Mavericks' top free agency target couldn't be more obvious after playoff explosion

After his 43-point masterclass off the bench against the Denver Nuggets over the weekend, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu should be at the top of the Dallas Mavericks' free agency wish list this summer.

Ayo Dosunmu is the full package

Dallas desperately needs to strengthen their backcourt behind Kyrie Irving, add 3-point shooting, and improve their perimeter defense, and Dosunmu would bring all of those things. He averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 41.4 percent from downtown after being traded to the Timberwolves from the Chicago Bulls, and he has only increased his production during the first four games of the playoffs.

Dosunmu is a key reason that Minnesota is leading the Denver Nuggets 3-1 in the first round, and the numbers prove this. He's putting up 22.8 points and 4.0 assists per outing while shooting 64 percent from the field and 52.9 percent from long range, showing the Mavericks exactly why they should sign him to the mid-level exception this summer.

Dosunmu had an incredible dress rehearsal the last time he was in Dallas, as he put up an 18-point triple-double, and Mavs fans fell in love with him at that moment. They knew that he'd be a strong fit as they try to build a complementary roster around Cooper Flagg, and his huge Game 4 performance further illustrated that.

Dosunmu was knocking down threes off the dribble and catch, scoring at all three levels, and letting his energy and passion ignite the game. His poise and balanced offensive attack helped lead the Timberwolves to a huge win with Anthony Edwards sidelined for most of the game, and he'd be an excellent Maverick if they can get their hands on him this summer.

His fit in Dallas is undeniable

The Anthony Davis trade allowed Dallas to gain some serious financial flexibility, and with access to the full non-taxpayer mid-level exception, they have the chance to bring in a high-impact free agent. Dosunmu fits that mold to a tee, and he'd give the Mavericks everything that they need.

He can play alongside Irving as an off-ball floor spacer and defensive clog or lead the offense while Irving is on the bench, all while being an elite point-of-attack defender. His 6-foot-4 frame and 6-foot-11 wingspan help him pester some of the NBA's best guards, and every part about his game would fit what Dallas is trying to build right now.

They want to put a tough-nosed, defense-first squad around Flagg, and with their desire to improve their shooting, Dosunmu checks every box. It's not going to be easy to sign him away from the Timberwolves, but if they look elsewhere, Dallas should be all over him.

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