Dallas Mavericks Tank Update + Mark Cuban Throwing Jason Kidd Under the Bus

April 2, 2026·20 min·2 clips

Mark Cuban sparked drama by throwing Jason Kidd under the bus in a recent interview, revealing potential secrets about the Luka trade.

Dalton Trigg opens the solo episode by welcoming listeners and immediately introducing two main topics: the Mavericks' tanking status and drama involving Mark Cuban and Jason Kidd. He provides a detailed breakdown of the team's remaining six-game schedule, including matchups against the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, and Chicago Bulls. Trigg analyzes the tank-a-thon standings, noting the Mavericks hold a one-game lead over New Orleans and Memphis for the sixth spot, with fifth place essentially out of reach. He references historical tanking incidents, like the Devin Harris and Salah Mejri game affecting draft odds. The host then shifts to discussing Mark Cuban's recent podcast appearance where Cuban expressed regret for selling the team to Adelson and DeMont and criticized former GM Nico Harrison. Trigg focuses on Cuban implying Jason Kidd knew about the Luka Doncic trade beforehand, contrasting this with Kidd's stunned reaction at the time. He theorizes Kidd and Nico might have had an agreement for Nico to take full public responsibility. Trigg examines Kidd's response when asked by Brad Townsend, where Kidd deflected with 'When are we going to move on?' instead of denying involvement. The host evaluates Kidd's coaching performance, suggesting he's been a top-15 coach but may have relied too heavily on Luka, calling him a potential 'Luka merchant'. Trigg discusses fan disengagement since the trade, admitting he hasn't watched every game this season. He speculates on Kidd's future, noting the coach's clock starts next season if he remains, with performance tied to the Cooper Flagg era. The episode includes sponsor reads for Shantyman Premium Jerky and ShipStation. Trigg briefly mentions an NBA executive comparing Cam Boozer to Luka Doncic, which he dismisses. He concludes by thanking listeners and promoting his new home office setup.

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A candid Dallas check-in where tank-a-thon stakes, Mark Cuban's Jason Kidd comments, and fan disengagement shape a restless franchise moment.

The Mavs Step Back Podcast frames Dallas' final six games around a simple but uneasy question: how secure is the team's tank-a-thon spot? Dalton Trigg weighs whether a win or two could alter the Mavericks' path, then connects that standings math to the broader frustration around…

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