![]() ![]() But if the Mavericks are leaving this roster spot open anyway, Dozier might be the perfect fit as he continues to rehab. Dozier is still on the market likely due to the injury and that most recoveries last up to a full calendar year. Reports back in June indicate that Dozier has been cleared for basketball activity and that he should be available for fall camp. If you remember back to that fall, the Mavericks saw potential in Dozier as an ultra-long ballhandler, which in many ways is what the 6’6 wing grew into with the Nuggets. ![]() PJ DozierĪ former Mavericks training camp invite back in 2017, Dozier eventually settled into being a key reserve for the Denver Nuggets over the last three seasons before tearing his ACL back in November. Lamb has the experience to be a spot contributor. It is unclear who might be starting alongside Doncic in the backcourt if JaVale McGee does start at center, but no matter what the Mavericks will need another wing off the bench. Lamb may not be big enough (listed at just 180 pounds) to play backup small forward full time, but he has the length to play both wing positions. Last season he was part of the Domantas Sabonis deal that sent a package of players to the Sacramento Kings, where his production dipped in 17 games. Between his four seasons in Charlotte, and his first two with the Indiana Pacers, the 6’5 wing averaged 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists while shooting 34 percent from three. He was a key offensive piece for the Charlotte Hornets in the seasons prior to LaMelo Ball being drafted. Jeremy Lambģ0 year old Jeremy Lamb has bounced around the league during his 10 years as a pro. But they could identify a budget acquisition, and possibly help their depth. ![]() These aren’t jump-out-of-your-seat, season defining moves. So whether there is no one they feel committed to, or whether they want to leave the spot open in case they need to take an extra player back in a larger trade, remains to be seen.īut if the Mavericks decide to no longer wait and be part of that marquee deal, there are still a few players left on the open market who could fill a need and might be willing to take a veteran minimum deal for the season. The only player they were fully linked to, Goran Dragic, has since signed a deal with the Chicago Bulls. Marc Stein reported that the Mavericks may consider leaving the spot open heading into training camp. While there has not been definitive reporting it appears the Mavericks are one of perhaps several teams in a holding pattern while everyone waits to see what the Brooklyn Nets do with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. And a lot of that was Wiggs coming through in the clutch.”Ĭlick here to listen to the full interview.The Dallas Mavericks fully guaranteed the contracts of both Maxi Kleber and Frank Ntilikina over the weekend, as expected, which leaves one remaining roster spot for the 2022-23 season. I mean, we had guys stepping up, we just, you know, we had leads two games and we couldn’t hold them. I mean, look, you know, the first series our guys stepped up big time, everybody played big. ![]() And, you know, after the series ended, I walked up to him and told him so. And he was big offensively and defensively. And we kind of hope that he wouldn’t step up like he had done in previous series. I mean, you always have to give up something. And we paid to had to pay a lot of attention to them. And they did it, you know, and that obviously was important. You knew what Steph and Klay and Draymond were going to do. I mean, obviously, they have a great team. Ĭuban: “I thought Andrew Wiggins was the difference. On the difference in the Warriors-Mavs series. And the league has done a good job of trying to find those. So, you know, it’s never going to be perfect, but there’s certain limits. I remember hearing stories when I first got into the league, that for free agency, you know, teams would literally lock up a guy in a hotel room, so other teams could get to him at that midnight time where you could not only start negotiating, but sign a deal. And so I think the real question isn’t about what happened with Jalen, it’s what’s strong enough to turn it to keep teams from tampering? You know, if there’s a guy you really want and it’s only a second-round pick? Okay, you know, why wouldn’t you do it if you really want that guy? And I think that’s the bigger question, what happens with JB and the Knicks? I have no idea.”ĭo they need to change the rules regarding the beginning of free agency?Ĭuban: “Yeah, I mean, it’s always going to be tough to come up with the perfect solution, you know, and you don’t want the perfect to be the enemy of the good. I mean, look, we saw last summer, there were three different teams that got dinged second-round picks. Cuban: “Yeah, I mean, I can’t really get into, you know, what the NBA is thinking and how they will approach it. ![]()
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