The Dallas Mavericks head into the upcoming 2021 NBA free agency with one goal in mind: surround star Luka Doncic with the best talent available.

The cries for “Luka needs help” were already ringing out during the Mavericks' 2021 Western Conference First Round series against the Los Angeles Clippers. Even though Doncic had his way over the series with multiple 40-plus point games, the Mavericks still came up short in the series as they were eliminated in six games.

As Doncic will now be heading into his fourth season in the NBA, there is now a sense of urgency for the team's front office to build a championship-contending team around him.

There are plenty of available players who could help the Mavericks take the next step in the Western Conference, including these three such talents.

Mavericks Free Agency 

Norman Powell

The Mavericks could be on the verge of a notable overhaul with their depth at the shooting guard position. Tim Hardaway Jr. will hit free agency in the coming month, while Josh Richardson has a notable player option for the 2021-2022 season.

Dallas is expected to go all out to re-sign Hardaway, especially following his key performances over the recent playoff series against the Clippers. However, if the Mavs throw in the towel and elect not to engage in a potential bidding war for Hardaway, then they could turn to Norman Powell as a viable Plan B.

Powell has already made a notable decision for the upcoming free agency period, as he declined the player option in his contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.

As has been shown over the past couple of years, Powell is one of the more under-the-radar versatile scorers in the league, which is just what the Mavs need for the upcoming season. Powell can play at the two or three positions and exert a potent offensive impact in either role.

Powell's improved 3-point shooting could be viewed as a plus for the Mavs, especially as he shot a career-high 41.1 percent from beyond the arc last season. In fast-break opportunities, Doncic could certainly rely on Powell to find his spot and knockdown key 3-point shots.

The one-time NBA champion may be looking for a possible multiyear deal worth at least $14 million per season, which could be in the ballpark for the Mavs as they may head into free agency with at least $32 million in cap space.

Richaun Holmes

The Mavericks were interested in Richaun Holmes at the NBA trade deadline in March, but they never had any serious talks with the Sacramento Kings for such a deal.

Now, as Holmes will be a free agent next month, the Mavs could reopen an intrigue in hauling in the coveted 6'10” talent.

Holmes is coming off of the most well-rounded season of his NBA career so far. He posted career highs in points per game (14.2) and field goal percentage (63.7). More so, he found formidable success in pick-and-roll situations with the Kings this past season; he notched 1.30 points per possession in such plays.

If head coach Jason Kidd is looking to ramp up the pick-and-roll play calls for Doncic next season, then the Mavs should look towards Holmes as a possible option to be their new starting center.

However, such a move could have some drawbacks, as Holmes is looking for a four-year deal worth $80 million in free agency. This potential move would be a gamble for the Mavs, but it could pave the way for Kristaps Porzingis to return to the power forward position.

Kyle Lowry

Considering Kyle Lowry's age, this would be a win-now move for the Mavericks. As the Mavs may be nearing a dilemma with Doncic's long-term future with the team, they have to prove to the Slovenian superstar that there is a firm commitment to building a perennial playoff-contending team around him.

In the case that the Mavs end up signing Lowry, he would likely take away the main ball-handling responsibilities from Doncic. The six-time All-Star averaged 82.4 touches per game last season, while Doncic ranked fifth in this stat with an 88.9 average. Still, this is not to say that Lowry is a one-dimensional point guard, as he could also simply come in and be a score-first talent for the Mavs.

The Mavs need a player who can help ease off the offensive responsibilities from Doncic, and Lowry would be an ideal candidate to do just that. From his pick-and-roll ball-handling prowess to being an under-the-radar threat as a 3-point shooter, Lowry can help open up the offense a bit more for the Mavs.

If they do end up pursuing Lowry, the Mavericks may need to edge out multiple teams in order to win the race for his signature. But if the Mavs aim to pull off a possible deep playoff run in the Western Conference next season, they would need a point guard like Lowry to help bolster their offense.