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5 Free Agents the Dallas Mavericks Should Avoid This Offseason

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Only Takes One Bad Egg

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All it takes is one bad egg to ruin a batch of cookies. The Dallas Mavericks learned that the hard way with Rajon Rondo and the ugly first round postseason collapse. As the era of Dirk Nowitzki comes to a close, Dallas is in search of the star's replacement. It will be no easy task to complete, but here are five players who should be avoided at all costs.

5. Patrick Beverley

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5. Patrick Beverley

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Patrick Beverley has proven to be a solid point guard with great defensive attributes. He isn't much of an offensive monster and he isn't exactly of star caliber. If this past season is any sort of omen for Dallas and point guards, then they should just avoid Beverley all together.

4. Josh Smith

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4. Josh Smith

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Josh Smith is easily one of the most inconsistent players in the league. From the Atlanta Hawks all the way to the Houston Rockets, Smith is still struggling with his basketball identity. He will either camp on the 3-point line and chuck bricks all day or he can have a burst of points. Smith might even surprise you with a fury of assists every 50 games or so. He will seek money and some stupid team will give him it.

3. Rajon Rondo

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3. Rajon Rondo

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This one already seemed too obvious, but I just wanted to make sure.

2. Omer Asik

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2. Omer Asik

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Omer Asik threw a fit in Houston when Dwight Howard arrived and was granted his wish. However, He didn't exactly flourish with the Pelicans and is not necessarily starting lineup material. Asik is a good option as a backup off the bench, only if he is cheap. To simply put it, he is not worth Dallas' time.

1. DeAndre Jordan

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1. DeAndre Jordan

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It is pretty much a done deal that DeAndre Jordan will receive max money, but he isn't worth it. Sure, he is a double-double guy and a shot-blocking machine, but you can argue that Chris Paul has made him. Jordan can rebound and dunk, and that's about it. He does not have his own offensive game and will not put the post moves on you. He is worth eight figures, but not max money.

Shane Phillips is a Miami Heat Writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow Shane on Twitter @ShaneRantSports, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google. You can also email Shane at [email protected].

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