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NBA Season Preview 2018-19: Mavericks are balanced with youth and experience

By Ynal Al-Ouri

DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 21: (L-R) Luka Doncic #77 Harrison Barnes #40 Dirk Nowitzki #41 DeAndre Jordan #6 and Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks pose for a portrait during the Dallas Mavericks Media Day on September 21, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - SEPTEMBER 21: (L-R) Luka Doncic #77 Harrison Barnes #40 Dirk Nowitzki #41 DeAndre Jordan #6 and Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks pose for a portrait during the Dallas Mavericks Media Day on September 21, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 27: Wesley Matthews
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 27: Wesley Matthews /

Shooting Guard

Starter: Wesley Matthews

Depth: Ryan Broekhoff

Wesley Matthews will return to the Mavericks to finish off the four-year deal he signed after the 2014 season. Matthews has battled a few injuries the last couple of seasons, but he can still knock down treys from beyond the arc when called upon. He has knocked down 2.4 3-pointers per game in each of the last three seasons and has shot at least 36 percent from beyond the arc over that time span as well. Matthews will also be counted on to mentor the younger players on the Mavericks, which is vital for a team trying to incorporate younger players.

Dallas will almost certainly be using two point guard lineups at times, but Ryan Broekhoff is the other shooting guard currently listed on their roster. Broekhoff is an intriguing player that caught the Mavericks attention with his play in the Euro Cup, and he also had a standout career at Valpariso. He may not play much and will spend a lot of time developing in the G-League as he is on a two-way contract.