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Mavericks Reportedly Targeting Risk-Taking Executive for General Manager
- Dallas monitors Tim Connelly as primary target for the GM role, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon on the Howdy Partners podcast.
- Connelly’s current role with Minnesota and the Timberwolves’ playoff push complicate talks and likely require Timberwolves’ permission.
- Mavericks consider alternate candidates, including Matt Riccardi, Michael Finley, and Dennis Lindsey, if Connelly talks stall.
- The timing goal is to hire by mid-May, a deadline that may be unrealistic given Timberwolves’ position.
- Former high-stakes moves under Connelly, including the Rudy Gobert trade, are cited as both risk and possible caution flags.
- Tim Connelly also helped facilitate a draft move for Rob Dillingham, which had mixed results.
- Tim Connelly’s contract status could hinder conversations without Timberwolves’ authorization.
- Dallas’ front-office search aims to stabilize the organization ahead of evaluating prospects and free agents.
- Possible interim leadership includes Matt Riccardi and Michael Finley, who have been involved in past trades like the Anthony Davis deal.
- The article notes Dennis Lindsey as a potential option, currently SVP of Basketball Operations with the Detroit Pistons.
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