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5 NBA Free Agents The Dallas Mavericks Should Target

By Matthew Galatzan

Mar 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) signals to his team as he dribbles in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) signals to his team as he dribbles in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 18, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Raymond Felton (2) drives to the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 18, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Raymond Felton (2) drives to the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Raymond Felton

Yes, we know he played for the Mavs last season, but Felton is now an unrestricted free agent heading into this offseason and the Mavs cannot afford to lose his clutch-time presence.

While his career has been far from smooth sailing, Felton was able to find a home in Dallas under Rick Carlisle. He has an innate ability to come up big when it really counts, which he did for Dallas plenty of occasions last season.

The Mavs’ guard depth, especially with the uncertain future of Deron Williams (though most believe he wants to stay in his hometown), is shaky at best.

Only J.J. Barea and Devin Harris are under contract right now, so making sure that position remains intact as one of the Mavs’ strengths is a must.

Recommissioning Felton at the mid-level exception or a bit more would certainly help in that area, but it would also re-assert a backcourt scoring option off the bench that is a necessity for any team who hopes to compete.

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