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The Mavs Moneyball Podcast

The Mavs Moneyball Podcast

By Josh Bowe

A lovely discussion on all things Dallas Mavericks from the Mavs Moneyball staff. Hosted by Josh Bowe and featuring weekly guests, always on-topic banter and the spiciest takes.
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Episode 15: Don't trade Dennis Smith Jr., please!

The Mavs Moneyball PodcastJan 17, 2019

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Episode 15: Don't trade Dennis Smith Jr., please!

Episode 15: Don't trade Dennis Smith Jr., please!

Well, this sucks. After some light trade rumors emerged toward the end of the year, the trade machine has reached full speed as multiple reports have emerged that the Mavericks are trying to trade second year guard Dennis Smith Jr. Fellow Mavs Moneyball editor Kirk Henderson joins the show to discuss why this isn't good, who is to blame and what should happen from here. We're not well.

Jan 17, 201941:58
Episode 14: The Mavericks at the Middle Point are a Weird Team

Episode 14: The Mavericks at the Middle Point are a Weird Team

We're back! After an extended holiday slumber, Josh hops back on to the podcast trails with staff writer Ian Cobb as they go over the most pressing topics for the Mavericks at the midpoint of the season.

Jan 11, 201901:00:45
Episode 13: Jalen Brunson is Pretty Good (Oh and Dirk Back)

Episode 13: Jalen Brunson is Pretty Good (Oh and Dirk Back)

For the first time on the podcast, staff writer Sam Guertler hops on to talk about the impressive play of Jalen Brunson and the return of Dirk Nowitzki (recorded before the Suns game). We go over potential rotation changes with Dirk back and how Dennis Smith Jr. fits long-term.
Dec 14, 201851:19
Episode 12: Actual positive talk with Kirk Henderson

Episode 12: Actual positive talk with Kirk Henderson

The Mavericks had a fun and interesting win against the Clippers, so fellow editor Kirk Henderson comes back on the pod to discuss DeAndre Jordan, Dennis Smith Jr. and his seemingly new role and of course, Harrison Barnes talk.
Dec 04, 201848:26
Episode 11: Holy crap, Luka is awesome with Ben Collins

Episode 11: Holy crap, Luka is awesome with Ben Collins

Honestly, we don't need more reasons to gush over Luka Doncic, but he keeps giving us some. NBC News (and Mavs fan) Ben Collins joins Josh to discuss Luka-mania, the Mavs winning ways and how Mark Cuban reading his old blog got him started in journalism.
Nov 30, 201801:08:32
Episode 10: The Mavs are winning now, with Doyle Rader

Episode 10: The Mavs are winning now, with Doyle Rader

Fellow editor of the site Doyle Rader drops in to discuss the Mavs recent winning ways, how Dennis Smith Jr. and Harrison Barnes are adapting to Luka Doncic and some spicy hot takes about Rick Carlisle's weird comments about the DeAndre Jordan story.
Nov 21, 201843:50
Episode 9: Basketball is back with Kirk Henderson

Episode 9: Basketball is back with Kirk Henderson

It's happening, isn't it? Mavericks basketball is back and fellow editor Kirk Henderson joins the pod to discuss what we're excited about, our concerns and our predictions.
Oct 17, 201855:15
Episode 8: Free Agency Preview with Connor Huchton

Episode 8: Free Agency Preview with Connor Huchton

Just hours before NBA free agency officially begins, former basket-blogger Connor Huchton joins the show to talk lots of DeAndre Jordan, how he fits with the Mavs and other names to be aware of as free agency starts.
Jun 29, 201801:04:08
Episode 7: The Luka Doncic celebration!

Episode 7: The Luka Doncic celebration!

Holy shit, the Mavericks drafted Luke Doncic! THAT HAPPENED. In this glorious episode recorded just hours after Doncic's name was called, Josh Bowe and Kirk Henderson celebrate the Mavericks newfound life and possibilities with the European sensation.
Jun 22, 201849:08
Episode 6: Breaking down draft with Ian Cobb

Episode 6: Breaking down draft with Ian Cobb

Long-time Mavs Moneyball staffer Ian Cobb makes his first appearance on the podcast. We break down the draft, going over the fifth pick and possibilities in the second round. We also answer some Twitter questions about free agency.
May 25, 201801:20:09
Episode 5: Lottery misery with Jordan Brodess

Episode 5: Lottery misery with Jordan Brodess

The NBA can go to hell. The Draft Lottery spit out the fifth pick for the Mavericks so we bring back one of our draft experts Jordan Brodress to talk through the anger and give some quick takes on that fifth pick.
May 16, 201837:17
Episode 4: Breaking the seal with Kirk Henderson

Episode 4: Breaking the seal with Kirk Henderson

We've got a Kirk! Fellow editor Kirk Henderson joins not only his first Mavs Moneyball podcast but his first ever Mavericks podcast. We celebrate the historic moment by, of course, discussing his favorite player Harrison Barnes. We also get his thoughts on the draft. Celebrate history!
Apr 30, 201853:40
Episode 3: More draft talk with Brian Schroeder (@Cosmis)

Episode 3: More draft talk with Brian Schroeder (@Cosmis)

Brian Schroeder (@Cosmis on Twitter) joins the pod for some draft talk, breaking down his affection for Marvin Bagley, whether DeAndre Ayton is slipping down the boards and why Jaren Jackson Jr. could be a monster.
Apr 23, 201801:00:59
Episode 2: Covering a tanking team with Doyle Rader

Episode 2: Covering a tanking team with Doyle Rader

Fellow Mavs Moneyball editor Doyle Rader hops on to talk about what it's been like to go from covering a winning team to a bad one, how the locker room changes during that transition and pronouncing names.
Apr 09, 201856:17
Episode 1: Talking draft with Jordan Brodess

Episode 1: Talking draft with Jordan Brodess

We're off and running with our first full episode, as staff writer and one of our draft experts Jordan Brodess comes on the pod to breakdown the current top 10 of his draft board.
Apr 02, 201801:10:47
Episode 0: The Reboot

Episode 0: The Reboot

The Mavs Moneyball podcast is back! A quick reintroduction to what we're going to try and do
Mar 29, 201803:59