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Walter Clayton Jr. scored 20 points off the bench as the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Sacramento Kings, giving the Mavs a bright spot with Kyrie Irving out and Cooper Flagg cold from three. Is the two-way guard the NBA answer Dallas needs, or a sign of a bigger Mavs roster problem?

Nick Angstadt breaks down why Walter Clayton Jr. is both an answer and a problem for the Dallas Mavericks, from his read-and-react fit in Dusty May’s offense to his path to a standard contract. Nick also digs into the Mavs’ shooting slump with Max Christie, Naji Marshall, PJ Washington, Marcus Sasser, Morez Johnson Jr. and Caleb Martin, plus another strong night from Daniel Gafford. Why did the Memphis Grizzlies want Walter Clayton Jr. from the Utah Jazz, and could he become a rotation player or even a starter in Dallas?

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The Dallas Mavericks lost to the winless Sacramento Kings, and with Kyrie Irving out, Cooper Flagg had his worst game of the NBA season, shooting 3-for-19 with 6 turnovers. What does the Mavs’ 96.7 offensive rating against a bottom-3 NBA defense say about Dallas Mavericks playmaking, shot creation and half-court offense?

Nick Angstadt breaks down why Cooper Flagg’s floater, passing and ball security weren’t there against the Kings, and why the Mavs leaned almost entirely on free throws to score. Nick explains how the Dallas Mavericks lost the ball movement that made their offense special, what Naji Marshall’s return looked like, and why Daniel Gafford was the Mavs’ best player on the night. What did this loss reveal about Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, Dusty May’s offense and how far the Mavs can go this season?

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Max Christie has started every game for the Dallas Mavericks, but Zaccharie Risacher’s on-off numbers next to Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving tell a different story early in the NBA season. Are the Mavs headed for a starting lineup change, or is Dusty May sticking with Max Christie as his minutes keep dropping?

Nick Angstadt breaks down the Max Christie vs. Zaccharie Risacher battle, from the Mavs’ +20.2 net rating with Risacher on the floor to Christie’s 31% three-point shooting and shrinking minutes. Nick looks at why Dusty May has played Risacher only 7 minutes with Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington, and Daniel Gafford, and what Dusty May’s meritocracy means for the rotation. Can Max Christie find his shot again and give the Dallas Mavericks another boost against the Sacramento Kings and beyond?

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Would Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and Anthony Davis have been a title-winning Big 3 for the Dallas Mavericks, or did the Mavs make the right NBA trade by moving on? From Anthony Davis’s injury history and fit in the Mavs’ new passing offense to second apron, luxury tax, and repeater tax flexibility, here’s why the Dallas Mavericks’ Big 3 dream wouldn’t have worked in today’s NBA.

Nick Angstadt breaks down why Anthony Davis played just 57.9% of possible games since 2021 and why his game doesn’t fit the way Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks play now. Nick explains how the money from the Anthony Davis trade let the Mavs add Zaccharie Risacher, Santi Aldama, and Sergio De Larrea while keeping PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, Naji Marshall, and Caleb Martin. Plus, former Mavs Owner Mark Cuban weighs in on how the trade kept Dallas out of the repeater tax.

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Caleb Martin closed the game for the Dallas Mavericks against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets, and the Mavs’ NBA rotation may never look the same around Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving. What does Dusty May trusting Caleb Martin in crunch time mean for Max Christie, Zaccharie Risacher and the deepest Dallas Mavericks bench in years?

Nick Angstadt breaks down why Dusty May’s “meritocracy” put Caleb Martin on the floor late, including the corner three that tied the game at 88 and his physical defense on Kevin Durant. Nick explains why Max Christie is the player most likely to lose minutes, and how Zaccharie Risacher’s 12-point, 6-rebound, 3-assist, 3-steal night fits in. What do PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, Marcus Sasser, Walter Clayton Jr., and the returns of Naji Marshall, Santi Aldama and Dereck Lively II mean for the Mavs rotation?

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The Dallas Mavericks handed the 5-0 Houston Rockets their first loss of the NBA season as Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving combined for 68 of the Mavs’ 116 points. Kyrie Irving scored 35 points with a fourth-quarter takeover, and Cooper Flagg added 33 points on 13 of 15 from two, including the clutch bucket that sealed the Mavs’ win.

Nick Angstadt breaks down how Kyrie Irving carried the Dallas Mavericks with Cooper Flagg on the bench, and why it felt like the night Kyrie proved he’s 100% back from his ACL injury. Nick also covers Cooper Flagg’s 10-straight-point run in the first quarter, his late spin-move jumper over Tari Eason, and how the two stars accounted for most of the Mavs’ assists. Amen Thompson, Fred VanVleet, Marcus Smart and the Houston Rockets also come up, along with what this win says about the Mavs’ star duo.

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Zaccharie Risacher put up 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 offensive rebounds against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder, and Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May called it a masterpiece from a Mavs forward who came into the game leading the NBA in stocks. Is Risacher the best offseason acquisition the Mavs made, and is he the perimeter defender Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving have needed beside them?

Nick Angstadt breaks down Zaccharie Risacher’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dusty May’s “masterpiece” and “cyborg” quotes, and why the Mavs picking up Risacher’s $17 million option looks like a bargain. Nick explains how Risacher, Marcus Sasser, PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford are building a defensive culture in Dallas, why it wasn’t Morez Johnson Jr. who lit the fire, and why Risacher’s game looks a lot like Mikal Bridges with the New York Knicks. Plus, what did Cooper Flagg tell Risacher about the pressure of being a No. 1 overall pick?

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The Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder behind a 26-point, 8-assist, zero-turnover night from Cooper Flagg, moving the Mavs to 3-2 in an NBA schedule packed with playoff teams. Is Cooper Flagg already an All-NBA level star, and how are he and Kyrie Irving building a Mavs offense that racked up 30 assists against just 9 turnovers?

Nick Angstadt breaks down how Cooper Flagg outplayed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and why his leap is arriving faster than expected. Nick explains how Flagg, Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington, and Zaccharie Risacher are keeping the ball moving in Dusty May’s offense, and why it looks nothing like a Russell Westbrook-style attack. Plus, what the Mavs’ 3-2 start against the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Miami Heat says about how good this team can be.

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The Dallas Mavericks are deep into Dusty May’s early-season experiments, from small ball lineups built around Cooper Flagg to a zone defense the Mavs run more than any other team in the NBA. How are Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg, and the Dallas Mavericks rotation taking shape as new lineups, guard combinations, and defensive looks get tested?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) breaks down every experiment Dusty May has run so far, including small ball lineups with PJ Washington, Naji Marshall, Zaccharie Risacher, and Max Christie without Daniel Gafford on the floor. Nick also looks at the rotating backup guard spot between Marcus Sasser, Sergio De Larrea, and Walter Clayton Jr., plus what the early zone defense numbers say. What happens when Santi Aldama, Dereck Lively II, and Caleb Martin get added to the mix?

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Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May is giving Zaccharie Risacher a long leash despite a 17% start from three, and Kyrie Irving wants the Mavs wing to keep shooting. Can Risacher’s defense, rebounding, and NBA-leading stocks turn him into the Mavs’ answer to Mikal Bridges alongside Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving?

Nick Angstadt breaks down Dusty May’s development plan for Zaccharie Risacher after the Dallas Mavericks’ win over the Miami Heat. Nick explains how Risacher’s shooting history with the Atlanta Hawks points to a bounce back, and how his 8 steals, 8 blocks, and 6 offensive rebounds are impacting wins over the Heat and Indiana Pacers. Is Risacher the Mavs’ version of what Mikal Bridges gave the New York Knicks, and is he even taller than Cooper Flagg?

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Dallas Mavericks two-way guard Walter Clayton Jr. scored 15 points in 17 minutes off the bench as the Mavs beat the Miami Heat, earning praise from Cooper Flagg and closing minutes in Dallas’ first clutch game of the NBA season. Can Walter Clayton Jr. become a key shooter next to Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, and will the Memphis Grizzlies regret cutting him?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) breaks down why the Memphis Grizzlies will regret letting Walter Clayton Jr. go and how his connection to Dusty May helped the Mavs land him. Nick explains why Dusty May played Walter Clayton Jr. over Marcus Sasser and what that means for Sergio De Larrea’s minutes. Plus, Cooper Flagg’s reaction to Walter Clayton Jr.’s 6-for-7, +22 night and what his two-way contract means for the rest of the season.

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Cooper Flagg took over in crunch time as the Dallas Mavericks beat Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, and the Miami Heat in a clutch NBA win. Is the Mavs star ready for an All-Star or All-NBA leap alongside Kyrie Irving this season?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) breaks down Cooper Flagg’s biggest late-game plays against the Miami Heat, from his cut and finish over Bobby Portis to the and-one on Pelle Larsson and his pull-up three at the top of the key. He also explains how PJ Washington, Max Christie, Daniel Gafford, and Morez Johnson Jr. helped create spacing on a night the Mavs took 46 threes. What did Mavs head coach Dusty May say about Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, and is Flagg already the best player on the Dallas Mavericks?

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Marcus Sasser and Sergio De Larrea are forcing their way into the Dallas Mavericks rotation, but more minutes for the Mavs’ ball handlers next to Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving will come at a cost. Should Max Christie and Zaccharie Risacher lose NBA minutes after slow 3-point starts, and what happens to the Dallas Mavericks rotation when Santi Aldama and Caleb Martin return?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) answers the Comment of the Day on whether the Mavs should bench Max Christie and play Sergio De Larrea and Marcus Sasser more. He breaks down Marcus Sasser’s hot 3-point shooting, what Dusty May said about Sergio De Larrea earning more trust, and why Max Christie and Zaccharie Risacher need to shoot better. How do Naji Marshall, Morez Johnson Jr., Santi Aldama, Caleb Martin, and Dereck Lively II fit into a Dallas Mavericks rotation that’s only getting more complicated?

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Dallas Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. has been on a minutes restriction all NBA season, changing how Mavs fans should judge his start next to Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving. What has Morez Johnson Jr. shown at center for the Dallas Mavericks, and what does his shin injury mean for the Mavs rotation?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) breaks down head coach Dusty May’s reveal that Morez Johnson Jr. has been on a minutes restriction since opening night and why it reshapes how we view the Mavs rookie. Nick looks at the good, including Morez’s +21 night against the Indiana Pacers where he played Ivica Zubac off the floor, and the bad, including foul trouble on offensive screens. With Dereck Lively II and Santi Aldama yet to play, Moussa Cisse out of the rotation, and Dwight Powell gone, how big is Morez’s role at center for the Dallas Mavericks?

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Sergio De Larrea scored 21 points as the Dallas Mavericks fell to the San Antonio Spurs without Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg, giving Mavs fans a real bright spot in an early-season NBA loss. Did Sergio De Larrea and Marcus Sasser just prove the Mavs found a reliable bench backcourt for the rest of the NBA season?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) breaks down Sergio De Larrea’s 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists against De’Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs, from his steady jump shot to his passing after attacking closeouts. Nick also explains why Dusty May is trusting Marcus Sasser in high-leverage minutes and how the Sasser and De Larrea duo fits with Naji Marshall off the bench. Plus, who should start next to Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg when the Mavs get healthy, and where do Max Christie and Zaccharie Risacher fit?

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The Dallas Mavericks beat the Indiana Pacers in the Pacers’ home opener as Kyrie Irving scored 24 points in 24 minutes and the Mavs rallied around Cooper Flagg after a hard foul by Aaron Nesmith. How did the Mavs hold on in this NBA matchup after Kyrie Irving fouled out and Cooper Flagg left the game?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) breaks down Kyrie Irving’s postgame message about protecting Cooper Flagg and why Naji Marshall sprinted from half court to stand up for the Dallas Mavericks rookie. Nick explains how Max Christie and Naji Marshall closed the game late, why Marcus Sasser was an unsung hero, and how the Mavs’ smaller lineups forced Ivica Zubac and the Pacers to adjust. Can the Mavs keep winning minutes without Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving on the floor?

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Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving says he must go into attack mode from the opening tip after Houston Rockets double teams took him out of the Mavs’ first half, as Cooper Flagg and the Mavs look to bounce back in the NBA. Is a Kyrie Irving minutes restriction and Dusty May’s short rotation stints holding back the Dallas Mavericks offense?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) breaks down Kyrie Irving’s comments about pushing the pace, losing himself in his instincts, and no longer easing his way into games. Nick walks through Kyrie’s stint-by-stint minutes against the Houston Rockets, why 3-minute stretches make it nearly impossible to get rolling, and what Dusty May and Sergio De Larrea have said about creating advantages early in the shot clock. Plus, what Kyrie’s “minutes restriction” comment and the new medical staff could mean for the Mavs heading into the Indiana Pacers matchup.

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Kyrie Irving says Cooper Flagg needs to be the voice of the Dallas Mavericks after the Mavs went quiet in their season-opening loss to the Houston Rockets. Can the 19-year-old NBA star become the leader the Mavs need on both ends of the floor while Kyrie Irving calls him his co-pilot?

Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) breaks down Kyrie Irving’s comments on Cooper Flagg stepping up as the Dallas Mavericks’ on-court voice and why that matters most on defense. He also looks at Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg’s chemistry, the 21 and a half minutes they shared against the Houston Rockets, and why the Mavs need more two-man actions between their stars. Plus, how PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, Max Christie, and the rest of the Mavs depend on those two stars creating opportunities ahead of a tough matchup with the Indiana Pacers.

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Cooper Flagg scored 32 points in the Dallas Mavericks season opener, setting the NBA record for the most points by a teenager in a season opener. What does this historic night mean for Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, and the future of the Mavs?

Nick Angstadt breaks down Cooper Flagg’s record-setting performance at just 19 years and 304 days old and explains why his age is what truly sets him apart in the NBA. Nick digs into Cooper Flagg’s growth around the rim, his floater, his eight made shots in and around the paint, and his 13 free throw attempts. How does Cooper Flagg stack up against older young players like Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio De Larrea, and Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, and what does his game share with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kawhi Leonard?

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The Dallas Mavericks have their first offensive problem of the NBA season after Kyrie Irving was doubled and pressured all first half in the Mavs’ season opener against the Houston Rockets. Can Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving take over earlier, and can the Mavs’ share-the-ball offense work when defenses load up on their two stars?

Nick Angstadt breaks down how the Houston Rockets blitzed Kyrie Irving, why Cooper Flagg has to be the release valve after his 32-point night, and why the Dallas Mavericks can’t wait until the third quarter to lean on their stars. Nick digs into the quarter-by-quarter splits for Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, Dusty May’s push to create advantages early in the shot clock, and what it all means for PJ Washington, Naji Marshall, Max Christie, Marcus Sasser, and Morez Johnson Jr. Is the Mavs’ egalitarian offense the answer, or do Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving need to eat first?

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