Blue Hardwood Podcast

Brian and Lauren bust out their grade books for the Dallas Mavericks and review the first half of the NBA season. MKG newest Maverick All-Star weekend thoughts Midseason gradesThings to look forward to the 2nd half of the season.Follow Brian on Twitter    @BrianZilemFollow Lauren on Twitter @Lgunnnn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Jack of the NBA trade machine Tyler Adams joins the podcast for this episode. The Mavs take a butt kicking from Memphis 121-07. Recap anything crazy that has gone down trade wise.Read aloud the best trades we received from fan feedback.We each acknowledge a trade that we want to happen and a trade we don’t want to happen. Follow Tyler on Twitter @‪TylerAtoms‬. Follow Brian on Twitter @BrianZilem Follow Lauren on Twitter ‪@lgunnnn‬ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To get the dirt on WCS Lauren and Brian speak with T.J Macias with http://DallasBasketball.com. We deep drive into WCS and pick T.J‘s brain on the Sacramento Kings.Thoughts on WCS coming to the Mavs?Without Luka can the Mavs find ways to use WCS properly?Does WCS have a Rep in the league?Buddy benching?Did the Kings mess you Bagley and Giles?Who are Kings fans more frustrated with this season? The front office, coaching staff, or the players?Give T.J a follow at ‪@Pocket_Siren ‬ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Blue Hardwood podcast and the Locked on Rockets podcast will be joined at the hip for this episode. Jackson and I look back on the big 2019 trades between the Rockets and Mavs. Harden Luka Spider man meme. Playoff hypothetical if Mavs and Rockets played in the playoffs who wins? Give Jackson a follow on Twitter ‪@JTGatlin‬. Check out the Locked on Rockets podcast here https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/lockedonrockets?selected=LKN3956198448. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

RIP Kobe Acknowledging what Dwight Powell  means to this team.Reviewing the moves the Mavs have done to fill Dwight’s void.Are the Mavs done making moves?Mavs continue to struggle during clutch time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mavs Moneyball staff member Lauren Gunn returns to the pod as we review the 3 week gap without K.P. What we learned during this experience? Who stepped up? Who stepped down? Will there be a minute restriction for K.P moving forward? What can we expect Tuesday night for K.P’s return against the Clippers?Give Lauren a follow on Twitter ‪@lgunnnn‬Check our Lauren‘s work with Mavs Moneyball below https://www.sbnation.com/users/Lauren%20Gunn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian is back from an extended holiday vacation and is ready to talk Dallas Mavericks. Mavs fan Lauren Gunn makes her podcast debut as we talk potential playoff scenarios for the Dallas Mavericks. What the playoff standings look like as of today? How have the Mavs stacked up against the other playoff teams? How important is home court advantage for this young Mavs team? Which team would be the least and most favorable match up for the Mavs? Should the Mavs make a deadline deal to improve their playoff position? Be sure and give Lauren a follow on Twitter ‪@lgunnnn‬ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let’s talk potential trade targets for the Dallas Mavericks. Friend of the podcast Tyler Adams joins the show to review realistic options for the Mavs. Tyler and I open the show to discuss a favorite gift we have received. We discuss your Twitter trade ideas provided for the podcast. Tyler offers up 3 deals for the Mavericks to look at. Would the fan base be disappointed if the Mavs didn’t make a move? Give Tyler a follow on Twitter ‪@TylerAtoms‬ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friend of the pod ‪Matt Schoch‬ host of the Locked on Pistons Podcast stops by to chat Detroit Pistons and preview the 12-12 match up with the Mavericks.Why is Detroit underachieving this year? Is it time to make a big move? Could Detroit carryover the momentum of the Derrick Rose game winner to an upset in Mexico City? Follow Matt on twitter @Matt_Schoch_ Check out the Locked on Pistons Podcast below.https://t.co/DOqYFcaAWa. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After the Austin Spurs beat the Sioux Falls Skyforce 116-107. I had chance to speak with Jordan Green after the game. I get Jordan’s thoughts on a solid team win for the Spurs. I also asked Jordan what it was like to play against Marcus Smart in High school. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike O'Hagan with Canishoopus joins the podcast to chat Minnesota Timberwolves and preview the upcoming match up on 12-04 against the Mavericks. Are the Wolves over achieving thus far? What’s changed for Wiggins this year? Is a big trade deadline move ahead for Wolves in 2020? Mavs Wolves game preview. You can follow Mike on Twitter here ‪@mikleohagan‬. Check out Mike’s work here https://www.canishoopus.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy Turkey day! Sam Copper Co-host of the Time line podcast joins me as we discuss all things Phoenix Suns. What stands out the most for the Suns improved start to 2019? What do the Suns look like with DeAndre Ayton back in the lineup? Mavs Suns preview for 11-29.Give Sam a follow ‪@scooperhoops‬ Check out Sam’s podcast here ⬇️ https://art19.com/shows/the-timeline-a-phoenix-suns-pod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Mavs and Clippers get ready to go to battle on 11-26 in Dallas. Friend of the show Garrett Chorpenning joins me to preview the game and discuss load management for the Clippers. You can follow Garret on Twitter here ‪@gachorpenning‬ You can check out Garrett’s work with Clipperholics here https://clipperholics.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Podcaster and writer with ‪@unstoppablebaby‬ Daniel Hardee joins me on this episode. Daniel was live at the ACC to witness the Mavs 142-94 win over the Golden State. I Review Daniel’s live in game Luka experience. How good is Luka? I get Daniel’s thoughts on the game plan for the Warriors moving forward this season. You can follow Daniel on Twitter here ‪@DHardee_SBN Check our Daniel’s work with SB nation here https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonathan Macri with Knicks Film School joins the podcast to talk the struggles of Dennis Smith Jr. and the return of K.P to MSG.  Follow Jonathan on Twitter ‪@JCMacriNBA‬Check out Jonathan’s work herehttps://knicksfilmschool.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mavs come away with their 3rd road victory in the young season with a 131-111 win over the Cavaliers. ‪@James_Laughery7 ‬host of ‪@_EverythingCavs‬ joins the pod to recap the game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

‪What better way to celebrate episode 100 with @TylerAtoms joining the pod to help dissect the first Mavericks loss of the season.‬ What went wrong in 121-119 loss to the Blazers? NBA Challenge overturned? Opportunities where this young squad can improve. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Friend of the pod R.C ‪@SenorTakes‬ joins me as we recap the preseason for your Dallas Mavericks. K.P looks readyHas Justin Jackson earned a starting job?Is Jalen Brunson being over looked?Will Carlisle have a bull pen approach with the starting unit? Will this team be able to play defense when it matters? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Willie Lutz Co-expert with ‪Pelican ‬Debrief joins the podcast to talk New Orleans Pelicans. A.D departure from the pelicans. Did the Pelicans get enough value from AD? What’s the future hold for this young core? Does Zion Williamson have a position in the NBA? Can this team stay healthy? You can follow Willie on Twitter ‪@willie_lutz. You can check out Willie’s work here https://pelicandebrief.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe Mullinax joins the pod as we chat Memphis Grizzlies.The Core 4 are no more.Expectations versus reality The Parsons departure.The realistic timeframe for these cubs to grow up?You can follow Joe Mullinax on Twitter @JoeMullinaxYou can check out Joe‘s work here https://www.grizzlybearblues.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.