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Dallas’s cap situation is tight—hard-capped due to recent signings like D’Angelo Russell—and they possess limited trade assets, notably the unprotected 2029 Lakers first-round pick. Their future picks from 2027 onward are heavily restricted, often linked via swap rights that could backfire.
Strategizing the Road Forward
The team faces a conundrum: how to rebuild amidst a roster that’s missing talent and cohesion. Managing injuries remains critical; getting Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving healthy could stabilize the team, though both are injury-prone. Meanwhile, the front office must consider where the most significant upgrades will come from, especially in the point guard position, as D’Angelo Russell has yet to fully click.