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Meanwhile, on Wednesday evening, all eyes will be on number one overall pick Cooper Flagg, who would have been viewed as the top draft prospect in recent NBA history had it not been for Victor Wembanyama, whom he will be taking the floor against in his first game.
With playmakers like Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg on the roster, Dallas could give opponents fits throughout the campaign. On Tuesday, head coach Jason Kidd was asked about the team’s length and whether that attribute makes the Mavericks the NBA’s strongest team.
The Dallas Mavericks are entering the season with a lot of hope as No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg embarks on his rookie campaign. CBS Sports writer Colin Ward-
Additionally, the Mavericks still have Klay Thompson, who shot 39.1% from deep on 7.7 attempts per game last season and has championship experience. The team is also expecting a big leap from third-year big man Dereck Lively II, who should be a fantastic fit alongside Anthony Davis due to his height and paint presence.
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Max is the middle man of the Mavs Moneyball power rankings, but this is quite solid for a guy who came here in the circumstances he did. Christie was a polarizing player for the committee, as those who loved him had him in the 40’s in total points. Those who didn’t? High 20’s.
Hall of Famer Rick Welts returns to the NBA to lead the Dallas Mavericks, guiding the franchise through transition and planning a new arena by 2031.
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The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have exercised their fourth-year team option on center Dereck Lively II for the 2026-27 season.