Dallas Mavericks

Young Stardom Meets Championship Potential

46-36
Projected Record
6th-7th
Expected Seed (West)
B+
Offseason Grade
$168.9M
Total Payroll
Financials & Roster
Building around young stars

Flagg #1 pick joins Davis, Gafford frontcourt. Irving extension shows commitment to star duo.

Cooper Flagg addition
Irving extension
Frontcourt depth
Coaching
Jason Kidd's development focus

Kidd proven with young talent development. Must integrate Flagg while maximizing current core.

Proven with youth
Player development
System integration
Identity
Dynamic frontcourt versatility

Flagg, Davis, Gafford, Lively create matchup problems. Ball movement and defensive versatility key.

Frontcourt versatility
Defensive potential
Ball movement
Championship Path
Youth development timeline

Flagg development accelerates timeline. Health of Irving and Davis determines immediate ceiling.

Flagg development
Health concerns
Timeline acceleration
Predictions
Play-in contender with upside

46-win season, play-in tournament likely. Flagg impact and health determine ceiling.

Play-in likely
Flagg impact
Health-dependent
Offseason Grade
Foundation building success

B+ for smart additions within constraints. Flagg pick and Russell signing solid moves.

Cooper Flagg steal
Smart signings
Foundation building

Detailed Analysis

Salary Cap Situation
Current Payroll$168.9M
Tax Threshold
$187.9M
Available Space
$19M

Under luxury tax with room for moves

Key Financial Moves

Major Extensions

Daniel Gafford3 years, $54M extension
P.J. Washington3 years, $48M
Jason KiddMulti-year extension

Core Roster Investment

Irving, Davis, Flagg, and Gafford represent the championship core with significant long-term commitments while maintaining flexibility.