Dalton Trigg
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Mavs panic, lottery math, and stubborn hope.
Mavs Step Back Podcast is a Dallas Mavericks show built around immediate reaction, roster argument, and lottery-era stress. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson move from game results to draft odds, trade fallout, and long-term lineup dreams without losing the fan emotion underneath.
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Mavs Step Back Podcast lives in the strange middle ground between anger and hope. It is a Dallas Mavericks show for seasons when the standings hurt, the draft lottery matters, and every roster decision feels like a referendum on the franchise. Dalton Trigg often sets the scene with records, schedules, injuries, odds, and whatever fresh drama has pushed Mavs fans back into group-chat mode. Drew Johnson joins in, especially when the conversation turns to prospects and fit. Together they make the show feel like a running argument among people who have watched too much Mavericks basketball to look away now. Cooper Flagg is the emotional center of the recent run. His Rookie of the Year case, defensive value, scoring explosions, and long-term role give the show something solid to build around. The rest is messier. Kyrie Irving's health, Dallas's defensive ceiling, Jason Kidd chatter, Mark Cuban comments, and the aftermath of the Anthony Davis trade all sit on the same table. The show does not pretend the fan base is fine. It talks openly about disengagement, losing streaks, and the whiplash of going from Finals hopes to lottery math. That bluntness is part of the appeal. The draft episodes are especially locked in. Darren Peterson, AJ Dibansa, Cameron Boozer, Darius Acuff, and Kingston Flemings are not treated as abstract names on a board; they are tested against Dallas's backcourt, frontcourt, defensive needs, and Cooper Flagg timeline. The hosts care about size, shot creation, effort, contract flexibility, and whether a player can survive real NBA matchups. They also care about the comedy of it all. Tankathon spins, emergency trade reactions, sponsor detours, and side comments about the life around the podcast give the show a loose, familiar shape. It is not polished studio debate. It is informed Mavs frustration, recorded close to the feeling. For Dallas fans trying to make sense of the next version of the team, that immediacy is the point.
Made for: For Dallas Mavericks fans who track the standings, the draft board, the trade talk, and the mood of the fan base at the same time. It especially fits listeners who already know the roster stakes and want opinionated Mavs-specific analysis.
What sets it apart: The show pairs emotional fan reaction with unusually specific roster and prospect talk. Its best moments turn bad seasons into detailed debates about lottery odds, defensive fit, contracts, and the Cooper Flagg timeline.
The Mavs Step Back Podcast covers anything and everything related to the Dallas Mavericks: game coverage, breaking news, rumors, you name it! Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson are your hosts, and you can follow them on X, formerly known as Twitter: @dalton_trigg and @CoachDrew33. Thanks for listening, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE on YouTube and everywhere else you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson connect Mavericks emotion to concrete questions about trades, health, draft choices and the season ahead.
Mavs Step Back Podcast turns Dallas Mavericks news into an ongoing argument about what the team should do next. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson work as a conversational pair, testing roster moves against injuries, draft position, playoff chances and the consequences of the Luka…
Mavs optimism enters; Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson test yours against injuries, draft picks, and Nico.
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Coop's scoring run and one-click tank ritual keep the Mavs' draft stakes in frame.
Coop's surge gives the Mavs Step Back Podcast a clean hook: his production is becoming hard to separate from the team's tank position. Auton Trigg tracks the jump from a 51-point game to a 45-point follow-up against the Lakers, adding the full line of eight rebounds, nine…
A candid Dallas check-in where tank-a-thon stakes, Mark Cuban's Jason Kidd comments, and fan disengagement shape a restless franchise moment.
The Mavs Step Back Podcast frames Dallas' final six games around a simple but uneasy question: how secure is the team's tank-a-thon spot? Dalton Trigg weighs whether a win or two could alter the Mavericks' path, then connects that standings math to the broader frustration around…
A lively Mavs reaction show that turns one extension into a broader roster conversation.
The episode centers on the Mavericks' biggest recent roster news, with Dalton and Drew also noting the show's switch from Blue Wire to Believe before moving into the PJ Washington extension and the broader Dallas picture.
A home-heavy opening stretch turns Dallas' schedule into an early test of expectations, health, and Jason Kidd's room for excuses.
The Mavs Step Back Podcast frames Dallas' 2025-26 schedule as an immediate measuring stick for how well the Mavericks can use an unusually friendly opening stretch.
Trade talk with real stakes and enough Mavs heat to keep it moving.
The episode keeps its focus on Dallas after the lottery win, with the draft, free agency, and trades all in play. Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson work through concrete options instead of staying abstract, moving from a Daniel Gafford-led idea to first-round pick range, then to…
A lively Mavs draft discussion that keeps returning to the same question: what should Dallas do next?
Dallas' lottery win gives this episode its charge, and Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson spend the rest of it sorting through what that actually means.
A blunt Mavs discussion that keeps the Luka trade and its fallout front and center.
The episode stays tightly on the Luka trade and the ripple effects around the Mavericks, with Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson moving from immediate reaction into roster fallout.
A blunt Dallas check-in on Luka, Brandon Williams, the play-in push, and Anthony Davis.
The Mavs Step Back Podcast stays locked on Dallas's current tension, with Luka, Brandon Williams, the play-in push, and Anthony Davis not looking fully right driving the discussion.
Fast takes, sharp turns, loud sports arguments.
Cavaliers playoff detail, every day.
The hosts discuss the end of the Dallas Mavericks' 2025-26 NBA season, including talk about Cooper Flagg's Rookie of the Year prospects and a daily Tankathon spin.
Dalton Trigg discusses Cooper Flagg's historic 51-point game, making him the youngest NBA player to score 50+.
Host Dalton Trigg provides a Dallas Mavericks tank update, analyzing their sixth-place position in the tank-a-thon standings with six games remaining.
The hosts discuss the Dallas Mavericks' season and NBA draft prospects, focusing on Cooper Flagg's rookie performance and the upcoming draft choices between Darius Acuff and Kingston Flemings.
This episode discusses the Dallas Mavericks' disappointing season with 12 games remaining, focusing on tanking for draft lottery position and debating Cooper Flagg's Rookie of the Year prospects.
The host discusses the Dallas Mavericks' current position in the tank standings and their 5th best lottery odds while providing updates on the podcast's schedule and personal adjustments.
The hosts discuss the Dallas Mavericks' poor season performance, their current draft lottery odds, and potential implications for the 2026 NBA draft.
Hosts discuss the Dallas Mavericks trading Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards, analyzing the trade and its implications.
Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss the Dallas Mavericks' struggles and the promising rookie season of Cooper Flagg.
Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss Dallas Mavericks basketball, including game coverage, rumors, and personal anecdotes.
Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss the Dallas Mavericks' draft lottery win and the fallout from the Luka Doncic trade.
Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss the Dallas Mavericks' recent games, including a win against Toronto and losses to the Spurs and Wizards.
Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss the Dallas Mavericks, starting with a tangent about a T-Pain concert before diving into team news.
Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss the Dallas Mavericks' preseason and Jason Kidd's contract extension.
Host Dalton Trigg discusses the Dallas Mavericks' preseason games, focusing on Anthony Davis's performance and the upcoming regular season opener against the San Antonio Spurs.
Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss Mavs Media Day and Kyrie Irving's ACL recovery.
Drew Johnson hosts a Dallas Mavericks podcast with guest Bruce Bernstein, a former ESPN veteran, discussing his career and the NBA.
PJ Washington is the headline.
The full 2025-26 schedule is here, and Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson do not treat it gently.
Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss the Dallas Mavericks' offseason, including winning the lottery and signing D'Angelo Russell.
Hosts preview the 2025 NBA draft, discuss the Mavericks' number one pick Cooper Flagg, and potential trades to acquire Walter Clayton Jr.
Hosts discuss the Dallas Mavericks' upcoming NBA draft and potential pick Cooper Flagg.
Dallas is sorting through trade paths as the draft gets closer.
Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson of the Mavs Step Back Podcast discuss what the Dallas Mavericks should do after winning the NBA lottery with a 1.8% chance and the near-certain selection of Cooper Flagg at number one.
The Luka trade still aches.
The Mavs are still chasing a play-in spot.
Host Dalton Trigg discusses the aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade and offers condolences for a co-host's family loss.
Host Dalton Trigg analyzes Anthony Davis's debut with the Dallas Mavericks, discussing defensive impact and game stats.
Hosts react to the shocking trade of Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss the Dallas Mavericks, including a recent interview with GM Nico Harrison about injuries and trade plans.
Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss the Dallas Mavericks' Christmas Day game and team news.
Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson discuss the Dallas Mavericks' recent win over the Portland Trailblazers and share holiday greetings.
Hosts Dalton Trigg and Drew Johnson recap a two-game mini-series between the Dallas Mavericks and LA Clippers, discussing a blowout loss and a decisive win.
The host analyzes the Dallas Mavericks' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, ending their 7-game win streak, and discusses player illnesses affecting performance.
This episode analyzes the Dallas Mavericks' dominant 137-101 victory over the Washington Wizards, featuring Luka Dončić's triple-double, and discusses whether the team should trade for Marvin Bagley II.
The Dallas Mavericks overcame a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit with 25 turnovers and 14 missed free throws to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116, extending their win streak.
The hosts discuss the Dallas Mavericks' high-scoring win over the Portland Trailblazers, focusing on Luka Doncic's impressive return from injury with 36 points and 13 assists.
The hosts discuss the Dallas Mavericks' 106-94 win over the Utah Jazz, led by Kyrie Irving, and speculate about Luka Doncic's return, while also sharing Thanksgiving reflections.