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Besides, Dallas just made it to the Finals last year largely on the strength of its defense. From the P.J. Washington trade to the end of the 2023-24 campaign, the Mavericks were seventh in points allowed per 100 possessions. In the playoffs, the Thunder and Celtics were the only teams that made it past the first round and had better defenses.

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Marcus went undrafted in 2023 and earned his way to the NBA via the G League. After playing 34 games with the Delaware Blue Coats — the Sixers’ G League affiliate — Bagley signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Sixers on March 24 and the second on April 5, which will include the remainder of the season.

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The Dallas Mavericks could potentially have a lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. As they continue to build their team around stars Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, they could use all the players they can get that would fit well alongside them.