Three Trade Rumors the Dallas Mavericks Would Do Well to Avoid

Serge Ibaka

Of all the names on this list, Serge Ibaka was probably the only one that Dallas may have actually been interested in. The Mavs really want an athletic rim protector that can run the court and settle beside Dirk Nowitzki in the post if necessary.

Although Ibaka may fit that build, there is no guarantee that we could utilize him the way we would like to. Serge has shown his capabilities as a great post player who can also stretch at the 4. However, Orlando was eager enough to get him that they traded away a solid piece in Victor Oladipo. Why the urge to trade him now?

The simple answer is that they know Ibaka won’t be back in Orlando after this season. His contract is expiring and, just like every other unhappy player in the league, he wants to go to a contender. Right now, the Dallas Mavericks are not one of the names on that list.

So yes, a trade to acquire Serge Ibaka may sound good on paper, and it may even accomplish what we would want it to. But, that doesn’t change the fact that Ibaka would almost certainly be with the team for only the last half of this season.

To top it off, Orlando has a heavy asking price for Ibaka. One so big that most teams have given the Magic front office a wide berth because they recognize how ludicrous it is. They won’t be moving him anytime soon and they certainly won’t be switching him into a Dallas Mavericks jersey.

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The Dallas Mavericks are almost assuredly going to make a move before this trade deadline. Could be big, could be small. But, my money is on the Mavs front office never even mentioning these three names once in any trade talks.