The Dallas Mavericks are on the hunt for upgrades, and the shopping list is clear: they need a center who can anchor the paint and throw down lobs like Daniel Gafford or Dereck Lively II—but with a cleaner bill of health. Beyond the big man position, the team is craving versatile wings who can lock down on defense while knocking down shots from deep with consistency. And perhaps most critically, Dallas wants to secure a long-term secondary playmaker to pair alongside Luka Dončić. Enter Austin Reaves, who is expected to decline his player option and hit unrestricted free agency after the season. As a proven scorer and facilitator, Reaves could be the ideal fit to take pressure off Dončić and elevate the Mavericks' offense to the next level.