Several quality point guard prospects may be available when the Mavericks make their pick in the first round of this year's draft. But with expectations low that a rookie guard would be ready to lead the offense next season, many Mavs fans are pining for Houston's Patrick Beverley as a potential replacement for Rajon Rondo.
As much as Beverley's defense and shooting ability make him an attractive free agent target, Dallas fans are overlooking another younger, cheaper option from the other Texas team. San Antonio's Cory Joseph, just 23 but with four years already in the league, could be a better fit with the team as the Mavericks front office begins seriously constructing a team that's not built around Dirk Nowitzki.