Johnson enters his rookie campaign after Dallas selected him ninth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Martin enters 2026-27 as part of a crowded Dallas forward rotation, which could make consistent playing time difficult to secure.
Doncic (hamstring) recently stated he is "100% healthy again," Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Marshall (hip) signed a three-year, $52.2 million extension with the Mavericks on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Knecht could receive a larger offensive opportunity following LeBron James' departure, as the Lakers have significant scoring to replace, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Vanderbilt should continue to provide defensive value after LeBron James' exit from the Lakers, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
LaRavia could see an expanded role following LeBron James' departure, though the Lakers' additions of Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams and Sandro Mamukelashvili should create added competition for frontcourt minute, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Irving (knee) should be fully healthy by the end of the offseason, per Christian Clark of The New York Times.
The Mavericks signed Howard to a two-way contract Monday.
Kaluma agreed to a two-way deal with the Lakers on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
FanDuel. Smart has cleared this line in 3/3 games without Luka Doncic, but with LeBron James and Austin Reaves. I like this spot against the Mavericks who play fast (fourth in pace). And the Dallas defense has cratered without Anthony Davis in the middle, which has lead to more weakside help, and thus, more secondary scoring. Over the last ten games, the Mavs have allowed the seventh most scratch and shoot attempts, and the third most assists.
