Mavericks front office cites Mike Schmitz for summer player moves

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Mavericks front office cites Mike Schmitz for summer player moves
Summary

A Dallas Mavericks front office executive attributes the team's offseason activity to general manager Mike Schmitz. The executive described how Schmitz has immediately influenced the organization following his hiring, expressing excitement about the assembled roster. This offseason saw Dallas make several transactions, including acquiring Morez Johnson Jr. and Santi Aldama, as well as matching an offer sheet for center Moussa Cissé. The Mavericks, who finished 26-56 last season, are looking to rebound with their new additions and the return of Kyrie Irving. The team's roster now includes 16 standard contracts.

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  • Dallas hired Mike Schmitz as general manager this summer.
  • Mavericks selected Morez Johnson Jr. with the ninth pick in the draft.
  • Dallas signed Moussa Cissé to a two-year, $4.7 million deal.
  • Team finished last season at 26-56 and seeks improvement.
  • Mavericks now have 16 standard contracts on the roster.
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  • 8:30 PMYahoo SportsMavs Source Reveals Who Deserves Credit for Volume of Summer Moves
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An anonymous Dallas Mavericks front office executive credited the addition of general manager Mike Schmitz for the team's volume of offseason moves.

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