What changed
Dusty May is still working through the Mavericks’ lineup combinations. Speaking to reporters Wednesday, September 30, the Dallas coach said he does not expect to settle on a starting five soon.
DLLS beat writer Ron Harrod Jr. shared May’s comments that afternoon. In its October 1 report, ClutchPoints’ Nitish Singh described the team’s current emphasis as testing smaller combinations rather than locking in first and second units. May also said he was encouraged by the players’ willingness to share the ball and solve problems together.
For fans waiting on five names, the useful takeaway is that those combinations remain part of camp’s work. How players connect with one another is getting attention alongside the question of who opens the game.