DALLAS — With the NBA playoffs over — finally, mercifully, for the Dallas Mavericks, who participated in none of the postseason for the first time since Luka Doncic’s 2018-19 rookie season — it’s time for Mavericks action to resume again.
As the June 22 draft and June 30 start to free agency loom, many expect major shifts and roster-building changes throughout the league. The Mavericks — with the No. 10 overall pick, Kyrie Irving’s future and an additional six free agents in play — will likely be at the core of the frenzy.
Who will present their biggest obstacles? Ahead of the NBA’s annual offseason hoopla, here’s how the Mavericks compare to the 10 Western Conference teams that finished ahead of them in the 2022-23 standings.