3 Interesting storylines to watch in Mavericks Summer League game vs. 76ers

Heading into the offseason, the Dallas Mavericks' goal was to improve their team around Luka Doncic following a disappointing end to this past season which saw them miss out on the Play-In Tournament.

They addressed some needs in free agency, adding Seth Curry and Dante Exum, and they also made a trade for Grant Williams. And in the draft, they selected two solid pieces, too.

Dallas drafted big man Dereck Lively II with the 12th pick and then traded back into the first round to pick up Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Both players are oozing with defensive potential.

For the Mavericks and their fans, Summer League will provide the perfect opportunity to take a close look at these youngsters and evaluate just how well they will fit next to Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

3 Interesting storylines to watch in Mavericks Summer League game vs. 76ers

Plus, all the other players on Dallas’ Summer League roster are getting a chance to show off their skills, too, which could lead to some intriguing options for the Mavericks to consider.

The Mavericks lost their first Summer League game to the Oklahoma City Thunder, as Chet Holmgren and rookie Cason Wallace dominated, wiping the floor with Dallas by the end of the game.

But Summer League is less about wins and losses and more about development. And for Lively, Prosper, and the rest of the squad, that will be crucial heading into the year.

Dallas’ second Summer League game is tonight (Monday, July 10) against the Philadelphia 76ers, so let’s take a look at the three top storylines fans should be paying attention to throughout the game.