A Look Into Future Mavericks Free Agent Targets

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Apr 23, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban react during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Although the 2016 NBA season hasn’t gotten underway yet, I’m going to look into possible free agent targets for the Dallas Mavericks next summer.

Finding a star free agent and bringing him to Dallas has been nearly impossible the last few years. There is certainly always huge names being targeted every year. But, there’s an issue with that. You have to bring the guys in. Wanting them isn’t enough.

Some names that have had serious talks with Dallas and ended up going elsewhere include Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, DeAndre Jordan, Hassan Whiteside, and Mike Conley.

The most brutal miss was DeAndre Jordan in a landslide. Dallas had a verbal agreement with Jordan, and the day Mark Cuban went to sign him, he was basically forced to return to Los Angeles. Not that he didn’t want to go back, but he certainly wasn’t given much of another option when Clippers teammates showed up at his house on signing night.

This offseason features some huge names, just like most years. Another key factor to this time around is the salary cap rising once again. Dallas certainly look to bring in a max contract guy, and they’ll also more than likely be prepared for the letdown they normally receive. Here’s some guys that will be targeted.

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