The Dallas Mavericks have reached a multiyear partnership with Audacy that will make “105.3 The Fan” KRLD-FM the team’s official flagship radio station.
The agreement will make Mavericks games available to more than 9 million listeners across North Texas, with additional distribution in outlying markets through the Texas State Network.
“105.3 The Fan has built tremendous equity in the market with sports fans across North Texas, and we’re excited to bring the Dallas Mavericks to the Audacy family,” Mavericks Chief Communications Officer Gina Miller says in a news release. “This partnership is about giving Mavs fans more ways to connect with the team, from game broadcasts to weekly programming, while significantly expanding our reach across Texas. Plainly put, we want to give our fans more Mavs content, wherever they are.”
Chuck Cooperstein, who is entering his 22nd year as the NBA team’s radio play-by-play voice, will call all regular-season games alongside analyst Brian Dameris.
The partnership also will include several new weekly programs featuring the team and its personnel. “Mavs Insider Access” will feature conversations with Mavericks personnel, including President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri, General Manager Mike Schmitz, Head Coach Dusty May and current players.
“Inside the Mavs with Chuck Cooperstein” will feature Cooperstein discussing the team, the NBA and the stories shaping the season, while “Mavs Basketball Hour” will provide analysis of the team, its games, roster and broader NBA headlines.
“Mavs Beyond the Court,” airing weekly on KRLD, will focus on the Mavericks’ business operations, community involvement, culture and impact across North Texas.
“This partnership is an amazing addition to everything we’ve built for our listeners,” says Gavin Spittle, Vice President of News/Talk/Sports, Audacy Dallas. “At The Fan, we can’t wait to keep expanding our multiplatform experience to deliver the best content to sports fans. Serving as the proud, 100,000-watt home of the Dallas Mavericks is something we are truly excited about.”
The Mavericks said their complete TV and radio broadcast schedule will be released before the start of the season.
Games will be available on KRLD, as well as nationwide through the Audacy app, website and SiriusXM.