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Dallas Mavericks: 5 Off-the-Radar Trade Targets

ByKohl Rast|
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 14: Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks reacts to the action on the floor against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on December 14, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 14: Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks reacts to the action on the floor against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on December 14, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – DECEMBER 23: Josh Huestis #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder grabs a rebound during their game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 23, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – DECEMBER 23: Josh Huestis #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder grabs a rebound during their game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 23, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

Josh Huestis

Why the Mavs should try to get Huestis: Possibly one of the lesser known players in the league, Huestis is finally getting a chance to make a splash in the NBA. After staying in the D-League and/or riding the bench for the majority of his first two seasons, he has been a regular player off the bench for Oklahoma City.

Huestis shows a lot of potential as a great wing defender as well as someone who could be relied on to score some points, grab some rebounds, and generally be a well-rounded player. These are the types of players that thrive well in Coach Carlisle’s system and the type that he praises openly. It would be a great fit for Dallas.

Why the Mavs should not go for Huestis: There is definitely an element of unproven basketball from Huestis but it is getting less noticeable every game. He will also be a free agent this summer, so making a trade for him would be risky as the Mavs would be limited in the amount of money they could offer him.

Why the Thunder should let Huestis go: If the Timberwolves have an entire window of possibility to take the Western Conference, the OKC Thunder may have more of a peephole. That said, they definitely have a team that could make a run. Adding one more player like a Wes Matthews or even Devin Harris to that team would make a big difference and could help push them towards a real threat in the west. Huestis would be a casualty of war.

Why the Thunder should hold on to Huestis: The future is very confusing for the Thunder who don’t know if Carmelo Anthony and Paul George will be sticking around for very long. This would turn a team of superstars into a team of question marks. So, do the Thunder swing for the fences for one year and hope? Or play it safe and develop the youngsters?

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There are a lot of great players in the NBA, some that stand out and some that play great in the shadows or behind the stars. These are just a few players that the Mavericks should consider targeting, but there are many more that deserve attention.

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