Gilgeous-Alexander be a perfect partner for Luka Dončić? Should the Mavs embrace their Moreyball pieces? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya decide which Mavericks’ players have been and will be most important to this season’s success by drafting them one by one. After Luka Doncic, there’s a few surprises in the order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Karalla of Mavs.com joins Tim Cato for a check-in on all things Mavericks, from 3-point shooting, to why the Mavs play better on defense when they play good on offense, Josh Green and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How have our Mavericks predictions that we made at the beginning of the season held up a fourth of the way through the season? How many more negatives than positives? Tim Cato and D Mag's Mike Piellucci discuss their Jason Kidd, Luka Doncic and Christian Wood thoughts from earlier this year in the context of the Mavs' current record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should we feel about the Mavericks signing Kemba Walker? What can he bring that might help things? Is the signing an admission of failure? And is Tim Cato cooking up another behind-the-scenes bombshell story? All that and more on this episode of 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya talk about the Mavericks' zany defeat against Denver, how the team's increased variance has lead to blown leads and losses, and try to make sense of the logical conundrum that has led to Christian Wood not playing more minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do analytics say about "heliocentric" offenses AKA ones centered around one player, and how does this apply to Luka Doncic and the current Dallas Mavericks? Seth Partnow is this week's special guest as The Athletic's Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci discuss the ins and outs of the concept with Seth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya talk about the Mavericks' good win vs. Portland and the reasons why the season's first 12 games have felt both frustrating and optimistic. They also debut the hottest scientific gadget — the worryometer — to assess which struggling role players have provided real causes for concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Saad Yousuf talk about Luka Doncic's immense workload so far this season, how Jalen Brunson's departure has affected it in a surprising way, and why it's making the Mavericks less fun to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya talk about the Mavericks' past two wins against Toronto and Brooklyn, where Luka Doncic is beating every single defensive coverage tried against him (and boy, they're trying plenty!), JaVale McGee's addition continues to be confusing, and Josh Green's development is shining bright on both sides of the floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Mavericks stand at 10th in the West, the entire crew of 77 Minutes panelists gather for a Mavs Vibe Check to dig into the defense, Christian Wood, JaVale McGee, Luka Doncic, Coach Kidd and more questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Karalla joins Tim Cato to provide the state of the Mavericks through the first four games, including the different approach most opponents are taking against Luka Doncic, the difficulties of rotations, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavericks season is officially underway, and Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya already have observations. Are there any trends we can start to take away from the results we've seen so far? From Luka Doncic to Christian Wood to Tim Hardaway Jr, the guys bring their lists to the air in this early week 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Dave DuFour talk about what we can learn (and what we can't!) from Wednesday's 107-105 defeat to the Suns, including Jason Kidd's rotations, why the second half looked so different from the first, and how Christian Wood really might have a chance to be Luka Doncic's best co-star yet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dallas Mavs' 2022-23 season is getting closer, but it can't get here before Tim Cato, Austin Ngaruiya and Mike Piellucci preview it all in a way that only they can, with some crazy Mavs hypothetical over/unders for the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Austin Ngaruiya share their observations from the Mavericks' first two preseason games and talk about Jason Kidd's comments that Spencer Dinwiddie may come off the bench. Plus, they discuss just how good Luka Doncic looks right now and what it'll take for him to win MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, D Mag's Mike Piellucci and The Athletic's Dave DuFour open the Mavs Mailbag as we enter the 2022-2023 season with your burning questions regarding Josh Green, Spencer Dinwiddie, Tim Hardaway Jr, making Mavs Twitter explode, Dwight Powell's contract and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Austin Ngaruiya kick off a new season of 77 Minutes with a discussion of Jason Kidd's comments on Christian Wood possibly coming off the bench for the Mavs this season, what the starting lineup might look like, and what Wood's role might evolve into + the guys dive into Tim's Mavs Media Day observations, which for some reason includes a (mini?) horse, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato asked Mavs Twitter for their Mavs questions, and Mavs Twitter delivered some crazy ones. So Tim, Dave and Austin get to answering ones regarding Russell Westbrook the Maverick, Zombie Luka Doncic and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iztok Franko, contributor for D Magazine, joins Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci to dig into his recent piece on how the Mavs' roster compares to the rest of the NBA, the idea of having multiple "top 40" players, and how soon they feel the Mavericks can get Luka Doncic & Co. to the point of title contention under this model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Mavs front office man and 77 Minutes podcaster / now pro broadcaster Brian Dameris stops by the show to discuss the current state of the Mavs offseason going into the end of July, from the Christian Wood trade to the possibility of making another move before the season, inside his time working with Donnie Nelson and much more Mavs conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya are going hard at Mavs Summer League in Vegas to bring you all the latest rumblings on Jaden Hardy, potential starting lineups for the season, trade possibilities and more in this offseason edition of 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, Austin Ngaruiya and Dave DuFour react to the official departure of Jalen Brunson to the Knicks and what kind of a hole he leaves behind in Dallas + JaVale McGee returns to the Mavericks & more free agency updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jalen Brunson is expected to be a New York Knick officially very soon. So why didn't Dallas keep him? What's the pros of letting him go vs. the cons of keeping him? Where do the Mavs go now in adding pieces to accent Luka Doncic? D Magazine's Mike Piellucci joins our own Tim Cato to discuss on 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a fully loaded 77 Minutes with the entire crew of Tim Cato, D Magazine's Mike Piellucci, Austin Ngaruiya and our own Dave DuFour as they break down Nico Harrison's first big splash move as GM, acquiring Christian Wood from Houston in exchange for the no. 26 pick, Marquese Chriss, Trey Burke, Sterling Brown and, sadly, Boban. What does it mean for the future of the offseason and what else is to come? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci are days removed from the Mavericks' exit from the NBA Playoffs. So what did we learn this season about Jalen Brunson's ceiling, Spencer Dinwiddie's role, the need to add a true "big man," Maxi Kleber and more? Tim and Mike get the Mavs offseason convo started on a new 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavericks season ends in game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Wow, what a season it was. Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya react to the loss, the season and what they learned about Luka Doncic this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following a memorable night at the AAC, Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya react to the Maverick's dominant first-half, the late surge by the Warriors, Luka Doncic, the rain and everything else game 4 had to offer as the Mavericks stay alive at 3-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci pod from the AAC following the Mavs' game 3 loss to the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. Can Coach Kidd and the Mavericks adjust enough to make this a series? Tim and Mike react and look ahead to game 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luka Doncic comes down with a game-high 42, but it isn't enough to get past the Warriors & Kevon Looney's dominating presence in game 2. Can Jason Kidd pull the Mavericks together to make it a series, or are your Mavs in trouble? Tim Cato is joined by Rob Mahoney of The Ringer to react. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato records LIVE from the Bay following the Mavs' game 1 blowout loss to the Warriors. How can Dallas respond defensively? Will Stephen Curry ever cool off shooting enough for the Mavericks to gain an advantage? It's all on the table with friends of the show Nick Angstadt and Isaac Harris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, D Magazine's Mike Piellucci, Dave DuFour & Austin Ngaruiya react to the incredible performance from Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie & the Mavericks in game 7 over the Suns & what can be translated to the series against the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavs took full advantage of being on their home court in game 6 as they dominate the Suns 113-86 to force a winner-take-all game 7. Can Luka pull together another big game in the clutch? What can the Mavericks take away from game 6 into game 7? Tim Cato is joined at the AAC by friends Austin Ngaruiya and Chase Beakley to react. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Dave DuFour react to the Mavericks' game 5 loss at Phoenix, from the inability to hit shots, to the turnovers, frustration and more. Can Luka and the Mavs pull it together back in Dallas to force a game 7? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luka drops another 26, Dorian Finney-Smith pulls down 8 boards and adds another 24 to the scoreboard and Dallas evens the series with Phoenix at 2 a piece. What can they learn from their defense of Chris Paul for game 5? Can Dallas shut down Devin Booker? Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya react after the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jalen Brunson rebounds in game 3 to score a game-high 28 and Luka Doncic adds another 26 to the tally as Dallas wins game 3 at home 103-94. Tim Cato is joined by Kevin Gray Jr. postgame on the court to react and look to game 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Amick joins Tim Cato to break down the Mavs' game 1 semifinal loss against the Phoenix Suns. Can the Mavericks overcome their deficiencies in time to make it a series? Why can't Dallas win a game where Luka scores 45? Tim and Sam discuss on 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, D Magazine's Mike Piellucci and Dave DuFour react to the Mavericks' series WIN over the Utah Jazz, Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson, Spencer Dinwiddie, Coach Kidd and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an impressive performance by your Mavericks in game 5 at home as they dominated the Utah Jazz to take 3-2 series lead. Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya chat postgame about the atmosphere, Luka's performance, Dwight Powell, Maxi, Jalen and everything in between as they recap the win and look to game 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya react to the Mavericks game 4 loss at Utah, Luka Doncic's return, the outlook for the rest of the series and more in this shortened Zoom reaction edition of 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato was in Utah to witness the game 3 Mavs win. He's joined by Tony Jones in the empty owners suite to react to Jalen Brunson, Spencer Dinwiddie, Maxi Kleber and more positives coming out of the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jalen Brunson goes off for 41 points, Maxi Kleber can't miss from three and the Mavs defense is up to the task as Dallas takes game 2 at home, tying the series at 1-1. Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci catch up after the game to react at the AAC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya react to Mavs' game 1 loss to the Jazz minus Luka Doncic - can the offense & defense step up or is Luka the only answer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 77 Minutes boys + Austin are all together for a special Mavs playoff preview on the heels of the Luka Doncic injury - how long could he miss and what will the impact be? How can the Mavericks steal game 1? What's different about this Mavs team than other Mavs playoff teams of the past? All that and more on a playoff preview edition of 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Several things stood out to Tim Cato during the Mavericks' win over the NBA Champion Bucks this past weekend. He sits down with friend of the show Austin Ngaruiya to share his takes on what we can take away from the W before the guys debate Luka Doncic's MVP candidacy and if he should be in the conversation this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last week of Mavericks results might tell us more about what this team is capable of in 2022 than you might think. Tim Cato breaks it all down with D Magazine's Mike Piellucci and our own Dave DuFour as they bring you a way-too-early playoff preview and how the Mavs can avoid falling into the dreaded play-in game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, D Magazine's Mike Piellucci and Dave DuFour assemble for another 77 Minutes on the heels of Donnie Nelson's lawsuit against the Dallas Mavericks. Tim and Mike respond before diving into basketball observations from Dwight Powell to Maxi Kleber to what a possible first-round playoff matchup might look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What led to Kristaps Porzingis going to the Wizards instead of the Raptors? Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer joins Tim Cato and shares some exclusive insight on how it all went down at the very end + the guys dig into how the deal could impact Jalen Brunson and the Mavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doyle Rader returns to 77 Minutes fresh off a Mavericks win over the Jazz. With the Jazz most likely facing your Dallas Mavericks this coming postseason, what nuggets can we take away from the win? How does Doyle feel about Dinwiddie? And, of course, Doncic? Dave DuFour joins Tim Cato and Doyle on this week's 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato goes live on The Athletic following the Mavs' win over the Lakers as they head into the weekend to take subscriber questions and bring some Mavs fans on stage to discuss how we feel so far about Spencer Dinwiddie, the road ahead and all that entails. Hear the Q&A replay here on 77 Minutes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and friend of the pod Austin Ngaruiya broadcast live on The Athletic with subscribers as they answer their pressing Mavs questions regarding the recent player acquisitions, Luka Doncic and everything else currently pressing with the MFFLs. BECOME A SUBSCRIBER for $1 a month at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The long-rumored Kristaps Porzingis exit finally came to fruition at the trade deadline as the Mavericks trade KP for Spencer Dinwiddie & Davis Bertans. What are the early grades looking like of the trade from Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and D Mag's Mike Piellucci? They react to the deal and the future ramifications on Luka Doncic and the rest of the Mavericks on a new 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA trade deadline is looming on your Dallas Mavericks, who currently sit with numerous roster questions, expiring contracts and more. Where do they go from here, and who better to discuss it with than Tim's pal Kirk Henderson from Mavs Moneyball? Kirk joins Tim and Mike Piellucci of D Magazine to break down the outlook a few days out from the deadline and what the approach should be to benefit Luka Doncic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavericks suffered some unfortunate luck as Tim Hardaway Jr. goes down with a fractured foot. How does this impact the Mavericks' plans for this season and beyond? Could players like Jalen Brunson and Dorian Finney-Smith be traded to make up for lost production? Tim Cato, Mike Piellucci and Dave DuFour return to 77 Minutes to discuss it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the recent past tell us about the core of this Mavericks roster, their trajectory and what the approach should be at the trade deadline? Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci discuss some big reasons why the core 5 might need to look different for success, what the Tim Hardaway Jr. contract looks like now and more as Dallas sits at 5th in the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dirk's number 41 is officially in the rafters forever as a Dallas Maverick. Mike Marshall, Managing Director of Mavs.com and frequent guest Austin Ngaruiya join the pod to discuss the ceremony and Dirk's impact on Mavs fans everywhere + what this current Mavericks team is showing on the court that's a bit different than Mavs teams of the recent past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavs are slowly but surely getting healthy again, and preparing for the final half of the season in which everything starts to matter more and more. But what did we learn about this team without Luka Doncic, KP and other stars? Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci return for a new year of Mavericks talk and Dirk anticipation on 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dirk sighting in the broadcast booth! Marquese Chriss sighting on the court! There's plenty of Mavs nuggets to digest as Tim Cato is joined by the whole crew of D Magazine's Mike Piellucci and The Athletic's Dave DuFour to discuss the highlights of the past 24 in Mavs Nation, from the obvious of Dirk, to the new Mavs talent that might be emerging on the court, to previewing the Christmas Day matchups + which former Maverick could come off the bench right now and help them out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Mavs fans on Twitter are familiar with the fine work of @redditmavericks, so it's time he joins Tim Cato on 77 Minutes to discuss the overall discourse around the team online. Regular guest and Mavs dude himself Austin Ngaruiya is here as well to join in on the convo concerning Luka Doncic expectations, Mark Cuban's activity on Twitter, whether or not it's a real indication of how the fans feel & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are the Mavericks we see today a reflection of missteps in the NBA Draft? Weren't we promised a better version of this Luka Doncic-led team by now? Jake Kemp returns to the show to dig into Josh Green and some past draft mistakes, the quality of the shots the Mavericks are taking, Jason Kidd's comments that the roster is "not built for defense" and more with The Athletic's Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time to put things in perspective following a loss to the Cavaliers, some hyper-positive press conferences from Jason Kidd, and some alarming stats about the Maverick's shooting. Tim Cato returns with both D Magazine's Mike Piellucci and The Athletic's Dave DuFour to dig into the big-picture of the Mavericks' current problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got a rare glimpse of the Mavs without Luka Doncic on the court, and it didn't suck nearly as much as we all expected! What can we take away from it, specifically with how Porzingis played in his absence? Mike Piellucci of D Magazine is back with Tim Cato to discuss on this week's 77 Minutes. BLACK FRIDAY DISCOUNT to The Athletic - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The debate regarding the best use of Kristaps Porzingis has continued during the 2021 season. What does the evidence tell us right now is the best move for the starting lineup & beyond? And can this Mavericks defense, Luka Doncic and others pick up the slack defensively to get Dallas to their destination? The Athletic's Tim Cato and The Athletic NBA Show's Dave DuFour debate and discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby Karalla of Mavs.com joins Tim Cato as Tim brings four of his spiciest Mavericks opinions to the table concerning Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic and more after 10 games of regular season action. Will Bobby agree or disagree?? EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT to THE ATHLETIC @ theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been an up & down start for the Mavericks so far. A few wins - Some losses - Porzingis out of the lineup. Kinda what we expected, right? So have we been able to learn anything definitive after 8 games about Jason Kidd the coach, the rotation, how to effectively complement Luka Doncic, etc? Tim Cato, Dave DuFour, and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Ngaruiya returns to the show to talk more Mavericks with Tim Cato, hot off the heels of a win in Houston and the social media discussion regarding the Mavericks' "Leadership Council." Tim and Austin discuss the pros and cons, Jason Kidd's first 3 games, Kristaps Porzingis and more on a NEW 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got our own Sons of Slovenia, the Dvokorak podcast joining us on a NEW 77 Minutes with Tim Cato as Tim and his guests Luka (not that Luka), Matija & Tilen give their hometown perspective of their local legend and what they think Luka needs to win an NBA title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mavs preseason is in full swing. Which of the depth players will make the team, and who will be waived? Join Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci as they dive into the current preseason headlines, Mark Cuban's stance on vaccinated employees, concerns about the Mavericks' 3-point shooting percentage and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci are BACK with a new season of 77 Minutes, starting with takeaways from Mavericks Media Day 2021, the somewhat inevitable exit of one Bob Voulgaris, expectations for Kristaps Porzingis in his third year in Dallas, Luka Doncic and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato broadcasts LIVE from NBA Summer League and is joined by Mavs Moneyball's Kirk Henderson to react to the Luka Doncic extension, Mavericks free agency, unlocking Kristaps Porzingis, Dragic news and more NBA free agency talk on a NEW 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have the Mavericks really "struck out" in free agency so far, or is it merely perception? Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci return to the airwaves to chime in on Reggie Bullock, Nico Harrison's strategy so far, how a Dragic addition could help keep Luca Doncic happy, how the Mavericks value the draft, Dwight Powell's value to other teams and more NBA free agency reaction through a Mavs lens on 77 Minutes.  Parody open credit @squish41 on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato returns to 77 Minutes with D Magazine Sports Editor Mike Piellucci to discuss the upcoming free agency period for the Mavericks, their potential to land Kawhi Leonard, questions about the front office structure, the need for a veteran PG to pair alongside Luka Doncic and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What exactly does new GM Nico Harrison bring to the table for the Dallas Mavericks? What will the dynamic be with Michael Finley and Luka Doncic? What does Jason Kidd's past tell us about how the Mavericks view their culture and franchise? The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour make their arguments in conjunction with the official announcement of the new hires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should we think of the rumors of Jason Kidd as the Mavericks' next head coach? How much power will Mark Cuban have with a new GM in place? Saad Yousuf of The Athletic joins Tim Cato to react to recent Mavs headlines, Rick Carlisle's new gig and more. Read Tim's Mavs coverage on The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato returns to 77 Minutes with Dave DuFour to discuss the breaking departure of head coach Rick Carlisle, some names that could fill his role, Dirk Nowitzki getting an "official" role with the team and the guys address the rumor that Tim Cato's story caused all of these moves. Read Tim's story with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci return to the podcast airwaves to react to the end of the Donnie Nelson era in Dallas, his relationship with Luka Doncic, the rumors that Michael Finley could be his replacement and more. Plus Tim takes you inside the process of reporting the story that broke the news wide open on Monday. Get inside access to The Athletic with exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavericks and Luka Doncic trended on Twitter Monday morning due to a stellar piece written by our own Tim Cato concerning Haralabos Voulgaris, Luka Doncic and the Mavericks' front-office. Is this an issue that could keep Luka from staying long-term? Tim joins Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci to give more context to the story. Read the story with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavericks run against the Clippers came up short in game 7. Was it what we expected in the end? What steps could have given Dallas a series win? Could Rick Carlisle be on the move? And of course, what about Kristaps Porzingis? Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci bring their initial reactions to the end of the Mavericks' 2021 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavericks failed to close out the Clippers at home after Kawhi Leonard drops 45 on Dallas. Can Luka Doncic rise up? What can Rick Carlisle do to maximize Kristaps Porzingis in game 7? Law Murray, Clippers beat reporter for The Athletic joins Tim Cato for all your game 6 reaction and game 7 preview. Catch all of Tim and Law's coverage at The Athletic with an exclusive discount for new subscribers at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After another historic from Luka Doncic, the Mavericks pulled off a huge win against the Clippers in game 5. Can Dallas close out the series in the next game, or even at all? Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavs drop 2 straight at home and the Clippers tie the series at 2 games a piece. Can a banged up Luka Doncic muster up another clutch performance? Can KP finally contribute at a higher-than-average level? What can Rick Carlisle do to ease the blow? Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci discuss. Get all of Tim Cato's Mavs coverage with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Clippers have won their first game of the series, cutting the Mavericks lead to 2-1. Can Dallas rebound at home in game 3? What main mistakes could have prevent a game 2 win? Tim Cato is joined by Doyle Rader to discuss the headlines out of game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavericks have shocked most of the NBA world by taking a 2-0 series lead over the LA Clippers. Luka Doncic is playing out of his mind, THJ and KP are contributing, and the team is getting stops. But is it sustainable? Could a sweep even be in order? The entire 77 Minutes crew of Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci discuss it all. Get all of Tim's Mavs coverage with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Mavs and Clippers for the second year in a row! How can the Mavericks change their fate this time around? Law Murray, Clippers reporter for The Athletic joins Tim and Mike for a big playoff preview, how to defend Kawhi, how Luka Doncic can find success, what Kristaps Porzingis' role should be and more. Read Tim and Law's playoff preview article with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Fischer, author of 'Built to Lose: How the NBA’s Tanking Era Changed the League Forever' joins Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci to chime in on the current state of the Dallas Mavericks, their place in the current high-dollar NBA, the KP/Luka rumors, front-office questions and more. Get all access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven and remember to buy Jake's book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato opens the Mavericks mailbag to answer questions from Reddit, Twitter and the like to give you a better perspective on the current state of the Mavs. Aside from health, is there anything up with Kristaps Porzingis' actual basketball ability? What are our hopes for a playoff run? And can we explain "Mavrello Ballovic?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Dwight Powell standing out the past few Dallas Mavericks wins, what is his true value to this team? And is it too early to label Josh Green a "bust?" The whole crew of Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even after a Luka buzzer-beater for the ages, the story of the Mavs currently is struggle, losses and a journey to a playoff berth. What do the latest losses tell us about the Mavericks' biggest needs? How do we feel now about the Seth Curry trade? Should Rick Carlisle evaluate his rotations and subs? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour discuss. Get full access to The Athletic with an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luka Dončić, Mark Cuban and the rest of the Mavs have made their feelings clear about the NBA's play-in tournament. But what are the actual pros and cons for the Mavs as they stand today? The Athletic's Saad Yousuf joins in on the Mavericks conversation as Tim Cato & Mike Piellucci debate the necessity of the format and reflect on Dirk Nowitzki's final home game in Dallas. Get discount all-access to The Athletic with our exclusive link - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mavs.com's Bobby Karalla stops by to talk the 5-game win streak for the Mavs, Luka Doncic's 3-point shooting, which players have jumped out other than the stars and more with Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci, plus Mike reveals a secret project he's been working on behind the scenes. Get all-access to The Athletic with the best possible deal at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trade deadline has come & gone with little action from your Mavs besides adding JJ Redick. What could he bring to a playoff push? What' the deal with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis' playing time lately? And why haven't the Mavs gotten more out of Josh Richardson? Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci discuss in a new 77 Minutes. Get exclusive access to The Athletic with a discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will this year's trade deadline and what moves the Mavs make effect Luka's long-term future staying in Dallas? Can we expect the Mavs to do anything with Kristaps Porzingis? Jake Kemp of The Ticket and Mavs contributor to The Athletic joins Tim Cato to discuss and debate the current and future states of the Mavericks as the 2021 trade deadline arrives.  Get exclusive discount access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Mavs coming out of the All-Star break looking more like the team we thought they were going to be, where do they currently stack up in the West? What kind of personnel moves could they make before the deadline that could help? The Athletic's own Tim Cato, Dave DuFour and Mike Piellucci discuss. Get Tim's coverage with an exclusive discount on The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavs are over .500, which is a task that seemed impossible a month ago. What's behind the sudden surge in wins and the positive momentum? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour welcome Dallas-ite Mike Piellucci of The Athletic's NBA staff to the show to chime in on the victories and dig deeper into Kristaps Porzingis' ongoing health issues. Remember to read TIm's article at The Athletic - get an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Luka Doncic blew up Twitter following his stellar performance against the Celtics, Tim Cato and Dave DuFour met in person with Doyle Rader and Austin Ngaruiya for a mega roundtable on the current state of the Mavs, Luka, Kristaps Porzingis trade rumors and more chaotic conversation on an all-new 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Mavs take an unexpected pause in game action due to weather, Tim Cato and Dave DuFour take the opportunity to go through the Mavericks roster player-by-player and sorted by playing time to decipher where the biggest weaknesses lie and what can change the most to help the Mavs continue their winning ways and clinch a playoff berth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavs have bounced back with multiple wins over the past week. But now that role players such as Maxi Klieber and Dorian Finney-Smith are getting involved in the rotation, what should we expect out of Kristaps Porzingis? Should the Mavs go make a move to add another player, or possibly even let go of KP? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we make of the Mavs' 6 game losing streak? Is Rick Carlisle to blame? The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour give their analysis of the situation and react to Luka's comments about effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luka Dončić has been the talk of the NBA for his recent triple-doubles. Can he average that number for the rest of the season and maybe throughout his career? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour dive into the question, dig into the Mavs' 3-point shooting a bit more and bring you their Rick Carlisle Press Conference Moment of the Week. Access The Athletic for only $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavs are without their main core of players, what can we learn from the past few games? What has KP looked like in his return? What should James Johnson's role be on this team? Get exclusive discount access to The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When will the Mavericks be back on the court and what do we know about how they can prevent contact tracing incidents going forward? The Athletic's Mavs beat reporter Tim Cato and Dallas editor Mike Piellucci discuss the situation and look back on the last few Mavericks games. And could Jalen Brunson be the next JJ Barea? Get full access to The Athletic and an exclusive discount at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy episode #77! Does Luka Doncic have a shooting problem? What should we expect out of Willie Cauley-Stein, and what's to make of the Mavs' defense lately? The Athletic's Mavs beat writer Tim Cato and Dave DuFour of NBA Daily Ding dig into it on this week's '77 Minutes' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavericks shook the NBA world by absolutely demolishing the LA Clippers during the NBA's opening weekend of action. Was it a fluke performance, or a formula that can be repeated? The Athletic's Mavs beat writer Tim Cato and The Athletic NBA podcaster Dave DuFour recap the first few games of the Mavs' season, Luka, Dwight Powell, KP's injury status and more. Get 77 Minutes ad free at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What storylines for the season can we draw from the Mavs' season opener against the Suns? How did Luka Doncic look after the mini-offseason? What's the best strategy for the Mavs to defend the Lakers? The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour react to game 1 and look ahead on a new 77 Minutes in Heaven. Get an exclusive deal at The Athletic now at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should the Mavericks' lineup rotation look like this year to maximize scoring and minimize injury? Tim Cato thinks he has the answer. Dave DuFour joins Tim to discuss his findings & debate whether or not JJ Barea's number could end up in the rafters. Get an exclusive discount to The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Believe it or not, the 2021 Mavs could look a bit different than the 2020 Mavs after a draft and a few offseason moves. But can we still count on KP, Dwight, and the rest of the core Mavs to contribute, or is this whole thing on Luka? Join Tim Cato and Dave DuFour for a look ahead toward the Mavs season tipoff with a full roster rundown on 77 Minutes in Heaven. Make sure you're subscribed to The Athletic for the upcoming Mavs & NBA season! Subscribe for $1 a week at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been since the season ended that Mark Followill and Brian Dameris have blessed us with their analysis of your Dallas Mavericks. They return to The Athletic to react to the Mavs draft, free agency, take a look around the news around the NBA and more as '77 Minutes in Heaven' ramps up for the 2021 season. Cash in on The Athletic's Black Friday deal at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavericks managed to make some noise in the NBA draft despite not holding a top pick by trading Seth Curry to Philadelphia in exchange for Josh Richardson. How will Richardson fit? Mavs beat writer Tim Cato and Dave DuFour review the Mavs' picks with projected roles, what they bring in terms of experience and more on a new 77 Minutes in Heaven. Read Tim's work at the Athletic - sign up now for $1 at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the NBA's plan to return for the 2021 season? What's the prognosis on Kristaps Porzingis' knee injury? And should the Mavs pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo to pair up with Luka? The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour return to 77 Minutes in Heaven to look to next season and more via The Athletic podcast network. Get access to The Athletic for $1 at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavs 2020 season has come and gone, but not without making a name for themselves. What's next for Luka, KP and the boys? Do they need a third star? Who should the Mavs target this offseason? Tim Cato and Dave DuFour reflect and also look ahead to the future for the Mavs on '77 Minutes in Heaven.'Get 40% off your Athletic subscription! Use theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a more than memorable 2020 season for the Mavericks following their playoff elimination at the hands of the Clippers, where do the Mavs go from here and what does the outlook look like for next season? Brian Dameris and Mark Followill bring you an extensive conversation as they go through the emotions of another seasons end.Get 40% off your Athletic subscription at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the Mavs and Luka overcome missing KP? Mavericks beat writer Tim Cato briefly reacts to the breaking news of Kristaps Porzingis suffering a knee injury that will sideline him indefinitely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luka immediately went to #1 on Twitter's trending topics following his game 4 performance vs. the Clippers. Can he be stopped in this series, even with a bad ankle? Brian Dameris and Mark Followill couldn't wait to react to this one as the Mavs tie the series 2-2.Get 40% off your Athletic subscription at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Kemp joins Tim Cato and Dave DuFour to review the Mavs' stellar game 2 performance vs. the Clippers, but is what we're seeing a mirage or a sign of what this series really might be? Get 40% off your Athletic subscription - use theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What exactly happened with Kristaps Porzingis getting ejected from game 1 of the Mavs playoff series vs. the Clippers, and what impact could the L have on the Mavs making a run? Mavs play-by-play man Mark Followill shares some insight about the refs' mentality while front office insider Brian Dameris has a different thought. Will they come to blows?!Get 40% off your Athletic subscription at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato is joined by The Athletic Jovan Buha of the Clip City podcast to finally officially begin their preview of the long-awaited Mavs-Clippers playoff series. What are the strengths & weaknesses of both teams, and who are Tim and Jovan predicting will win at this stage?Get 40% off your Athletic subscription with our link! - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Followill & Brian Dameris return to The Athletic fresh off a loss to the Blazers with a dramatic ending. Hear their instant reaction following the 7th game from the bubble as the Mavs and Luka look to capitalize on their high-powered offense as the defense searches for answers.Get 40% off your Athletic subscription - use theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know the Mavs can score at will. But do they have a chance in the postseason with the way they've been defending? Tim Cato & Dave DuFour discuss the Mavericks' lack of ability to stop anyone following the loss to the Clippers on Thursday night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mavs got a win under their belts during the first games of the restart with a W over the Kings on Tuesday. But what can we take away from the narrow losses against the Rockets and the Suns? Join Mavs TV play-by-play Mark Followill and front office insider Brian Dameris for postgame reactions following the long weekend of Mavs basketball.Get 40% off your Athletic subscription with theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will the Mavs and Rockets match up when it actually starts to count again? Could the Mavs make some playoff noise if the seeding falls their way? The Athletic's Rockets writer Kelly Iko joins Tim Cato and Dave DuFour to preview the in-state rivalry and predict a little playoff seeding on 77 Minutes In Heaven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all remember Halle-Luka and many of the other viral Mavs game day videos. Now Cash Sirois of The Ticket and The Well Creative joins Brian Dameris and Mark Followill to talk his favorite Mavs projects and preview some bubble content + Dameris & Followill react to the past week of Mavs headlines.Get 40% off your subscription to The Athletic with our link! theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basketball (scrimmage, anyway) is back! The Mavs started things on a good note with a nice scrimmage win over the Lakers. How did Luka look? Is Porzingis headed back to form? Boban's draining threes?! The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour bring you immediate post-scrimmage reaction.  Get 40% off your Athletic subscription!  Use www.theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He has been the voice of the NBA Finals for decades. Now Mike Breen joins Mavs play-by-play man Mark Followill and front office insider Brian Dameris to discuss broadcasting from the bubble, calling the Mavs' 2011 championship run and more, plus Dameris & Followill bring you a recap/review of the Mavs season (so far).Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic! Use theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven to cash in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston Rockets play-by-play man Craig Ackerman joins Mavs play-by-play man Mark Followill with front office insider Brian Dameris as they preview ACTUAL BASKETBALL in the upcoming Mavs-Rockets matchup, plus some in-depth analysis of the current state of the bubble, what to watch for with Luka vs. Harden and more.Get 40% off your Athletic subscription with our link! theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From helping Luka dunk to taking on John Wick, what's not to love about Boban Marjanović? The Athletic's Tim Cato gives insight about researching his huge piece on our favorite Serbian center with Dave DuFour on 77 Minutes in Heaven.Read Tim's Boban piece & get 40% off your subscription at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Angstadt of Locked On Mavs joins The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour to share some final concerns about the NBA's Bubble plan and the guys go on the record with some win-loss predictions on 77 Minutes in Heaven.Get 40% off your Athletic subscription with our link - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ticket's Corby Davidson calls in as Brian Dameris and Mark Followill bring you the story of Corby's Dirk prank, ask him about the upcoming season restart, reminisce on Mavs memories and more.Get 40% off your subscription to The Athletic with our link - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mavs.com's Bobby Karalla joins the show for a discussion on Dwight Powell's future with the Mavs and role for the rest of the season, plus Tim Cato interviews the legendary Bill Walton about some of his Mavs connections.Get 40% off your Athletic subscription with theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though it was a decade ago, Mavs fans remember 'The Decision' like it was yesterday. How did it affect the NBA, the Mavs, and free-agency going forward? Brian Dameris and Mark Followill take a look back in honor of the 'Backstory' TV special as well as look to the NBA resuming in Orlando now that games have officially been scheduled. Get 40% off your Athletic subscription! Use theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Tim Cato reflects on Vince Carter's time in Dallas with Dave DuFour including his iconic game-winner against the Spurs and the guys discuss what Kristaps Porzingis' role should be on a championship-caliber team.Get 40% off your Athletic subscription with our link - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Dameris and Mark Followill welcome Dr. Edward Dominguez, Infectious Disease Expert at Methodist Hospital to discuss the health protocols being taken at the NBAs Orlando bubble. Get 40% off your subscription to The Athletic with our code - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Mavs beat writer Tim Cato is joined by Dave DuFour as they discuss takeaways from a conversation with Luka's trainer and a very difficult Mavs quiz that Tim created. How will Dave do?Tim's Luka Trainer Piece: https://theathletic.com/1869297/2020/06/12/1-on-1-with-luka-doncics-trainer-inside-his-slovenian-quarantine-workouts/Mavs Quiz: https://theathletic.com/1874692/2020/06/16/milestones-melodrama-minutiae-try-our-challenging-25-question-mavericks-quiz/ Get 40% off your subscription to The Athletic with theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is a plan of action to return to NBA games soon, but players around the league think it might be a distraction from the bigger issue of social justice. Donovan Lewis of The Ticket calls in as Brian Dameris and Mark Followill discuss how it will affect the NBA and the Mavs on 77 Minutes in Heaven.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that the NBA has a plan to return, what are the biggest questions still remaining when it comes to player and staff safety? The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour dive into the pros and cons of the NBAs current plan on '77 Minutes in Heaven.' Get 40% off of The Athletic with our link theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mavs sideline reporter Jeff "Skin" Wade guests with Brian Dameris and Mark Followill to discuss details about the season's return, the role the Mavs are taking in the social protests, NBA headlines and more.Get 40% off The Athletic with our link - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA has apparently worked out a deal to allow the 2019-2020 season to continue, with the Mavericks being a part of the playoff picture. Could the Mavs go on a run, and what does the layout mean for the rest of the league? Mark Followill & Brian Dameris react. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Dameris & Mark Followill are joined by Jake Kemp of The Athletic and The Ticket to talk some Mavs playoff chances, what he thinks of the proposed return to game action and more.Get 40% off The Athletic with our link - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave DuFour and Tim Cato discuss the many scenarios that have been floated for structuring the return of the NBA and what they could mean for the Mavericks. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's own Bob Sturm of The Ticket's 3 to 7 joins Mavs play-by-play Mark Followill & front-office insider Brian Dameris to put a bow on 'The Last Dance' documentary series with over an hour of observations, questions and answers with a Mavs-centric perspective. Get 40% off The Athletic! Use theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and Dave are joined by Dallas sports staff writer Saad Yousuf to discuss the month that Dennis Rodman spent on the Mavericks. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven to get 40% off an annual subscription. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to read Tim and Saad's oral history of Dennis Rodman: https://theathletic.com/1819520/2020/05/18/dennis-rodmans-last-dance-the-oral-history-of-the-worms-month-with-mavericks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Brian Dameris and Mark Followill welcome the New York Times' and former Mavs writer Marc Stein to reflect on Dennis Rodman's short stint as a Maverick and some other Mavs-related nuggets from 'The Last Dance' plus the guys bring you an update on when we could see a return to game action this year.Get 40% off your Athletic subscription with our link - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Brian Dameris and Mark Followill bring you the story of the 'Craziest Mavs Game Ever' aka 'Moody Madness' from the people who experienced it, Mavs legend Rolando Blackman & former Mavs PR Director / White House Communications Director Kevin Sullivan on a special 'Throwback' 77 Minutes in Heaven. Watch Moody Madness on YouTube here! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription with our link: theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A socially distanced Brian Dameris & Mark Followill check in with a quick update on the state of the NBA and when/if we will see play resume as the coronavirus situation continues to escalate. Be sure to subscribe to The Athletic using our link to save 40% on an annual subscription! theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What was is like for Mavs play-by-play man Mark Followill to call what could be the "final" game of the season while the coronavirus situation escalated? He joins Brian Dameris on '77 Minutes in Heaven' to give instant reaction to how the situation affects the NBA and the world-at-large exclusively on The Athletic.All of The Athletic's coronavirus is unlocked for all as updates continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mark Followill & Brian Dameris break down the incredibly exciting matchup between the Mavs & Pelicans, and specifically Luka vs. Zion in a game the Mavs clinched in OT. Plus Porzingis' path to his former self and a look-ahead to the upcoming matchups.Grab your 40% off code to The Athletic: theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Brian Dameris and Mark Followill return following the all-star break to discuss the details of the Mavs protesting the loss to the Hawks, Luka's injury, Maxi's role + insight into what has made JJ Barea such an impactful piece to the puzzle for so many years.Get 40% off your Athletic subscription using our link! theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mark Followill & Brian Dameris return to The Athletic to discuss the impact of the Michael Kidd-Gilchrist signing, why the Mavericks have struggled at home and why the All-Star game is important not only to Luka Doncic but to the Mavs as a whole.Remember to snag your Athletic subscription with our link! theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and Mo dive right in immediately following the close of the NBA Trade deadline to talk about why the Dallas Mavericks decided to sit out the final day of dealing. Plus - which Western Conference contenders made themselves better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mavs TV play-by-play man Mark Followill & Mavs Front Office Insider Brian Dameris return to 77 Minutes in Heaven as they look ahead to the Mavs' potential moves at the trade deadline and where things could potentially improve for Dallas down the stretch. Remember to subscribe for all episodes of 77 Minutes in Heaven.Get 40% off The Athletic by using our link - theathletic.com/77minutesinheaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Cato is joined Aly Bijani, Rockets reporter for The Athletic, to recap the Mavs-Rockets game on Friday night. The guys break down Kristaps Porzingis' big night without Luka Doncic, the Rockets interesting small lineup, Maxi Kleber's performance and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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