The Dallas Mavericks have been through more turbulence in one calendar year than most franchises experience in five. From a Finals berth to a shocking Play-In exit, from devastating injuries to a draft-night miracle, the Mavs’ recent timeline has felt more like a Hollywood script than an NBA season log. But as the dust settles and the 2025-26 campaign looms, one prediction feels both bold and entirely believable: the Mavericks will return to the postseason.

This is not about blind optimism; it’s about timing, growth, and the convergence of talent finally taking shape. With Anthony Davis anchoring the frontcourt, Cooper Flagg entering the league as one of the most heralded rookies in recent memory, and D’Angelo Russell filling the much-needed point guard role until Kyrie Irving retu

See Full Page