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Mavs Trade Rumors, Half-Season Review & Cooper Flagg's All-Star Odds

Author: Dalton Trigg January 17, 2026 Duration: 1:08:43

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The Mavs Step Back Podcast, hosted by Dalton Trigg, delivers in-depth coverage of everything related to the Dallas Mavericks. This podcast breaks down every angle of Mavs basketball - from game recaps and player performances to trade rumors, roster moves, and long-term team outlooks. Listeners can expect honest analysis, timely reaction to breaking news, and big-picture conversations that go beyond the box score. Each episode aims to give passionate Mavs fans the insight and context they need to stay informed and engaged throughout the NBA season and beyond. Whether you are tuning in right after a thrilling win, a tough loss, or a major news drop, listen episodes of this podcast to hear thoughtful discussion, strong opinions, and a Mavs-focused perspective you will not find anywhere else.

The Dallas Mavericks are 16-26 after Thursday night's blowout win over the Utah Jazz. The guys discuss where the Mavs stand at this point in the season while also covering the many trade rumors that are swirling around with three weeks left until the deadline. Also... could Cooper Flagg be an All-Star THIS year? Thanks for listening, and be sure to rate/review our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! As independent content creators, that helps us out a lot, and we greatly appreciate it! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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