The Dallas Mavericks find themselves facing a tough decision: should the Mavs tank the rest of the NBA season or push forward, especially with rookies like Cooper Flagg and stars like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving impacted by injuries? With critical draft picks, cap implications, and the future of the franchise at stake, the Mavericks’ direction could shape their place in the Western Conference and the wider NBA landscape. Nick Angstadt and Isaac Harris break down the Mavs' current struggles, potential tanking scenarios, and how players like Klay Thompson, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, and D'Angelo Russell factor into both the present and future of the Dallas Mavericks. They discuss GM decisions, cap space challenges, and trade possibilities surrounding veterans including Anthony Davis, as well as the impact of Jason Kidd, Patrick Dumont, and the rest of the front office. Get insightful analysis on how the Mavs can build around Cooper Flagg, what Kyrie Irving's timeline means for the season, and whether tanking is the only realistic path forward for Dallas. Tune in for comprehensive NBA coverage, in-depth Dallas Mavericks talk, and analysis on draft prospects, team strategy, and what it means for the Mavs’ long-term success. 0:00 Mavs' Dire Tanking Situation 13:39 Should Mavericks Trade Vets? 23:34 Draft Prospects & Tanking Value Locked On Mavs TEXT LINE: Support the show and get texts from Nick & Isaac on every Mavs Rumors, News Updates, Game Previews, Q&As, & More… 📲 https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmavs 📲 TEXT: 214-643-8637 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mavericks/ 🎧 Apple https://buff.ly/2nE23zM 🎧 Spotify https://buff.ly/2D9kZgK 🎧 YouTube Music https://buff.ly/3LCb3gh 🎧 Pocket Casts https://pca.st/bPVO 🎧 Overcast https://buff.ly/34r6SOi 🎧 Castbox https://buff.ly/4bAM0EL 🎧 Audible https://buff.ly/3SjqZZm 🎧 Himalaya http://bit.ly/2pS463P 🎧 Audacy https://bit.ly/2SydQib Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA 📲 Follow Locked On Mavs on Twitter - https://twitter.com/LockedOnMavs 📲 Follow Locked On Mavs on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lockedonmavs 📲 Follow Locked On Mavs on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonmavericks 📲 Isaac Harris Twitter https://twitter.com/IsaacLHarris 📲 Nick Angstadt Twitter https://twitter.com/NickVanExit 📲 Nick Angstadt TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nickvanexit 📲 Nick Angstadt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nickvanexit 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers OLIPOPGet a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you. SKIMSShop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.   OpenPhoneStreamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at www.openphone.com/lockedonnba WayFairGive your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #CooperFlagg #AnthonyDavis #KyrieIrving #DallasMavericks #Dallas #NBA #Mavericks #Mavs #DallasMavs #MFFL