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Dallas Mavericks: Realistic Big-Name Targets In Free Agency

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 24, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) warms up before playing against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) warms up before playing against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Mike Conley, Unrestricted Free Agent

Position: Point Guard
Age: 28 (10/11/1987)
Slash Line: .422/.363/.834
Season Averages: 31.4 MPG, 15.3 PPG, 6.1 APG, 2.9 RPG, 1.2 SPG, 1.4 3PM

The Dallas Mavericks have utilized a makeshift rotation of point guards since missing out on Deron Williams in 2012. There have been some solid acquisitions, but generally speaking, Dallas has failed to find a full-time player.

That search for stability could come to a long-awaited end if the Mavericks are able to sign point guard Mike Conley.

Conley has been the starting point guard for a Memphis Grizzlies team that’s made six consecutive postseason appearances. That includes the Grizzlies’ 2013 trip to the Western Conference Finals, and its three consecutive 50-win seasons between 2013 and 2015.

If the Mavericks can land Conley, then Rick Carlisle would have a point guard he can run his offense through.

Conley is one of the most efficient playmakers in the NBA. He posted the best assist-to-turnover ratio in the NBA in 2015-16, and has a complete offensive game with a solid jump shot and a strong proficiency in running the pick-and-roll.

If coach Carlisle can tap into Conley’s defensive potential, as well, the Mavericks could build one of the best two-way backcourts in the NBA.

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