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Mavericks finally eye the Dirk Nowitzki reunion fans have been waiting for
In an appearance on the DLLS Mavs Podcast, Dirk Nowitzki hinted at a reunion with the Dallas Mavericks in the future.
P.J. Washington's starting spot with the Mavericks isn't as safe as it once was
The Dallas Mavericks added multiple players this summer who could end up starting over P.J. Washington. Both Santi Aldama and Morez Johnson Jr. have a case to start at power forward.
Answer to Mavericks' backup point guard problem may already be on the roster
The Dallas Mavericks' backup point guard spot is one of the biggest holes on the roster, but Naji Marshall could quietly provide them relief in this area.
Santi Aldama's shooting will immediately be put to the test on the Mavericks
Santi Aldama brings much-needed shooting to the Dallas Mavericks, but his 3-point consistency will be crucial to his fit.
Mavericks’ stance on P.J. Washington may be clearer after Dusty May's quote
P.J. Washington has been in trade rumors for the Dallas Mavericks, but Dusty May's recent quote proves Dallas doesn't plan on trading Washington yet.
Mavericks' 'interesting' Daniel Gafford trade dilemma has an obvious answer
The Dallas Mavericks are in a dilemma when it comes to keeping or trading Daniel Gafford, but they should keep him ahead of next season.
Sergio De Larrea may already be the answer to the Mavericks’ backcourt hole
Sergio De Larrea, who showed promise during the NBA Summer League, could be the Dallas Mavericks' solution to their backup point guard problem if he improves his shooting.
Morez Johnson Jr.’s path to a big role in Dallas is far easier thanks to Dusty May
It's hard to envision a big role for Morez Johnson Jr. given the Dallas Mavericks' crowded frontcourt, but Dusty May's love for the young man gives him a path to that role.
Zaccharie Risacher's Most Improved Player case is hiding in plain sight
Zaccharie Risacher's Most Improved case may be hiding in plain sight, and a trade to the Dallas Mavericks could allow him to finally break out.
Mavericks have an ideal trade solution to the Lakers' frontcourt hole
The Los Angeles Lakers need more center depth to be competitive in the Western Conference, and the Dallas Mavericks would be an ideal trade partner. Dallas has a surplus of center depth, and they could look to trade the Lakers Daniel Gafford.
Mavericks' next Derrick Jones Jr. may already be on the roster
The Dallas Mavericks' next Derrick Jones Jr. may already be on the roster: Tobi Lawal. Lawal's dunking, defense, energy, and upside as a shooter should help him grow into a similar player.
Exclusive: Monta Ellis returns home with a clear vision for Alcorn State basketball
Former Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis is now the general manager of Alcorn State men's basketball, and he returns home to Mississippi with a clear goal: building a winning culture at Alcorn State.
Morez Johnson Jr. must make an offensive leap to fit with the Mavericks
Morez Johnson Jr. faces an immediate shooting challenge as he looks to fit alongside Cooper Flagg and Dereck Lively II on the Dallas Mavericks.
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.
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