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2018 NBA Power Rankings: The Warriors win the offseason; Lakers are back

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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21. Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks are slowly rebuilding their team back to relevance. After adding Luka Doncic, who I love, and Jalen Brunson in the NBA Draft, the team carried that great start to the offseason by signing DeAndre Jordan away from the LA Clippers.

Dirk Nowitzki is also still around, as is Harrison Barnes and quality veteran Wesley Matthews. There are some really intriguing pieces on this roster and their fate this season could ultimately fall on the hands of Doncic and the progression of second-year point guard Dennis Smith Jr.

If he’s the real deal, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Mavs potentially emerge as a dark horse for the NBA Playoffs.