Mavs Season Opener Preview Spurs | Starting Lineup, Injury Updates & Key Storylines

The wait is over — Mavericks basketball is back! In Episode 3 of Mavs Pulse, Grant Afseth (DallasHoopsJournal.com & Roundtable.io), Blake Elliott (105.3 The Fan), and Seth break down everything you need to know heading into the season opener against the Spurs. We dive into Jason Kidd’s expected starting lineup, the latest injury updates on Daniel Gafford, Danté Exum, Caleb Martin, and Brandon Williams, and what to watch for as Dallas begins its 2025–26 campaign. We also discuss the team’s identity heading into the season, rotation decisions, and how the Mavs’ new “tall-ball” approach matches up with Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Subscribe for weekly Mavericks content all season long.