Why The Mavs Are Poised for a Playoff Push Behind Cooper Flagg | Dallas Mavericks Podcast

The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2026-27 NBA season with a roster built to push past last year's struggles, and the results of the Mavs' annual fan survey are in. Cooper Flagg heads into year two as Kyrie Irving makes his return, raising the question of just how much better this Dallas Mavericks team can actually be.

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Nick Angstadt and Isaac Harris break down the Mavs 2026 fan survey, digging into projected win totals, playoff ceiling, and where Dallas stacks up in a crowded Western Conference. They discuss Masai Ujiri's early impact as Mavericks President, new head coach Dusty May, and roster names like PJ Washington, Naji Marshall, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II, Max Christie, Zaccharie Risacher, Sergio De Larrea, and Morez Johnson Jr. Tune in for a full breakdown of the Mavericks' biggest strengths, weaknesses, and starting lineup questions heading into the NBA season.

0:00 Mavs Ready to Win This Year?
5:28 New Swing Players Debate
13:45 Biggest Strength And Weakness
21:01 Starting Lineup Decision
27:41 Masai Ujiri Fan Sentiment

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