What is going on with the Mavs?

[SleepingHero]

Denver lost to Sacramento twice. Not really something to brag about

I'm not bragging about Denver being better than the Mavericks moreso pointing out the issues between the teams are drastically different. 

I'm no expert on Denver but have watched their LAC game and their 2nd SAC game. From my observations as a casual fan, they are hurting the loss of Grant for sure. They need that versatile forward that can score in that spot. Will Barton also being a malcontent about coming off the bench is a problem. But those are quick fixes. The right trade can fix that problem tomorrow and the Nuggets are good to go.

The Mavs on the other hand? I don't even know where to start. Defense issues. Offense issues. Rotational issues. The roster makeup needs to be improved. But even that avenue has issues. The Mavs certainly need to make trades, but how many trades and for what? There's no consensus even here among some of the most hardcore Mavs fans. Some want a defensive PF. Others think we need a big. Others think we should focus on getting a good guard. Others think that the position doesn't even matter and it's all about potential fit.

See where I'm getting at? I'm not trying to be too reactionary but the problems we've been seeing so far aren't easy fixes. And the Mavs have a lot of them. Which is why other good teams having the same or worse record than the Mavs right now doesn't matter. 

I think the absence of KP is also having a larger effect than I originally gave it credit originally. We need him bad. Which is why Carlisle is suddenly saying within the next 2 weeks a KP return is likely. Mavs are ramping him back up because even they're starting to feel the heat.