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Mark Followill and Brian Dameris jump into Studio 41 to discuss the Mavericks’ hiring of Masai Ujiri as President and Alternate Governor. During the show, breaking news emerges that the Mavs have also hired Mike Schmitz as General Manager. Mark and Brian share their immediate reactions and what the revamped front office could mean as Dallas heads into the NBA Draft Lottery.

It’s the Take Dat With You season finale as Mark Followill and Brian Dameris jump on to unpack the biggest takeaways from the Mavericks’ season. The guys dive into Cooper Flagg’s growth over his rookie year and highlight several other players who made significant jumps, including Naji Marshall and Max Christie. They also walk through the offseason timeline, discuss the assets the Mavs carry into next season, and wrap things up by sharing their favorite games from a memorable year.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris are back on Take Dat Wit You with the latest on Cooper Flagg’s push in the Rookie of the Year race. The guys dive into standout performances around the roster, from Brandon Williams finding real consistency to Daniel Gafford once again reminding opponents that rent is always due in the paint. They close things out by tipping the cap to Klay Thompson for setting a Mavericks franchise record with the most bench threes in a season, and preview a loaded weekend ahead — highlighted by Luka and the Lakers rolling into town.

In this episode of Take Dat Wit You, Mark Followill and Brian Dameris break down Cooper Flagg’s return to peak form as he shakes off the last of his injury recovery. With Daniel Gafford sidelined, the Mavs were forced into a small‑ball look—but P.J. Washington stepped up in a big way, delivering an impressive performance as the starting center.The guys also revisit Khris Middleton’s explosive 35‑point night against the Grizzlies and discuss the ripple effect his presence has had on Flagg’s development. From there, they shift the spotlight to Naji Marshall, who’s taken a noticeable leap this season and is coming off two standout performances that show just how far his game has evolved.

In this episode of Take Dat Wit You, Mark Followill and Brian Dameris break down the Mavericks’ latest roster moves, including the team signing Ryan Nembhard to a multi‑year contract. They also dive into the positive momentum around Khris Middleton choosing to remain in Dallas and what that could mean for his future with the team.The discussion continues with a look at Coach Jason Kidd reaching a major milestone—his 200th win as the Mavericks’ head coach. And to wrap things up, the guys preview the demanding road trip ahead, with the team set to log 8,262 miles over the next two weeks.

In this episode of Take Dat Wit You, Mark Followill and Brian Dameris break down the Mavericks trade of sending Anthony Davis to Washington. They breakdown everything the Mavericks received in return including both players and picks. They get into how this sets up the team’s trajectory for the rest of the year, and why it positions Dallas for long‑term success. The conversation also turns toward the future as they discuss how the franchise is fully committed to building around rising star Cooper Flagg.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris hop right into Studio41 straight from the airport to discuss the Mavericks big win over the Knicks. They talk about the confidence Max Christie is showing on the court and discuss how much of it came from being teammates with the man who has made the 4th most three-pointers in NBA history, Klay Thompson. The guys also discuss how the time off may have benefited Cooper Flagg and how Naji Marshall has turned into Mr. Automatic in the past five games. The guys then take a deeper look at the end of the roster with the impact the two-way players have made lately. Then to finish it off the guys get into how Caleb Martin is returning to his old ways and what type of impact he can make in the 2nd half of the season.

The Mavericks got a much needed win over the Houston Rockets thanks to the return of Anthony Davis. Mark Followill and Brian Dameris discuss what his return means and how Max Christie has caught on fire in the past three games. The guys took a deep dive into where Cooper Flagg currently ranks in NBA's young players and how Jason Kidd is the perfect coach to help him break through the rookie wall. Then to finish it off the guys reflect on how how Brandon Williams has turned into a key contributor for the Mavericks in the past year.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris stop by Studio 41 to breakdown this past rollercoaster of a week for the Mavericks. The guys reflect back on Cooper Flagg's first NBA games as an 18-year old and ask the question if he can be an All-Star this year? They also get into how Naji Marshall has been Mr. Automatic in the paint and how the team has been leaning on Brandon Williams in the clutch.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris come down to Studio41 to breakdown how the Mavericks have turned things around winning 4 of their last 5 games. They discuss how both rookies Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard have had such an immediate impact. The guys also get into Anthony Davis playing at the 5, Klay Thompson's key contributions off the bench, and how Brandon Williams is the perfect lightning and thunder compliment to Ryan Nembhard.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris drop by Studio41 to discuss how the Mavs continue to struggle to close out games. They also get into how both rookies Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard have been making an impact. They discuss the some of the key players on the roster from Naji Marshall showing off against his former team, Max Christie being 5th in NBA 3pt%, and Klay Thompson stepping up as the much needed leader for this team.

Mark Followill and Brian Dameris hop into Studio41 to discuss the Mavericks relieving Nico Harrison of his GM duties.The guys breakdown what this means moving forward as Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi take over as co-interim GMs. They also discuss Cooper Flagg's break out performance against the Bucks and how the newest game plan from Coach Kidd could lead to some more wins.

With the first week of the NBA season over with, Mark Followill and Brian Dameris are here to review where the Mavs first 4 games. The guys breakdown how rookie Cooper Flagg has looked so far and how Anthony Davis and P.J. Washington have been the most consistent players so far. They also discuss the blueprint of this Mavs team and what needs to happen in order for them to break through.