The Dallas Mavericks, led by the sensational Luka Doncic, have started off their season pretty slowly. They currently have a record of 9-10, standing at 11 in the Western Conference table. 

The team is finally ready to address their backcourt issues as a positive latest report is doing the rounds on the internet. According to sources, veteran guard Kemba Walker will be joining the team.

The four-time All-Star has had an injury-ridden past few seasons. Despite this, the Mavs have decided to bring him into the team. The Texas side will be strengthening their backcourt while also bringing in experience with the Walker deal.

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Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks were on cloud nine by the end of the 2021-22 NBA season. They had a brilliant postseason and after making it to the Western Conference finals against all odds. The Mavs lost out in the WCF to the eventual champions Golden State Warriors.

However, there were many issues surrounding the team. The lack of depth in the backcourt was brought forth by fans and experts alike. Doncic was pretty much the only creator for the team. This was a major drawback even though he did his job brilliantly.

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Finally, the team has decided to bring in another guard and another creator for the team in the form of Kemba Walker. The four-time All-Star faced a lot of trouble with injuries last season.

Walker played 37 games last season with the New York Knicks, averaging 11.6 points and 3.5 assists. He was traded by the Detroit Pistons to the Knicks on draft night.

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To bring in Walker, the Mavericks have waived reserve point guard Facundo Campazzo, whose contract was non-guaranteed, in order to create roster space.

Luka Doncic leading the MVP race early on

Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic is the name on everyone’s lips currently. He is averaging 33.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists in 18 games this season.

Thanks to such phenomenal numbers, Doncic leads the MVP race. He currently holds first place in the MVP race over the likes of Jayson Tatum and former MVP Nikola Jokic.

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