Dallas Mavericks: Could they trade for Marcus Smart? Will the Mavs?

Dallas Mavericks trade for Marcus Smart in Bleacher Report hypothetical

Remember, the Bleacher Report article was about shocking trades of the offseason. They are not suggesting it is going to happen. It was purely hypothetical. Let us take a closer look at the deal.

Personally, I do not think that offer would get it done. Yes, Smart is a role player, but he is the linchpin of the Celtics defense. Parting with him would be extremely difficult.

Boston is not looking for more role players either. They have three first-round picks in the 2020 NBA Draft and 13 players under contract for next season assuming Gordon Hayward and Enes Kanter accept their player options. The Celtics will be looking to get rid of a few role players or picks for an upgrade.

They would benefit from a stretch five and strong defender like Maxi Kleber plus Seth Curry’s floor spacing, but no way they part with Marcus Smart to acquire it.

The Mavericks would have decisions to make with Smart in Dallas. Does he come off the bench or start? Smart likely takes Curry’s place in the closing lineup. How would he mesh with Luka Doncic? Would the 6’3 guard cash in on those wide-open catch and shoot looks? It would certainly be fun to find out.

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