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Pre-Season NBA Power Rankings

By Bret Stuter

July 5, 2016; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Brandon Ingram looks at the championship trophies before being introduced to media at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
July 5, 2016; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers draft pick Brandon Ingram looks at the championship trophies before being introduced to media at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 23, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) reacts during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) reacts during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks. 11. team. 79. <p>The Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors basically exchanged centers in free agency.  However, the Mavericks also landed Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes.</p> <p>Dallas is vulnerable in assists, steals, and blocks, statistics the Warriors are quite good at.  Is it possible for the Mavericks to pull two starters off the Warriors lineup and fix those weak areas?  I think it’s better than possible.</p> <p>I love the Barnes signing.  I believe he will aid the Mavericks defense to land in the top ten of the NBA.  It would be worth seeing how he would rise to the occasion of facing his former team in post season.</p> <p>I think the Mavericks could improve slightly.</p> <p><strong>Key Losses:</strong> Chandler Parsons, Zaza Pachulia, David Lee<br /> <strong>Key Gains:</strong>  Harrison Barnes, Andrew Bogut<br /> <strong>Key Statistic</strong>: Shooting accuracy<br /> <strong>NBA Power Rankings:</strong> 11th</p>. (43-39). Previous:

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