Team Previews: Dallas Mavericks 2012-13

STATE OF THE FRANCHISE
A championship hangover coupled with the compressed schedule from the lockout were a difficult combination for a veteran-filled Mavericks team. Even Dirk Nowitzki had a down year, needing time off in the middle of the season to improve his conditioning. Even so, the 2011 champs still managed to make the postseason before being ousted by the Thunder. Owner Mark Cuban entered the offseason armed with cap space and took aim at several marquee names, including Deron Williams.

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