Dallas Mavericks 2026/27 Season Outlook

The Dallas Mavericks are entering a new era under Masai Ujiri with a bold approach centred on rebuilding on the fly around Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving. The team has undergone major changes, including front-office updates, a revamped coaching staff, and the addition of six new players, including Morez Johnson Jr., Sergio De Larrea, and Max Christie. This raises questions about team cohesion, playmaking depth, and the potential of a positionless basketball style.   Join us as we analyze the Mavericks' crowded wing rotation, Kyrie Irving’s return from injury, and the organization’s prospects for young talent like Max Christie. We also discuss Daniel Gafford’s uncertain future, lineup experiments under Dusty May, and how Dallas compares in the competitive Western Conference. Will this overhaul help the Mavericks make a push for the play-in tournament, or is it just the beginning of a longer rebuild?   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.