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Dylan Duell, Michael Mulford and Reese Konkle react to the surprising deal that sent Kristaps Porzingis to the Wizards in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans.   What does the deal and the underwhelming return say about where the Mavericks' thinking was with KP? How will Dinwiddie fit in to the guard rotation for Dallas? Plus, Dorian Finney-Smith signs a well-deserved contract extension.

Dylan Duell and Reese Konkle discuss the quickly deteriorating state of the NBA as many teams are dealing with Covid outbreaks and G League replacement players are coming to the rescue. Is the integrity of this season being truly affected and should the league pause for a week or two? Plus Dylan and Reese share their very different five favorite movies of 2021. WARNING: *SPOILERS* for Spider-Man: No Way Home if you somehow have not seen it and still plan on doing so.

Dylan Duell and Reese Konkle discuss who/what exactly is to blame for the Mavericks being at such an uninspiring place in Luka Doncic's fourth year with the team. Are there any ways out of it? Plus: Mark Cuban on Twitter and Reese takes on Steven Spielberg.

Dylan Duell and Reese Konkle get together to discuss what exactly is allowing the Mavericks to continue winning games despite the fact that there is very little they do well on a consistent basis. Plus: analyzing the play of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, what it will take to improve this roster when that time comes and then the ideal Thanksgiving meal.

Dylan Duell and Reese Konkle get together to decide whether the following statements are fact or fiction about the Mavs through 10 games this season: The Mavericks’ 7-3 start should have fans feeling generally good about the team. (2:30) Frank Ntilikina’s respectable shooting (by his standards) will continue and he will be a 15-20 MPG player for the entirety of the season? (7:55) Jalen Brunson is wearing a Mavericks uniform at the start of the 2022-2023 season? (11:30) The Mavericks can only be a team that wins a playoff series if Kristaps Porzingis is playing near an All-Star level. (18:25) Dylan and Reese talk Eternals and other recent MCU entries. (27:40)

Dylan Duell and Reese Konkle get together to discuss some interesting trends that have developed through two weeks of the Mavericks season. The shooting woes that are plaguing the Mavs are affecting teams across the NBA. What is the cause? (4:00)Does Luka Doncic need volume to be an effective shooter or does he need to cut down on three-point attempts? (8:00)Has Kristaps Porzingis already lost the trust of Mavs fans that he seemed to have heading into the season? 17:30Reese and Dylan talk about some of the recent big movies they've seen in theaters as the film industry slowly returns to normal. (24:00)

Dylan Duell, Michael Mulford and Reese Konkle get together to breakdown what they saw in the Mavericks first two games. 8:00 Which Mavericks should be playing more? 15:00 What are the positives/negatives of the performance of Kristaps Porzingis so far? 34:00 Harlabos podcast appearance   Then the guys wrap things up with some thoughts on the early action across the NBA through one week.

Dylan Duell and Reese Konkle get together to discuss their takeaways from a Mavericks media day that featured many subtle shots at former coach Rick Carlisle without ever directly mentioning his name. Will the alleged improved chemistry and communication between players and coaches lead to a better on-court product?

Dylan Duell, Michael Mulford and Reese Konkle get together to discuss their first impressions of new head coach Jason Kidd at last week's press conference. Did the Mavericks do anything to address the elephant in the room? Then after some talk of the 2021 Finals (17:50), Mulf and Reese try to guess which former Mavericks have been members of each of the last nine NBA champions (22:50). Some of the answers will surprise you.

Dylan Duell and Michael Mulford discuss Luka Doncic leading his native Slovenia to their first trip to the Olympics and talk about how/when Jason Kidd will finally fill out his coaching staff. In between, they look back on the Mavericks trips to the NBA Finals back in 2006 and 2011. Who were the leading scorers for those teams from 10 and now 15 years ago?

Dylan Duell, Michael Mulford and Reese Konkle get together to discuss the news that former Maverick Jason Kidd is going to be the next head coach of the franchise and that Nike executive is apparently going to be added to the team's front office. 13:00 Do these moves make the Mavericks a more player-friendly organization than in the past? 23:00 How exactly does Luka Doncic probably feel about this and what will his relationship with Kidd be like?

Dylan Duell, Michael Mulford and Reese Konkle get together to discuss Wednesday's breaking news that longtime GM Donnie Nelson and the Mavericks have mutually agreed to part ways. (1:00) Instant reaction from Mulf who was not present for Tuesday night's pod. (7:00) What exactly is Luka's reaction to all of this drama? (14:00) Who could be the next person to fill Donnie's seat and is it a given they'll want to have Rick Carlisle as their coach?

Dylan Duell and Reese Konkle discuss the story from The Athletic about the growing tension in the Mavs' front office that seems to circle around one guy: Haralabos Voulgaris.   The guys get into the absolute credibility of Tim Cato and Sam Amick's reporting, the view of Rick Carlisle after this article and what he needs to adjust as coaches Dallas next season and possibly beyond.

Dylan Duell, Michael Mulford and Reese Konkle are back to discuss the Mavericks' disappointing game seven loss to the Clippers on Sunday and then some of the interesting comments made today during exit interviews. 6:00 Discussing Rick Carlisle's future with the team and if there's any support for some people thinking a change is needed.17:00 How badly the Mavericks need to try to minimize the load Luka has to take on each and every night.32:30 What is Porzingis' future and how difficult would it be for the Mavericks to move him this summer?44:00 Donnie Nelson's poorly phrased comments raise plenty of eyebrows. Listen and subscribe!

Dylan Duell, Michael Mulford and Reese Konkle get together to break down the Mavs' first two wins over the Clippers in their first round series and what fans should look forward to this weekend when the teams come to an excited American Airlines Center.

Dylan Duell and Reese Konkle discuss the Mavericks' 113-103 win over the Clippers in game one on Saturday afternoon.   1:50 The inaugural version of the "Don't Disrespect Me Like That" Player of the Game Award is rewarded. 9:25 What are the Mavericks capable of if Kristaps Porzingis plays like he did in game one? 17:15 Luka Doncic: The reason why the Clippers will have to search deep to find any answers.

Dylan Duell, Michael Mulford and Reese Konkle get together to breakdown the end of the regular season for the Mavericks and their first round rematch with the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA playoffs.   16:15 Which Mavericks players/coaches have the most to gain/lose from their showing during this first round playoff series? 47:40 Looking around the rest of the NBA playoffs and trying to figure out just who will come out of the highly competitive conferences.

Dylan Duell and Reese Konkle discuss all things surrounding the Mavericks lately as they continue to try to establish their playoff positioning and figure out what exactly is holding them back when they play against inferior opponents.

Dallas Sports Fanatic's Dylan Duell, Michael Mulford and Reese Konkle get together everything related to the NBA trade deadline including the Mavs acquisition of J.J. Redick. Breaking down what all Redick brings to the table for this Mavericks team.Looking around the league at deals like Aaron Gordon to Denver and Victor Oladipo to Miami.Should the Mavericks have done what it takes to buy low on Oladipo?What is the best Will Smith movie? It's not Seven Pounds Find us on Twitter: @DylanDuell, @TheMulf and @RKonkle_Mavs

Tonight I'm joined by Michael Mulford and Reese Konkle, my fellow Mavs writers at Dallas Sports Fanatic, to discuss what exactly has been going down this week with Kristaps Porzingis. Is this the beginning of the end of this still relatively new relationship? Is there still a way to make this work long-term? What are the next steps for this organization whether or not KP is still a part of it this season or next? There are a lot of big picture things to discuss all while the team is still trying to win games and maintain their hopes of making noise in the Western Conference Playoffs this season.   Photo courtesy of Michael Lark/Dallas Sports Fanatic