With all of the hype surrounding rookie Cooper Flagg and a healthy Anthony Davis before the 2025-26 season opener, many thought that the Dallas Mavericks' season would be a stepping stone to be in playoff contention, but their 7-15 start and a new Bleacher Report article say otherwise.
Recently, Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report wrote an article titled "Updated NBA Win-Loss Record Predictions Entering December." Before the season, Bleacher Report had the Mavericks winning 42 games, but that number has sunk to a dangerous spot.
Now, Hughes' new prediction of the Mavericks winning 33 games is a sign that this season could enter no man's land based on the current standings, and their future could suffer for it.