Despite all of Dallas’ struggles on and off the court over the last month, the Mavericks still control their own destiny. Dallas enters the season’s final month on a four-game losing streak and without seven players.

Nico Harrison made a huge gamble when he let go of Luka Dončić to acquire Anthony Davis and Max Christie. The Mavs also offloaded Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris. The move left the sporting world appalled,