The Mavericks understand they need more during the offseason.
The Dallas Mavericks are still in a position where they could go out and add a few players if they believe their roster isn't set the way it needs to be to compete for a championship.
Ultimately, much of the Mavericks' success will depend on whether they can get healthy when it matters most. If Kyrie Irving returns and everything else goes as planned, they should be in a decent position to compete in the Western Conference playoffs.
But the Mavericks could still use more, and according to a recent report, there's reason to believe they could be searching for it.
Cleveland.com noted that the Mavericks have shown interest in Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade, who is an above-average 3-point shooter who would fit well off the bench.
“It’s worth noting there was plenty of chatter in the desert about defense-first forward Dean Wade possibly being moved. An unrestricted free agent following the season, the current belief is Wade likely wouldn’t return, with cap-strapped Cleveland being unable to afford him.
“So, do the Cavs try to get something of value now before he potentially departs? Sources say numerous contenders from each conference have expressed interest. The Dallas Mavericks have been fans for a few years, and a former Cleveland assistant is part of the coaching staff,” they wrote.
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Wade's numbers may not stand out, but he was a significant reason why the Cavaliers achieved as much success as they did a year ago.
He's coming off a season in which he shot 36.0% from 3-point range on nearly four attempts per game, averaging 5.4 points.
If he could increase his 3-point attempts and continue to knock down open shots for the Mavericks, he'd be an intriguing fit.
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