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A Shortlist of Possible Dallas Mavericks Trade Targets

By Blake Heckel
Dec 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lou Williams (23) warms up before the start of their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Lakers 113-80. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lou Williams (23) warms up before the start of their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Lakers 113-80. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 2, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) talks with Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young (0) after the game at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards won 116 - 108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 2, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) talks with Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young (0) after the game at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards won 116 – 108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

The NBA deadline for trades is fast approaching, especially for teams like the Mavericks who are trying to set their team up for a playoff appearance.

Dallas still has what it takes to claim the 8th spot in this year’s playoffs, but they could use some help. After dealing with injuries to Bogut, Barea, and Williams, this Dallas team is still trying to put together a team that can work well together and who can overcome the gap with Denver, Portland and others.

The Mavericks’ best bet to do this will be to get a wing defender or front court player who is able to score underneath and lock up on defense. The breakout performances from Seth Curry and Yogi Ferrell have provided Dallas with a young, talented backcourt, and Dirk’s ability to rewind the clock a couple of years to his vintage play has put the Mavericks in a very intriguing spot.

A veteran wing player coming in for the Mavericks would take some of the pressure off of Curry and Ferrell. Also, it would allow Matthews and Barnes to open up more and not have so much weight on their shoulders.

I have compiled a (very) short list of players that I think the Mavericks organization should look at to help the Mavericks prepare for a run at the postseason, and I think any of these guys in a Dallas uniform could bring an immediate impact to the Big D.

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