The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a disappointing 2024-2025 season, which saw them finish four games under .500 at 39-43. Granted, the Mavs' lack of success can be squarely tied to injury.

After the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis , the All-Star center quickly went down with a season-ending injury. And he wasn't alone. Kyrie Irving suffered a knee injury that cost him the rest of his season as well.

Without the team's top two players, there wasn't much optimism in Dallas.

But as the Mavs gear up for the 2025-2026 season, hope springs eternal. During media day on Monday, Davis detailed the team's lofty goals .

“The goal is still to bring a championship here. I think we have a good ball club,” Davis said.

“I think the biggest

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