The Dallas Mavericks’ offseason has begun, as the team missed the playoffs. Dallas last missed the postseason in 2023, when injuries and early growing pains between Kyrie Irving and the rest of the team affected their chances. This marks the second time the Mavs have missed the playoffs in six years.
So, what’s changed? A lot. For starters, the team suffered numerous injuries. Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II, P.J. Washington, and Irving dealt with injuries that set the team back. This put the Mavs in a bind, as the team’s frontcourt and backcourt took huge hits. Dallas struggled to replace their production.
