As the offseason nears, the Dallas Mavericks gear up for a crucial draft, with Cooper Flagg expected to be the top pick. While the team awaits the 2024-25 NBA champion, its roster remains a work in progress, necessitating strategic moves in free agency and trades. The focus shifts to the center position, highlighting the current roster's strengths and vulnerabilities.

The Mavericks currently have Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford as prominent options, along with the versatile Anthony Davis, who may see time at center depending on matchups. The health of these players, particularly Lively, will be pivotal after a season marred by injuries. If the Mavericks can maintain depth and health, their big man rotation could emerge as one of the league's best.