Why The Dallas Mavericks Do The Deal
Of course, the Mavericks couldn’t tank if they tried. That’s a non-option for this organization.
With that said, at 3-3, they don’t necessarily look the part of a contender. It’s hard to say exactly what’s plaguing the Mavericks. In all fairness, their Net Rating suggests that their record ought to be better – in time, that may stabilize without any roster changes.
At the same time, adding a 3-and-D wing like Dort can’t hurt them. In fact, he’s exactly the type of role player that playmakers like Luka Doncic typically thrive alongside.
Moreover, the cost they’re paying is relatively nominal. Bertans hasn’t been in this team’s rotation in 2022-23 anyway.
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Moreover, the Mavericks don’t need to stockpile draft capital – they’re too close to contention to do so. Their goal for 2022-23 ought to be to finish with an NBA championship.