Dallas Mavericks

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 18: Kevin Love

Mavericks at the trade deadline: Kevin Love and his impact

Mavericks: Would Kobe have saved the Mavs?

Mavericks: Dirk is the true definition of MLK DAY

Mavericks Trade Talk: Are Julius Randle AND Jordan Clarkson possibilities?

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 20: Harrison Barnes

Should the Dallas Mavericks ship Harrison Barnes?

BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 6: Dirk Nowitzki

Why Dirk returning next season HELPS the Mavericks rebuild

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 28: DeMarcus Cousins

How the Mavericks can turn Nerlens Noel into DeMarcus Cousins

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 17: Dennis Smith Jr.

Dallas Mavericks: Should the Mavericks trade Dennis Smith Jr?

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 20: J.J. Barea

Why the playoffs are suddenly a possibility for the Dallas Mavericks

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 13: Nerlens Noel

Mavericks: What the Nerlens Noel injury means for his future

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 04: Seth Curry #30 of the Dallas Mavericks (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Mavericks: Return of Curry could alter starting lineup

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 28: LeBron James

Dallas Mavericks: Lebron James to Mavericks?

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 20: Harrison Barnes

Dallas Mavericks get huge win over Washington Wizards

MEMPHIS, TN - OCTOBER 26: Dirk Nowitzki

Dallas Mavericks: What is the cause of the Mavericks early slump?

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Which is worse for Mavericks: Last place in NBA or eighth seed in West?

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 18: Dennis Smith Jr.

Mavericks: Dennis Smith Jr proves he ‘gets it’ against Draymond Green

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 03: A Dallas Mavericks cheerleader performs at American Airlines Center on March 3, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks: Why Game One Could Not Have Gone Better

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 18: Dennis Smith Jr.

Mavericks: Smith Jr, Noel shine in Mavs season opener

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 04: Dennis Smith Jr.

Dallas Mavericks: A concerning win over the Orlando Magic?

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 01: Nerlens Noel

Dallas Mavericks: Assessing the logjam in the frontcourt

DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: Harrison Barnes

Dallas Mavericks torch the Chicago Bulls

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 19: Russell Westbrook

Mavericks Player Comparison: Is Dennis Smith Jr the next Russell Westbrook?

DALLAS, TX - APRIL 11: Former NFL quarterback Tony Romo

Dallas Mavericks: Should the Mavericks look to add DeAndre Jordan?

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 25: Nerlens Noel

The Mavericks must show Nerlens Noel the love this season

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Stephen Curry

Mavericks: Why Seth Curry is primed to explode this season

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 25: Nerlens Noel

Dallas Mavericks: Time to rethink long-term plans with Nerlens Noel

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 22: Seth Curry

Dallas Mavericks: Expect a big trade this season

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Dallas Mavericks should expect a bad season, per ESPN