Mavericks fans should embrace the gap year

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: Vsevolod Ishchenko #13 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks during the 2026 NBA Summer League on July 17, 2026 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mike Kirschbaum/NBAE via