As the 2023 NBA Draft fast approaches, with just over two weeks left in the regular season, a new team has entered draft discussions: the Dallas Mavericks.
For most of the season, the Mavs have been seen as middle-of-the-pack playoff contenders, coming off their first playoff series win in 11 years. Now, the Mavs face an uphill battle just to avoid the play-in game with only six games remaining. While there could be hope, given that the Mavs are just two wins behind the six-seed Minnesota Timberwolves, the Mavs face a somewhat difficult schedule to close the year after losing back-to-back games against the Charlotte Hornets.