![]() ![]() I doubt the Mavericks could get anything for Dorsey right now. His contract isn’t great, but it’s movable, and could be used to make the money work on a bigger deal. There’s a slim possibility that some team could be interested in Bertans’ shooting, but they’d have to be desperate ( Los Angeles Lakers?). The Dallas Mavericks are missing Jalen Brunson on and off the court 12. Still, Wright could fill in as third string point guard in an emergency, and that’s something. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have signed Walker. There’s some potential with Wright, but obviously the Mavericks don’t think he’s ready to get run in the NBA. But so far Ntilikina hasn’t shown that he can contribute to the Mavericks, and it seems like he’s destined to head back to Europe to finish up his basketball career. There was some hope that the Mavericks could find a way to unlock the former New York Knicks’ lottery pick’s potential. But betting on talent is always a good idea, and it cost the Mavericks nothing. Nico Harrison went on live radio and expressed his doubts about that, so it’s okay if you’re pessimistic about Walker’s signing. Walker could absolutely contribute to the Mavericks on a nightly basis-if his knees are healthy. The Mavericks think that’s important, but it’s hard to see another team valuing that enough to swing a trade for him. Pinson never plays and is on the roster to curate vibes. It’s unlikely they can get off his salary without attaching a pick to it. Now he’s not seeing the floor at all, and is on the books for two more years past this season. That lasted a couple weeks before McGee was banished to the bench. The Mavericks made a large center a priority in the offseason, so they signed McGee and vowed to start him. Disagree? Post your own list in the comments. I calculated it by thinking about how much other teams would want a player versus how important they are to the Mavericks. Here’s how it works: these are my subjective trade values of the players on the Mavericks roster based on how likely Dallas would be to move them this season. But in case they do, let’s talk about the value of the players already on the roster. More than likely the Dallas Mavericks won’t be making any season-altering trades this season. ![]() It’s December 15th and players who signed new contracts in the offseason can be traded as of today. They can have that type of roster again in three moves.Trades are coming. That was the Mavericks’ recipe for success in 2021-22. They are at their best when the floor is spaced with shooters. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are ball-dominant guards. Guards (7): Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway, Jr., Josh Green, Seth Curry, Dante Exum, Jaden Hardyįorwards (3): Grant Williams, Maxi Kleber, Olivier-Maxence ProsperĬenters (4): Richaun Holmes, JaVale McGee, Dereck Lively II, Dwight Powell Here is how the Dallas Mavericks’ current roster stands: Dallas re-signed Kyrie Irving, brought back veteran sharpshooter Seth Curry, signed young three-and-D forward Grant Williams, and traded for energetic center Richaun Holmes. The Mavericks’ front office has already made some solid moves this offseason. What the Mavericks probably fear is that Doncic could eventually ask for a trade, a la Damian Lillard. He is under contract for at least three more seasons, but player empowerment in the NBA is at an all-time high. There is a sense of urgency to field a contender around the 24-year-old Doncic in Dallas. The Mavs went from being on the doorstep of the NBA Finals to missing the play-in in the West. They went a dismal 9-18 after which, according to StatMuse, included a 5-11 record when Doncic and Irving played together. The Dallas Mavericks were 29-26 at the time of the trade. They thought pairing Doncic and Irving in the same backcourt would help Dallas compete in the West, even if it meant sacrificing some depth. The Mavericks traded for Kyrie Irving on February 6th for a package that included Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith. That included a 60-point, 21-rebound, and 10-assist performance in an exciting December 27th win against the New York Knicks.ĭespite Luka’s heroics, Dallas hovered around. Doncic emerged as an MVP candidate after a stretch where he posted three 50-point games in five games around Christmas. It looked as if 2023 would be “The Year of Luka” early on. Other than that, head coach Jason Kidd’s squad was running it back with the same team to start the 2022-23 season. Jalen Brunson left Dallas in free agency that offseason and the Mavericks traded for Christian Wood. They upset the 64-win Phoenix Suns in the West Semis and made it to the Western Conference Finals before losing to the eventual champion Golden State Warriors. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks looked like a team on the rise after the 2022 NBA playoffs. Exploring four bold and low radar moves to help the Dallas Mavericks continue to build a contender around Luka Doncic. ![]()
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