Inside The Mavs: New Trade Rumors, Free Agency & More - Podcast

The 'Inside The Mavs' podcast returns with special guest Michael Scotto of HoopsHype to discuss the latest rumors surrounding Dallas, NBA Summer League, and more.

DALLAS — On the latest episode of 'Inside The Mavs,' Kevin Gray and I return with special guest Michael Scotto of HoopsHype to discuss latest Dallas Mavericks free agency rumors, Summer League takeaways, and more. 

Among Scotto's recent reporting includes a mention of "exploratory interest" from the Mavs in free agents Kelly Oubre Jr. and Derrick Jones Jr., which was discussed during the episode, along with the other latest information.  

I provide some updates after returning from Las Vegas, along with Scotto's league-wide perspective on the action. We discussed the Mavs' 4-1 record, the play of Jaden Hardy, Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Dereck Lively II, among others, based on their performance and what those around the league are saying about them.

Additionally, Scotto and the crew touch on realistic options for the Mavs late in free agency, along with the Mavs could still make a run a center via trade. Scotto also mentions his latest intel and thoughts on some of the NBA's biggest moves yet to happen, including superstars like Damian Lillard and James Harden. 

Other topics discussed include Jared Dudley's coaching trajectory, the Mavs' assistant coaching hirings, and Jason Kidd's future as the head coach ahead of the 2023-24 season. 

You can watch the full episode of 'Inside The Mavs' in the video below. For those that seek to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, those are options among others as well.  

Check back for the next episode of 'Inside The Mavs' as a detailed look of the team's 4-1 stretch in Summer League will be discussed. Between a deeper focus on Hardy's development, what rookies Lively and Prosper showed, and plenty of other intriguing topics will be focused on.

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Grant Afseth is a Dallas Mavericks reporter for DallasBasketball.com and an NBA reporter for NBA Analysis Network. He previously covered the Indiana Pacers and NBA for CNHI's Kokomo Tribune and various NBA teams for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. Follow him on Twitter (@grantafseth), Facebook (@grantgafseth), and YouTube (@grantafseth).

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