The Dallas Mavericks focused on bringing back their talent in free agency 2019. They had three restricted free agents and others hitting the open market. The Mavs moved quickly on their men.
As soon as free agency opened, they agreed to a five-year max contract with building block Kristaps Porzingis. It did not take the front office long to have handshake deals with Maxi Kleber, Dorian Finney-Smith, and J.J. Barea either. The Mavericks also worked out an extension for Dwight Powell.
It did not stop Dallas from making additions, but it gave the team continuity around their young core.