Last year, Dallas had another tiresome, draining, and disappointing end to the season as they were put out of the playoffs in the first round yet again. Injuries had plagued the Mavs again and yet again they failed to advance past the first round.
It was decision time in Dallas as they only had six players under contract heading into the summer. Not only was most of the roster hitting free agency, but both Deron Williams AND Dirk Nowitzki opted out of the last year on their deals to become unrestricted free agency.
Dallas chased and missed the top targets once again at the beginning of free agency.