We’re at the point in the Mavericks’ offseason where there’s simply too much time before anything meaningful can happen, and there are so many potential outcomes that it’s starting to drive us all crazy. Between the outcomes in the draft lottery, draft, and the variety of paths the Mavericks can pursue in free agency, there’s just too much to think about.
So with that in mind, here’s my guide to how to survive this offseason.
Step 1: Understand that nothing matters until the NBA Draft Lottery is held.
It’s so easy right now to leap ahead to free agency, mainly because it’s the most likely place where Dallas makes substantive changes to their team this offseason.