More than any other team in the league, the Mavericks’ situation requires perspective. They could clear the decks and have a ton of cap space or bring back the same team with very little extra or do something in between.
Dirk Nowitzki, though a free agent, is not going anywhere, and the greatest player in franchise history proved this season that he still has a lot to offer. However, the Mavericks have not won a playoff series since their 2011 NBA championship season, and an aging roster faltered late this season after an impressive start.
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Let’s take a look at their free agents, salary cap space and assets for this summer before breaking down what needs to be done.