What changes will the Mavericks make for Flag? Clean the front line + introduce Paul + try trading AD!

The 2025 draft is coming, and another talented teenager, Flag, is infinitely close to wearing the Mavericks jersey. In the past few days, the Mavericks have carried out two operations, first completing a three-year, $54 million contract extension with Gafford, and expected to reach a three-year, $119 million contract extension with Irving. Will

Flag played the role of Doncic in the past? What changes will the Mavericks make for Flag? (Theoretical possibility)

First, clear up the crowded front line group!

The Mavericks now have four major inside players: Davis, Garford, Lefley, and Jones; there are also three players who are fighting in the forward position: Washington, Marshall, and Martin; and there is also a forward-guard swingman Klay Thompson. According to the current lineup analysis, the most direct solution is to strengthen the back line through trades. Flag has overlapped with Washington, Marshall and Martin. For this reason, the forward line is the most ideal bargaining chip, and the three major inside lines (Davis + Garford + Lefly) should not move.

Second, do your best to introduce Paul!

Bowe averaged 16.5 points and 6 assists in two playoffs last season, and his average real shooting percentage was close to 70%. More importantly, he did not make a mistake in the two games. Even so, he was unable to play the role of starting point guard. It is undeniable that Dinwiddie has made great contributions to the Mavericks, but his performance last season was indeed worthy of being a substitute.

Paul is undoubtedly an ideal candidate. He played the entire season for the Spurs last season, and averaged 8.8 points, 7.4 assists and only 1.6 turnovers in 28 minutes per game. In the Mavericks' lineup, there is no need for a defender with scoring firepower, only a tandem ability and stable leadership ability. Paul can help Irving recover from his injuries with peace of mind, and can also start with Irving. It is worth mentioning that Castle was successfully elected as the Best Rookie under Paul's guidance.

Third, let Davis test the trading market!

It is undeniable that the healthy Davis is the league's top 4 and 5 swingman, and his offense and defense attributes are even more valuable, but the attributes of the "Glass Man" are also unquestionable. After all, he is 14 years older than Flag. Judging from the current league, there are many powerful teams that need Davis, and the trading prospects will not be too bad. In exchange for young and powerful stars, some first-round picks from the outside world should be a big problem.

After seeing Doncic off, I really don't know what else Harrison dared to do. Let's wait and see!