The Smoking Cuban
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Two Trades the Dallas Mavericks Could Make in Draft

By Kohl Rast

DALLAS, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 26: Team owner Mark Cuban looks on during a press conference to introduce Cynthia Marshall as the new Dallas Mavericks Interim CEO at American Airlines Center on February 26, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 26: Team owner Mark Cuban looks on during a press conference to introduce Cynthia Marshall as the new Dallas Mavericks Interim CEO at American Airlines Center on February 26, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX – MARCH 10: Chandler Parsons #25 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against the Dallas Mavericks on March 10, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – MARCH 10: Chandler Parsons #25 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against the Dallas Mavericks on March 10, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Dallas, Memphis, and Denver Strike a Deal

Dallas gets: #4 Pick, Chandler Parsons, Ben McLemore, Mason Plumlee

Memphis gets: Harrison Barnes, Wilson Chandler, protected Mavs 2019 pick, Nuggets 2nd Round pick (#58)

Denver gets: Wesley Matthews, JaMychal Green, Mavs 2nd Round pick (#33)

This trade would be contingent on a couple things from Memphis and Denver. Each team is in a different situation but both have high hopes for the near future. To look back at the results from this year, Denver went 46-36 and missed out on the playoffs by only one game, losing to Minnesota in the final game of the season for a win-or-go-home situation.

There biggest concern appears to be that they have two shooting guards starting without a bonafide point guard. Wilson Chandler is also a concern going forward as he has not proven that he can be a quality starting small forward in the league. The Paul Millsap/Nikola Jokic pairing is interesting as well.

SACRAMENTO, CA – FEBRUARY 3: Wesley Matthews #23 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 3, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – FEBRUARY 3: Wesley Matthews #23 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 3, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The Grizzlies on the other hand, tanked hard this season, finishing with the 2nd worst record at 22-60. Although that looks bad, the team is only one year removed from a playoff appearance with the same core talent of Mike Conley and Marc Gasol.

This trade would rely on the idea that both of these teams realize they aren’t far from competing again. The Grizzlies would be giving up a top 4 pick in a solid draft, but they would be receiving a 3rd scorer to help Conley and Gasol, a nice bench piece or stretch 4 option, and a future first round pick. The biggest thing they receive is relief from the terrible Parsons contract.

The Nuggets, on the other hand, would be receiving a great defensive wing that can start alongside Harris and Murray, as well as nice depth in the front court. They also get off the Plumlee and Chandler contracts which will give them some relief.

The Mavs get two of the top 5 picks in this year’s draft. With a chance to pair Dennis Smith Jr. with Bagley/Bamba/Jackson and Porter/Bridges/Young, the stage is set for a very young team that can grow together. Dallas will have some ugly contracts on the book for a couple years but, by the time they are cleared, it’ll really be time to compete again.

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