Dallas Mavericks are prioritizing 3 things in free agency this summer

The Dallas Mavericks are expecting to be players in free agency this summer. Marc Stein reports the three priorities for the team.

Dallas Mavericks fans are hopeful that 2019 is the year, the one where the team lands the big fish in free agency or wins the draft lottery. Both are possible in the coming months. Supporters want it to be the season where the Mavs return to the playoffs too.

Expect the Mavericks to be active this summer. They have Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis to build around, but Dallas needs more help to contend. The Mavs will have cap space. They must use it wisely to improve their roster for next season and beyond.

3 priorities

Marc Stein sent out his latest newsletter on April 30. Fans can read the full edition here.

In it, Stein reports that the Dallas Mavericks are prioritizing “Shooters, athleticism, and veterans”.  Those are perfect for the organization. Grabbing a floor spacer with athleticism improves their offense significantly. Dallas is also going to want a veteran with postseason experience come playoff time because their current roster is severely lacking.

Stein notes that the Mavs are still finalizing their plans for free agency, so things could change. He also states Dallas is likely to target a two-way wing if it misses out on the star free agents.

Final thoughts

The Dallas Mavericks have three priorities in free agency this summer. They are hoping to contend next season and additions will be necessary to make that a reality.

Expect the Mavs to target a third star first. If they strike out, adding pieces on short-term deals is the best alternative. The Mavericks do not want to overspend to sign a role player. They need to use their cap space wisely to maximize the time while Luka is still on his rookie contract.

The Smoking Cuban will have all the latest news and rumors for fans this summer, so checking back with us is a must.