The Dallas Mavericks officially finished preseason play and are set to begin the 2025-26 season next week. The team heads into the new NBA season with high expectations, as Dallas was gifted Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 pick. Pair Flagg with Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, and the Mavs are legitimate contenders in the Western Conference. This is assuming Irving makes a healthy return.
However, if the Mavs are going to live up to expectations and be a legitimate threat in the NBA, it'll be up to their 3-point shooting. Last season, Dallas ranked in the middle of the pack when it came to 3-point shooting.