(07-08-2023, 12:00 PM)surfpuckmd Wrote: The pickings are pretty slim and no one remains who’s worth the $11 million we can afford. Most importantly, no free agent remaining ia an upgrade over Christian Wood. I’m not sure the Mavericks have improved compared to last season. We’re younger but I’m worried we’ll be competing for the future play-in tournament.
If they don't make the playoffs next year, there will be a lot of changes. Namely coaching. A team with two of the best players in the world can't be out of the playoffs.
This team, so far, has a much stronger and talented bench. We're stronger at the PF position and have capable 3-point shooters almost everywhere. We should be better defensively, and have a least one rim protector (albeit a rookie). This team was not a bad team last year, but they were very disappointing. I think the new energy acquired will make this at least a decent playoff team - much closer to the playoff team 2 years ago.
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