Dallas Mavericks reportedly finalizing trade for Kristaps Porzingis

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 29: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks looks on during their Open Practice on September 29, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 29: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks looks on during their Open Practice on September 29, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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 Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly in deep discussions with the New York Knicks to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. Dennis Smith Jr. appears to be the main part of the deal coming from Dallas.

The Dallas Mavericks have been quietly scouring the trade markets over the past few weeks for a player they can pair with Luka Doncic in the future. As news broke this afternoon that Kristaps Porzingis was unhappy and wanted out of New York, it took the Mavs all of about 18 seconds to get on the phone with the Knicks.

Shams Charania of The Athletic was first to report that the Mavs were in deep discussions with the Knicks about Dennis Smith and Porzingis. Marc Stein of the New York Times took it from there.

Here are the tweets that set the NBA world on fire.

This is undoubtedly a blockbuster trade for the Dallas Mavericks who will be acquiring arguably a top 20 player in the league. Adding to that, the Mavs will also be getting Trey Burke, Courtney Lee and Tim Hardaway Jr., all of which are solid players that can undoubtedly help the team.

Shams recently updated that the deal has been agreed on in principle.

The Dallas Mavericks new starting lineup will likely be Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway Jr., Harrison Barnes, Kristaps Porzingis (when healthy) and maybe Maxi Kleber. This move is every bit as big as it sounds. The Mavs now have another star to pair with Luka Doncic for at least another year. He will then become a restricted free agent with the Mavs being able to match any offer sheet thereafter.

We will keep you updated as time goes on, but for now, Mavs fans need to get out and celebrate this very exciting news. Dallas will now be ready to compete at an even higher level going forward and will be entertaining for years to come. Contracts and salary information will be more available soon.

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