Dallas Is DESPERATE For a Floor General AND Big Men , Their Free Agency Targets Prove It

Alright, Emerald City! You won't believe what's happening down in Dallas right now. While we're all geared up for the Mariners' early season grind and already thinking about the Seahawks, the NBA scene is absolutely buzzing with free agency fever. The Mavericks, fresh off a wild week that saw them make a surprise coaching hire in Dusty May and add four new rookies, are now full-speed ahead into free agency. And let me tell you, they've got some serious holes to fill if they want to take any pressure off Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg. Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz are pivoting hard, and the urgency is undeniable.

Mavs Facing HUGE Roster Gaps

Think about this: it's not even clear if Dereck Lively II will be healthy by the start of the regular season, which could be a massive problem from day one. Plus, the Mavericks could *actually* lose three centers in free agency! Marvin Bagley III, who only played 22 games for them, apparently showed just how much Dallas needs a floor-spacing big. They're sitting with 10 players under contract right now, not counting those new rookies, and they've got that non-tax midlevel exception worth $15.1 million and a $5.4 million biannual exception to play with. Negotiations kick off Tuesday at 5 p.m., with contracts able to be signed July 6. They need a veteran floor general to ease the offensive load, and a whole lot of help in the paint.

Who's On Their Wish List? Early Targets Emerging

So, who are they looking at to plug these gaping holes? Bruce Brown, age 29, is definitely on their radar.

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He was with the Denver Nuggets last season, putting up 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. The guy played all 82 games and shot a solid 38.5% from beyond the arc, proving to be one of the most reliable players in the league. Then there's John Collins, 28, from the LA Clippers. He averaged 13.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assist. Dallas needs a big man who can stretch the floor, and Collins fits that bill perfectly, shooting over 40% from deep on 3.4 attempts over the last two seasons. He’s efficient inside and crashes the glass, too.

Backcourt and Bench Help Are Must-Haves

But wait, there's more. Javonte Green, 32, from the No. 1-seeded Detroit Pistons, is another name in the mix. He dropped 6.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, playing all 82 games as a durable guard. He brought toughness, defense, athleticism, and was a reliable scoring option off the bench. The guy even racked up 102 steals, second only to Ausar Thompson on his team! Finally, Collin Sexton, an 8-year vet at 27, could be huge for their backcourt. After starting the season with the Hornets and then getting traded to the Bulls, he put up 15.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists overall. As a backup option to Kyrie Irving, he’s more than capable of initiating offense, especially considering he averaged 17.5 points and 2.9 rebounds on 41% three-point shooting in his 26 games with Chicago. The clock is ticking on free agency, and what the Mavs do next could completely redefine their upcoming season. Will they land these guys? Will they find the right pieces to compete? We'll be watching every single move, even if they aren't rocking our green and blue!

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