What happened: Dallas has already matched New York's offer sheet to restricted free agent Moussa Cisse, keeping the center on a two-year, $4.7 million contract. Per Stein, the Mavericks are considering an emergency podcast episode to discuss the move.

Why it matters: The deal is only half-guaranteed until it locks in fully on Oct. 1, leaving Dallas a window to move on if plans change. An episode would mark the team's first extended public comment on the retention beyond the transaction itself.

What to watch: Watch for whether the Mavericks actually record the podcast episode Stein referenced and any further comment on Dallas's frontcourt plans for 2026-27.