The Dallas Mavericks were one of the worst teams in the NBA last season, posting their second-worst record since 2000 at 26-56. However, ESPN's Kendrick Perkins believes people are sleeping on the Dallas Mavericks. ︀︀"I feel like the Mavs are the most slept-on team in the NBA," Perkins said. I would not be… pic.twitter.com/5z4ax9W9ah — Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) August 4, 2026Can the Dallas Mavericks Make the Playoffs Next Season? Dec 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) laughs with his teammates during the game between the Mavericks and the Nets at the American Airlines Center.