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Daniel Gafford's rollercoaster year sets him up for a Mavericks bounce-back
After injuries and the lack of a true point guard set him back last season, Daniel Gafford is poised to have a stellar season for the Dallas Mavericks.
Tobi Lawal's shooting concerns won't stop him from making an impact for the Mavericks
Despite not being a great 3-point shooter yet, Dallas Mavericks rookie Tobi Lawal has the potential to develop into a rotation piece.
Dirk Nowitzki validates Cooper Flagg's potential with bold prediction for next season
In a recent episode of the "DLLS Mavs" podcast, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki gave his go-ahead when asked if he thinks Cooper Flagg can make the All-Star game this season.
Mavericks shouldn't rush into a Kyrie Irving or Daniel Gafford trade decision
The Dallas Mavericks need to wait on making any big Kyrie Irving or Daniel Gafford trade until the trade deadline in order to maximize the players' value while not leaving any holes in the roster that cannot be addressed.
Mavericks need Cooper Flagg to rediscover the skill that made him a monster at Duke
The Dallas Mavericks need Cooper Flagg to rediscover his 3-point shooting next season, as he struggled in this area last season. He was an excellent shooter at Duke, but his numbers decreased for Dallas.
Mavericks dodged a Kawhi Leonard headache after NBA's harsh punishment
The Dallas Mavericks made the right decision not to trade for Kawhi Leonard, as he will be surrounded by drama for the rest of his career due to the LA Clippers violating the salary cap circumvention rules when signing him in 2021.
Clippers' hefty Kawhi Leonard punishment is fantastic news for the Mavericks
The NBA just took five first-round picks away from the LA Clippers upon their investigation into how they violated the salary cap circumvention rules with Kawhi Leonard, meaning that the Dallas Mavericks have a much more promising future than them.
Mavericks' Dwight Powell decision opens door to Luka Doncic reunion on the Lakers
The Dallas Mavericks' decision to not re-sign Dwight Powell in free agency gives the Los Angeles Lakers the chance to reunite him with Luka Doncic.
P.J. Washington's impact will benefit from Kyrie Irving’s return to the Mavericks
Kyrie Irving's return from an ACL tear for the Dallas Mavericks will help P.J. Washington's on-court impact. He will no longer be forced into a bigger offensive role than he is accustomed to.
Bleacher Report's Morez Johnson Jr. prediction is a harsh reality check for Mavericks
Bleacher Report doesn't believe that Morez Johnson Jr. will have a significant role as a rookie for the Dallas Mavericks, raising the question of whether the Mavs made the right choice to draft him.
Morez Johnson Jr.'s best position for Mavericks isn't what he's listed at
Despite commonly being listed as a power forward, Morez Johnson Jr.'s best long-term position for the Dallas Mavericks is center.
Mavericks' new-look roster should fix last season's weakness that made little sense
The Dallas Mavericks' size didn't translate to offensive rebounds last season. That could change in a big way with their revamped roster.
Bleacher Report throws salt in Mavericks fans’ wounds with Luka Doncic trade ranking
Bleacher Report just dubbed the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic trade as the worst trade in the NBA in the last five years, and this painful fact is unfortunately true.
Jason Kidd's viral Mavericks admission to LeBron James is not as it seems
A quote went viral that Jason Kidd believes that the Dallas Mavericks got lucky in the 2011 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. Despite the immediate uproar, Kidd was clearly joking.
Bleacher Report's senseless mock trade discredits Mavericks' offseason moves
Bleacher Report's latest Dallas Mavericks mock trade ignores their offseason plans, pushing the team toward a rebuild by trading Kyrie Irving before seeing what it built.
Mavericks could be forced to make an uncomfortable trade within their young core
After bringing in Zaccharie Risacher, the Dallas Mavericks could be forced to move on from him or Max Christie down the line if one is outplaying the other.
Sergio De Larrea just proved why his biggest Summer League concern was overblown
Dallas Mavericks rookie Sergio De Larrea shot 3-for-3 from beyond the 3-point line for Spain against Greece on Monday, proving that the biggest concern from Summer League was completely overblown.
Kyrie Irving's slept-on specialty will make Cooper Flagg's life so much easier
Kyrie Irving's 3-point shooting will help make Cooper Flagg's life for the Dallas Mavericks so much easier.
Tarik Biberovic has a major challenge to overcome as a Mavericks rookie
Tarik Biberovic has been a sniper in the EuroLeague for multiple seasons, but it won't be as easy to maintain his level of shooting against NBA defenses for the Dallas Mavericks.
Mavericks fans must look deeper to fully understand Morez Johnson Jr.'s impact
Dallas Mavericks fans need to be patient with Morez Johnson Jr. during his rookie season, as his impact goes way beyond the stat sheet.
Mavericks' death lineup from last year may never even see the floor next season
P.J. Washington is a menace against thinner or shorter bigs when playing as a small-ball five, but the Dallas Mavericks' surplus of bigs may prevent this possibility.
Bleacher Report's harsh Mavericks future ranking is far from the truth
Bleacher Report ranked the Dallas Mavericks as the No. 23 team over the next few years, overlooking their potential and improvements from this offseason.
Mavericks escaped Anthony Davis concern, though Kyrie Irving could keep it alive
The Dallas Mavericks don't have to worry about being stuck in an Anthony Davis dilemma anymore, but Kyrie Irving still exists.
Santi Aldama gives Mavericks something no other big on the roster can
Santi Aldama gives the Dallas Mavericks a dimension their other bigs can't: a 7-footer who can shoot, create, attack, and score at all three levels.
Mavericks must be patient with Tobi Lawal to unlock his potential
The Dallas Mavericks must be patient with rookie forward Tobi Lawal in order to unlock his full potential. His game is still raw.
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