Other than the significant buzz Dennis Smith Jr. has created with his explosive play in the Las Vegas Summer League, It’s been a fairly quiet offseason for the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas drafted drafted Smith Jr., signed back the ever-selfless franchise legend, Dirk Nowitzki, to a 2-year, $10-million deal and made a very "meh" trade with the Miami Heat that netted them Josh McRoberts’ expiring contract and a future 2nd rounder for A.J. Hammons.
Before free agency started, it was being reported that Nerlens Noel wasn’t just the Mavs biggest priority, but their "only priority.