The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for the offseason. They plan to make significant moves to work their way back into contention. Expect the front office to explore every avenue to make that happen.
The first important day in the Mavs offseason calendar is May 14. The NBA is holding the draft lottery that night. The Mavericks need to be selected to move up into the top four, or they will lose their pick to the Atlanta Hawks. Getting a top prospect in the 2019 draft improves the Mavs and gives them another tradeable asset. Dallas has a 26.