This is hardly great timing. Fourteen player previews have been written. One left, and who else would the final preview be but Dirk? He's the star, the champion, the clutch shot maker and the...

Here's why Shawn Marion is irreplaceable to the Mavericks, and it's not just because he loves strange socks.

Where before there was one, now there are two. Of course, Chris Kaman isn't actually German, but playing with Dirk on the national team makes him a huge piece for the Mavericks for the 2012-13 season.

The new Mavericks point guard carries the heavy burden of replacing Jason Kidd, but Collison will bring his own style to a Dallas team that desperately needs it.

Elton Brand figures to start the year on the bench, but will he stay there?

What should we expect from Delonte West in the coming year? Tough defense, great midrange shooting, and twitter hilarity.

Many scoffed when the Mavericks acquired Vince Carter last season. Carter gave the Mavericks a versatile threat off the bench and he should continue to thrive in that roll again this season.

Rodrigue Beaubois continued to tease last year for the Mavericks, but has yet to show any semblance of consistency in his three NBA seasons.

The new DeShawn Stevenson? Dahntay Jones brings the defense, toughness and three-point shooting of the former Maverick.

Brandan Wright posted career highs in points, rebounds, blocks and PER for the Dallas Mavericks in 2010-'11, but click here to find out why it's unlikely he'll see much increase in playing time next year.