The official start of the offseason will begin June 25 when the Dallas Mavericks are on the clock for the 2025 NBA draft.

While it’s safe to presume Cooper Flagg will be the first name uttered by NBA commissioner Adam Silver, the Mavericks remain an unfinished project that will need more roster reconstruction during free agency and trade season.

A champion has yet to be crowned for the 2024-25 NBA season, but it’s never too early to start looking ahead to next season.

We’re taking a look at where the Mavericks stand position by position. Monday’s breakdown featured the Mavericks’ precarious point guard situation. Tuesday, we looked at shooting guard. Today is all about the small forwards, and Dallas is stacked at this position.

Small forward

On the roster: P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin, Olivier Maxence-Prosper, Kessler Edwards (two-way)

The starter: Washington. After playing the last two seasons as the team’s power forward, Washington can transition to his natural position with Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II occupying the front court.

The wild card: Of the two wild cards for this position, one is on the roster (Klay Thompson) and one is not (presumptive No. 1 overall pick Flagg). Depending on the Mavericks’ guard situation, it’s possible head coach Jason Kidd could continue to play Thompson at small forward. And in the event Flagg blossoms into an undeniable two-way force at the NBA level, it would be hard to envision him not starting alongside Davis and Lively. But nothing’s guaranteed in this league, and Flagg will need to have a significant showing during training camp and possibly dominant reps throughout the regular season.

Outlook: Kidd has the most options at his disposal at small forward. He will lean heavily on Washington for his two-way versatility, but also Marshall for his ability to play point forward.

Washington averaged 14.7 points during the regular season, his highest since the 2022-23 season. He often took the challenge of guarding the best perimeter player on a nightly basis, when healthy. Marshall signed a three-year deal with the Mavericks last season and produced his best year as a professional. He had career highs across nearly every statistical category and showed he can provide offensive sparks when needed. His signature right-handed floater came in handy for the Mavericks more often than not.

Another option for the Mavericks is Martin, who will benefit from an offseason to fully recover from the hip strain that hindered him throughout the final month of the season. His length and ability to stay in front of his man on the defensive end is what makes him valuable.

If the Mavericks run into another injury crisis, Prosper and Edwards have the experience to serve as “next man up” emergency options at small forward.

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More Mavericks positional outlooks

Point guard: Kyrie Irving injury makes PG depth an obvious priority

Shooting guard: Klay Thompson’s looming return

The follow-up to the massively popular Nintendo Switch console is here.

Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5. The video game system retails for $449.99. The system bundled with the game “Mario Kart World” retails for $499.99.

Some major retailers have announced that they’re reserving in-store and online stock for customers who were unable to secure a preorder.

Here’s what to know in Washington.

Best Buy

The electronics retailer Best Buy said select stores will open at 12:01 a.m. ET on June 5 for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. That means participating stores in Washington will open at 9:01 p.m. PT on June 4, according to a Best Buy news release.

“In addition to pre-order pickups at opening, Best Buy stores will also have a limited number of consoles, games and accessories available for walk-in customers,” the news release states.

The store provided a “late-night store openings” tool showing that multiple Washington locations will be participating, though the company warns that “store events are subject to change without notice.”

Here are the Washington Best Buys that are participating in the late-night Switch 2 openings, according to the tool:

• Bellevue
• Bellingham
• Burlington
• Everett
• Federal Way
• Issaquah
• Kennewick
• Lynnwood
• Marysville
• Northgate
• Olympia Capital Mall
• Puyallup
• Silverdale
• Spokane North
• Spokane Valley
• Tacoma
• Tukwila
• Yakima

Target

Target’s website lists the Nintendo Switch 2 as out of stock, but it says the system will be available for purchase in-store on June 5 and online on June 6.

There are 38 Target locations in Washington, according to the company’s store directory.

Gamestop

Video game store Gamestop will be holding launch events for the Nintendo Switch 2 beginning at 3 p.m. local time on June 4, according to the company’s website. Like Best Buy, systems will be available at participating locations at 9 p.m. PT on June 4.

“Didn’t pre-order the Switch 2? Don’t worry, we’ll have MORE available at midnight!” Gamestop’s website states.

Gamestop released a tool to find locations participating in the Nintendo Switch 2 launch event here. The tool shows that multiple stores with Washington zip codes are participating.

Walmart

For those who didn’t snag a preorder through Walmart, the company’s website has a countdown stating Nintendo Switch will be available at Walmart.com on June 4 at 9 p.m. PT

Customers can sign up to receive alerts when the item is in stock.

Amazon

Amazon did not offer Nintendo Switch 2 preorders through its website in the U.S., and the retailer isn’t listed on Nintendo’s website for “how to buy” the system.

Costco

Costco’s website states it will be offering a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle including the “Mario Kart World” game and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. It will be available to purchase on June 5, according to the website.

The product page says “prices may vary,” and the bundle is expected to be in stock and available for purchase soon. Check back again later.”

There are 34 Costco warehouses in Washington, according to the company’s website.