The Dallas Mavericks have officially announced a new multi-year radio partnership with 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM). This deal, revealed on Thursday, makes the Audacy-owned station the team's flagship broadcaster for the first time, significantly expanding the Mavericks' radio audience across North Texas and beyond. The team enters this new broadcast era on a positive note, having recently secured a 149-128 victory over the Chicago Bulls on April 13, 2026, and currently riding a two-game winning streak.

What does the new radio deal involve?

The agreement with Audacy, 105.3 The Fan's parent company, is a major shift for the Mavericks. It ends their five-year contract with 97.1 The Eagle. This partnership is designed to give fans more access to Mavericks content than ever before. Game broadcasts and weekly programming will now reach over nine million potential listeners in North Texas alone through 105.3 The Fan's powerful signal.

Distribution extends further through the Texas State Network. A key component is Audacy's new deal with SiriusXM, which started just days before this announcement. That means fans across the entire United States can tune in to follow the Cooper Flagg Era Mavericks on satellite radio. You can track the team's progress throughout the season on our [standings](/standings) page.

Why is this important for Mavericks fans?

Gina Miller, the Mavericks' chief communications officer, explained the thinking behind the move. "105.3 The Fan has built tremendous equity in the market with sports fans across North Texas," Miller said in a news release. She emphasized the partnership is about connection and reach. "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."

Miller's statement was direct about the goal. "Plainly put, we want to give our fans more Mavs content, wherever they are." The team's recent form shows a 2W-0D-3L record in their last five outings, with the sequence being WWLLL. Maintaining fan engagement during the ups and downs of an 82-game NBA season is a constant challenge. This expanded radio footprint helps achieve that.

Who will be calling the games?

Fans will hear familiar voices on the new flagship station. The Mavericks confirmed that veteran play-by-play announcer Chuck Cooperstein is returning for his 22nd season with the franchise. Cooperstein will once again be paired with analyst Brian Dameris for all 82 regular season games. This marks the third consecutive year the popular broadcast duo will work together.

The continuity in the broadcast booth provides stability for listeners during a period of change for the team's radio home. Financial terms of the agreement with Audacy were not made public. The focus, instead, is on the enhanced fan experience and the massive growth in potential audience. This move aligns the Mavericks with a station that has a deep connection with the local sports scene, which could help attract new listeners during a promising period for the team. For the latest player updates and roster news, fans can always check the official [squad](/squad) page.