Dallas Mavericks tried to sign former All-Star Ben Simmons before he joined the Los Angeles Clippers. NBA insider Marc Stein reported on The Stein Line that Dallas showed interest in Simmons during the buyout market. Simmons could have provided the Mavericks with much-needed playmaking and defensive versatility. Despite missing out on Ben Simmons, the Mavericks’ interest signals their intent to remain active in the buyouts market. The team’s success will depend on who becomes available and how quickly they can integrate new pieces. If Dallas can stay healthy and add the right pieces, they could make a deep playoff run and possibly return to the NBA Finals. For now, the Dallas Mavericks are likely to explore additional options to bolster their roster for a playoff push. The Mavs’ pursuit of Ben Simmons highlights their determination to build a contender around Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. If you feel that Ben Simmons would have been a strong supporting player for Davis and Irving? Leave your opinions in the comments down below.
