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Doubters aren't a bad thing for the Mavericks.

Dallas' future is far more promising than they're getting credit for.

Dallas' approach with Dereck Lively II is going to pay off.

Dereck Lively II's injury status makes Dusty May's decision of who to start much simpler.

Zaccharie Risacher is clearly a priority on Dallas' roster, and he should be the starter over Max Christie this season for the Mavericks.

Naji Marshall has another area in his game outside of 3-point shooting that he must improve during his third full season with the Mavericks.

Tarik Biberovic can't be one-dimensional if he wants to be in the Mavs' rotation, and he understands this.

This is the exact mentality the Mavericks need from P.J. Washington ahead of his third full season with the team.

Max Christie will need to bounce back defensively in the 2026-27 season if he wants to keep his starting role out of the hands of Zaccharie Risacher.

Confidence is essential for any NBA player, but especially for a former No. 1 overall pick who hasn't lived up to expectations in his young career.