Mavericks on Track to Make a Major Leap in 2026-27

News ArticlePublishedAug 28, 2026 at 05:21 PM EDTThe Dallas Mavericks aren't at the very top of ESPN's list of teams expected to make a major leap during the 2026-27 season, but they're still getting some praise as a possible surprise. In ESPN's latest voting, Dallas landed tied for fourth with the Philadelphia 76ers, with 15 points.That's not overwhelming support, but it's enough to put the Mavericks among the teams that ESPN's panel believes could make a noticeable jump. It beat out a lot of teams to get to that spot, too.Sports news: Wizards and AJ Dybantsa Could Have a Breakout YearWhat's extra cool is that Dallas is being mentioned alongside several teams with bigger expectations heading into the season. The Mavericks aren't being picked as the No. 1 surprise, but they aren't being ov