What are your expectations for success in the 2026-2027 season?
Given the front office overhaul from Masai, and the talent we will have on the roster next year (Cooper Flagg, Kyrie and Lively back from injury, #9 pick, etc), what would you consider reasonable expectations for success next season?
Playoff team - Mavs get to the 1st round of the playoffs at least, perhaps further, ranked 1-6 in the West.
Play-in team - Mavs qualify for the play-in, ranked 7-10.
Lottery team - Ranked in the bottom of the West, back to the lottery for the third year in a row.
I honestly would consider being a play-in team a good measure of success for the incoming front office, and the talent we will have on hand for next season. We may not get out of the play-in, but I'd consider it a reasonable upgrade from being a lower tier lottery team. I also do not want us to be a lottery team this upcoming season since our pick will 99% go to Charlotte next season.