Mavs beat writer Mike Curtis of the Dallas Morning News, joins the show to talk about the Mavs GM hire and having the 9th overall pick

The Dallas Mavericks' selection of the 9th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft sparks mixed reactions, with fans expressing disappointment over the team's late-season push that may have cost them a higher draft position. Mike Curtis, Mavs beat writer for the Dallas Morning News, joins Sean and RJ to break down the implications of the draft pick and the hiring of Mike Schmitz as the new general manager. Curtis shares his initial impressions of Schmitz, highlighting his strong basketball acumen and talent evaluation skills, particularly in the draft, while noting that his leadership style and collaboration with Masai Ujiri remain to be seen. The conversation explores the Mavericks' need for a guard to complement Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, with prospects like Mikel Brown Jr. and Phylon emerging as potential fits. Curtis also discusses the team’s strategy around the draft, including the possibility of trades and the importance of finding a player who can shoot and contribute immediately. The episode closes with a look at Kyrie Irving’s potential return and the excitement surrounding the Flagg-Irving duo.