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P.J. Washington's hidden X-factor will make Mavericks a nightmare opponent

P.J. Washington must improve as a ball handler and creator to take the next step in his development.

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The calendar is creeping closer to NBA preseason action, with tip-off about a month away and the regular season set to begin in late October. For the Dallas Mavericks, the anticipation is especially high as the team looks to build on last season’s head-scratching year, leaving fans optimistic but still full of questions.

One of those questions lies at the small forward spot, where Cooper Flagg has quickly emerged as a more viable long-term upgrade than P.