MAVERICK'S PANIC BUTTON
UPSYDE SPORTS PRESENTS: IS IT TIME FOR THE MAVERICKS TO HIT THE PANIC BUTTON? Yes, we knew this time would come. We are now 31 games into the season and there are plenty of reasons to continue and plenty of reason to tank. WHY WOULD WE TANK? The main reason is because the Mav's first round pick next year is only guaranteed to the Knicks if the pick falls outside of the top-10. For the Mavs to that, they'd need to absolutely torpedo. As of today, the Mavericks would be projected at #12, but only 1.5 games ahead of the 10-spot. Even getting in the 10-spot is no guarantee with the the crazy lottery odds, but it would give a substantial chance. WHY NOT TO TANK? Luka still wishes to compete. He would much rather get more help than to have a lost season. This year he is putting up fringe-MVP numbers, but would likely need to finish in the top 2-3 of the Western Conference to seriously be considered. Jokic, Embiid, and Tatum are having equally as impressive seasons, and you have Dark ...