SportsDay Jun 22, 2018
Can't fault Mavericks for gambling on Luka Doncic, but this dose of reality awaits them
On the first weekend of summer with temperatures crossing the 100-degree mark, I lack the ability to produce rain. And, actually, raining on the Mavericks' lottery pick parade is hardly my intention.But perhaps a touch of sobriety while toasting the winners of the Luka Doncic derby is in order.The European shooting guard came at a high price. If reports are true that the Mavericks refused to put Wesley Matthews in the deal and were all too willing to send a first-round pick to Atlanta instead, I don't see how that fits a team just getting started on a serious rebuild. Yes, the pick is...
ClutchPoints Jun 21, 2018
Mavs turned down proposed Wesley Matthews-Kent Bazemore trade with Hawks in NBA Draft
The Dallas Mavericks turned down a proposal by the Atlanta Hawks to move up the NBA Draft. The Hawks had darted a potential swap of lefty wing Kent Bazemore and the No. 3 overall pick for veteran Mavs marksman Wesley Matthews and the No. 5 pick, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. […] The post Mavs turned down proposed Wesley Matthews-Kent Bazemore trade with Hawks in NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
SportsDay Jun 6, 2018
After dedicating court with his number on it, Wesley Matthews tells why next offseason won't be this long
Wesley Matthews has had too much to do this summer to be bored -- rehabbing a broken leg foremost among the work.But even so, he's tired of the offseason - and it hasn't even started for two teams still playing in the NBA finals.Matthews on Wednesday was at BridgeBuilders in south Dallas, an urban missionary organization that addresses poverty in low-income areas. The Mavericks dedicated an indoor court for the facility - the 24th court they've built for the betterment of the community since 1996.It's something that makes Matthews smile. Except for one thing."I don't want another long...
SportsDay Jun 1, 2018
More of what they're saying about NBA free agency: A free-agent sleeper who would be a great fit for Mavs
Here's the latest on what SportsDay's columnists and insiders have been saying about the Dallas Mavericks' free agency prospects -- by answering questions submitted by our readers...Eddie Sefko, Mavs insiderIs there a player out there you really like for this team who people are overlooking?Sefko: Yes, although he's not as sexy of a name as those guys you mentioned. Will Barton would be a great fit for the Mavericks. He's four years younger than Wesley Matthews, he's more athletic and he shoots the 3-ball well. He's not the defender Matthews is, but he's the kind of player who can help you...
SportsDay May 29, 2018
Early look at free agent SGs, including Mavs' best-case scenario if they miss out on drafting Luka Doncic
As we all know, the Mavericks have not been able to mount a trophy catch on their free agent wall.Big fish just don't jump in their boat.That doesn't mean they don't net keepers, like Harrison Barnes and Wesley Matthews. And this year will give them another great opportunity to do so again, or maybe reel in that elusive free agent whale.Owner Mark Cuban has pledged to spend the money the Mavericks figure to have -- likely somewhere between $20 million and $35 million, depending on who on their roster they elect to keep around.So who's out there?We've been looking at different positions on a...
SportsDay May 28, 2018
Early free-agent look: Point guards aren't a need for Mavericks, but can you ever have too many?
When it comes to free agency, the Mavericks usually are like the people who sleep in on Black Friday.Most years, they end up scouring the picked-over discount table when the big sale is almost over.That doesn't mean they haven't made out with some good value. Harrison Barnes and Wesley Matthews have been solid contributors.It's just that the Mavericks haven't been able to hit on the hot item that everybody wants, one that would help push their rebuilding process ahead exponentially.This year, owner Mark Cuban has pledged to spend the money that the Mavericks figure to have - likely somewhere...
