Dallas Mavericks: 10 free agent targets for the mid-level exception

Dallas Mavericks: 10 free agent targets for the mid-level exception

The Dallas Mavericks made the leap back into the playoffs this season. They actually underperformed their numbers. The Mavs had the sixth-best point differential in the NBA but finished 13th in winning percentage. Led by the superstar breakout of Luka Doncic, Dallas proved they are going to be a force for the foreseeable future.

They want to take the next step this offseason and become yearly title contenders. Fans know the Mavericks tried to be in the hunt every season with Dirk Nowitzki. Expect the trend to continue with Doncic as the lead man.

The Mavs will be light on cap space this offseason. Internal growth will be part of their improvement. Dallas has two draft picks in the top 31 and multiple assets if they decided to go the trade route. They also have the mid-level exception to use to improve their roster.

10 free agent the Dallas Mavericks could target for the mid-level exception

The mid-level exception is a tool that allows teams over the cap the opportunity to add to their roster in free agency above minimum-salary deals. $9.2 million was the maximum first-year figure for teams over the cap this season. The cap numbers for next year are uncertain because the pandemic caused the NBA to lose revenue.

The mid-level exception can be used on one or split between multiple players. Dallas will rely on it for improvements this offseason. Here are ten soon-to-be free agents the Mavericks could target.

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