Dallas Mavericks

Why Dallas needs Chandler Parsons to stay next offseason

Published Aug. 24, 2015 3:38 p.m. ET

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It may not seem like it, but Chandler Parsons is slated to become a free agent in the 2016 offseason.

For the Dallas Mavericks, retaining Parsons could be critical to their future, particularly if Dirk Nowitzki decides to retire or becomes less effective than he has been in the past.

Here's more from Zach Cunningham at Mavs Moneyball:

"If he stays, Dallas maintains hold of a player who's easily a top-10 small forward and remains relatively young at the position. Matthews and Parsons are a solid foundation for Dallas' free-flowing offense and would be well-suited to shoulder the burden left once Nowitzki retires. The duo would also give the Mavericks an attractive pitch to other free agents moving forward.

While Dallas' future is far from certain if Parsons stays, he does provide a glimmer of hope for a potentially young and talented team moving forward. With Matthews and Parsons both potentially locked up for the long haul, Dallas would be free to build its identity around two very capable players."

(h/t Mavs Moneyball)