The Dallas Mavericks continue their push in the NBA season, with draft talk heating up as Mavs fans watch Cooper Flagg and evaluate prospects like Darius Acuff. What do the Mavs need to help Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, and how does the team's performance impact their lottery position? Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) & Slightly Biased (Slightly Biased) break down the Mavericks' loss to the Atlanta Hawks, discuss the visible frustration from Cooper Flagg, and dive deep into NBA draft prospects, lottery standings, and team-building around stars. Hear insights and analysis on Mavs players, including PJ Washington and Dereck Lively II, and get updates on figures like Jason Kidd. They also discuss other NBA teams and prospects, such as the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, Utah Jazz, and draft hopefuls like Kingston Flemings, Mikel Brown Jr, and Keaton Wagler.   00:00 Darius Acuff Draft Debate 09:24 Mavs Tank & Lottery Standings 20:12 Cooper Flagg's Frustration & Game Analysis     TEXT LINE: Be a Locked On Mavs Insider to support the show and get texts from Nick & Isaac on every Mavs Rumors, News Updates, Game Previews, Q&As, & More… 📲 https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmavs 📲 TEXT: 214-643-8637     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.  📲https://lockedonmavericks.supercast.com/       Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  📺 Locked On Mavericks YouTube Channel 🎧 Locked On Mavericks Podcast Platforms     📲 Follow Locked On Mavs on Socials - Locked On Mavs Twitter @LockedOnMavs - Locked On Mavs Instagram LockedOnMavs   - Nick Angstadt Twitter @NickVanExit - Nick Angstadt TikTok NickVanExit - Nick Angstadt Instagram @NickVanExit   - Isaac Harris Twitter @IsaacLHarris - Isaac Harris Instagram @IsaacLHarris_     Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba     📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers     TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.   ZocDoc Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/LOCKEDONNBA to find and instantly book a doctor you love today.    Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.  Wayfair. Every style. Every home.    DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.  Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.  DoorDash. In your bag all season long.   Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist.  Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.    5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   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.