10月8日，来自24直播网的最新消息揭示，独行侠团队的媒体代表Nick Angstadt于近期在《Locked On Rockets × Locked On Mavericks》联合播客中，对独行侠队新赛季的战略定位进行了深入探讨，并透露了基于库珀·弗拉格的阵容评估策略。
Angstadt commented, "The Mavericks do not possess full autonomy over their first-round pick; it is subject to a top-two protection clause, or else it would be transferred to the Hornets. Consequently, there's little incentive for them to deliberately tank, especially without a rationale to purposefully become one of the league's worst teams, as this could potentially worsen their draft position. The Mavericks are essentially a reimagined outfit. Following the events involving Nico Harrison and the trade of Anthony Davis, the entire organization has undergone a nearly complete overhaul. From the front office to the coaching staff, and down to the players, the number of individuals who remain from the beginning of last season is remarkably slim. This represents a brand-new team, a new coaching staff, and a new system."
Thus, the current campaign for the Mavericks serves as a 'probing season'. The foremost objective is to ascertain the full potential and the pace at which Cooper Flagg can ascend to that echelon. Irving is poised to aid in this evaluation, as he can place Flagg alongside a genuine defensive centerpiece, a true star capable of drawing defensive scrutiny, to observe his performance in such a scenario. Furthermore, it is crucial to examine the growth trajectory of Mo Bamba Johnson, the capabilities of other youthful talents, and the conundrum of managing the plethora of power forwards currently on the roster.
在本赛季的征途中，我们必须明确识别出哪些球员具备在未来数年与弗拉格并肩作战的潜质。马克斯·克里斯蒂是否能够实现进一步的突破？其他队员是否能够融入未来的阵容蓝图？随着交易截止日期的临近，我们或许将面临关键抉择。欧文的交易可能成为选项之一，而PJ·华盛顿、加福德或是其他球员也可能成为讨论焦点，随后球队将着手对阵容进行相应调整。