Dallas Mavericks: Complete 2017 offseason grades

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Acquiring Josh McRoberts

A move solely done for salary purposes, the Mavericks gained another frontcourt addition in journeyman Josh McRoberts in a deal with the Miami Heat. By taking on McRoberts, the Mavericks also received a future second round pick and cash considerations.

Since his best all-around season back in 2013-14 with the then-Charlotte Bobcats, McRoberts’ career has taken a significant step backwards, mainly due to circumstances beyond his control as he’s only made 81 total appearances over the last three seasons.

Struggling to stay healthy, it was widely known that the Heat had been looking to deal the Duke product for some time and after three seasons in his stint in South Beach, they were able to do just that by sending McRoberts and his salary to the Mavericks earlier this summer.

Now, the big questions is whether Dallas could prove to be the spot where McRoberts can rehabilitate his place as a unique and serviceable big man — one that possesses solid playmaking skills and can stretch the floor.

If not, McRoberts’ salary, which is rated at just a hair over $6 million, will only be on the team’s books for this season. Though the other attachments aren’t very valuable assets, both the additional pick and the cash considerations are certainly a nice incentive to take on McRoberts’ deal.

Grade: C

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