SB Reacts: Dallas Mavericks free agency and playoff prediction reactions

The Dallas Mavericks conducted a fan poll with two questions about the team's offseason. The first question asked if the Mavericks did enough in free agency. The fan vote was evenly split. The split reflects the vague nature of the question; those concerned about guard depth likely voted "no," while those considering salary cap limitations and available free agents likely voted "yes." Regardless of the split, the article notes this is the roster the Mavericks will have for the upcoming regular season.

The second question asked if the Mavericks would make the playoffs. Fans overwhelmingly voted "yes," a level of optimism that surprised the author. The author personally holds the minority view, expressing concern that the team, despite potentially guarding well, will struggle to score due to a lack of dribble penetration and shooting – key elements of modern NBA offenses. However, the author acknowledges it's early (July) and remains open to being proven wrong. The article mentions current betting odds: the team's win total over/under is set at 40.5 games, and they are listed at +102 to make the playoffs, concluding that the actual games will ultimately determine the outcome.