Exploring Mavericks’s Trade Targets: Challenges and Potentials Before the Last Day

After missing out on the Pascal Siakam deal, the Mavericks are exploring potential trade targets before February 8. However, challenges arise due to the perceived lack of attractive assets in the trade market. The Mavs may only offer their 2027 first-round pick and a few other pieces. Here’s the list of Mavs’s potential targets:

Blazers’ Jerami Grant:

Despite his reported impact for the Mavs, Grant’s massive contract makes a deal unlikely.

Knicks’ Quentin Grimes:

The reported interest in Grimes raises questions given his stats, mirroring existing Mavericks players.

Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma:

A potential upgrade at wing, but the reported asking price may hinder a deal.

Hawks’ Clint Capela:

Previously linked to the Mavs, Capela’s availability remаins uncertain.

Hornets’ P.J. Washingtоn:

His defensive versatility and youth make him an intriguing option for the Mavs.

Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins:

A distressed asset with a declining performance, raising doubts about the rationale behind acquiring him.

Nets’ Dorian Finney-Smith:

While there’s a sentimental value to a reunion, the reported high asking price may deter the Mavs.

Bulls’ Alex Caruso:

Considered “almost untouchable” by the Bulls, making a deal challenging.

Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen:

Despite a potential fit, the likelihood of acquiring Markkanen is uncertain.