Grading the Dallas Mavericks’ Trade Assets

By Isaac Harris

Dec 20, 2016

Nov 30, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Justin Anderson (1) and forward Harrison Barnes (40) and forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) react during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 18, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams (8) brings the ball up court against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

The Dallas Mavericks head into another potential busy winter trade season. Here are their trade assets in grade tiers.

The Dallas Mavericks currently sit at the bottom of the league with a 7-21 record, a place nobody in the organization had in mind when they came into the season. But reality has hit, and now the Mavericks must decide the best moves as a franchise.

If they still think a glimmer of hope is still there to make a playoff run, then their mindset might be in a whole different place heading into the trade deadline. If they continue down the path they are headed now, then everything SHOULD change during this trade season.

It was just a few Decembers ago when Mark Cuban pulled the trigger on a risky move for Rajon Rondo. Now, the Mavericks must decide if another risky move like that will be worth it or making some smaller trades is the best route.

Armed with a risk-taking owner, expiring contracts, and a coveted draft pick, Dallas could make some noise this winter.

Working under the presumption that Dirk Nowitzki and Harrison Barnes are off the table, here are the Dallas Mavericks’ graded trade assets.

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