One busy summer lies ahead in Mavs World, but plenty already being talked about with less than two weeks from free agency and about a week left until the NBA Draft.

Let’s give you a quick round up of several different topics involving your Dallas Mavericks…

Chris Andersen on the Mavericks free agent shopping list?

Now while it makes sense the Birdman could have interest in a return to his hometown state, it appears he’ll opt out of his Miami Heat contract only to likely re-sign a new deal in South Beach. DallasBasketball.com’s Mike Fisher also tweeted he and his staff put a list of free agent centers which entice the Mavs and Andersen is NOT on that list.

NBA withdrawal Kristaps Porzingis loved by Dallas?

Really isn’t too much to get into here, plus as you’ll realize that report isn’t in English. It wouldn’t shock anyone if the Mavericks indeed loved this kid. He’s an exciting 7-foot prospect with great versatility and athleticism with hefty potential. Sound like anyone? Well, a little bit like Dirk, but we’re not kidding anyone, there is no “Next Dirk”.

Porzingis watched his stock rise and was basically a lock to be selected in the first round, but decided to spend one more year overseas and re-enter next year and become a sure thing lottery pick.

 

Mavericks need to target physical interior presence?

That what’s B/R NBA Lead Writer Jonathan Wasserman says when he connects names like Michigan’s Mitch McGary, Tennessee’s Jarnell Stokes, Switzerland’s Clint Capela, UNLV’s Khem Birch, Florida’s Patric Young and LSU’s Johnny O’Bryant to Dallas who own the 34th and 51st picks.

Draft Workouts

We know that Dallas has been hosting several draft prospects with the likes of Chane Behanan, Roscoe Smith, Javon McCrea, Jordan Bachynski and Justin Jackson. Surely others we do not know about.

Similar to last season’s signing of Israel’s Gal Mekel, the Mavs are looking into another international point guard. This time it happens to be Japan’s Yuki Togashi as was reported about a week ago. The intent would be to get him on the Mavericks’ D-League affiliate Texas Legends.

Dario Saric remains in the draft this season after he withdrew last year. Saric was all but guaranteed to be a lottery selection as sources say he had a promise from Dallas at 13 and could have gone as high as 10th to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Where Will Melo Go?

By know most the basketball world understands Carmelo Anthony will more than likely test free agency by opting out of his final year with the New York Knicks.

He’s reportedly intrigued about the Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets, but will consider the Dallas Mavericks with the Miami Heat also in the discussion.

At this point, when free agency starts on July 1st, the Mavericks will have the ample cap space to immediately offer Anthony a max contract and the opportunity to play with Dirk Nowitzki and Monta Ellis, for an elite coach in Rick Carlisle and the best owner in basketball Mark Cuban.

Houston, Chicago and Miami all have tinkering to do to create space.

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