Dallas Mavericks rumors: Team interested in Zach LaVine

Dallas Mavericks rumors: Team interested in Zach LaVine, Victor Oladipo, and Spencer Dinwiddie

The Dallas Mavericks are set to be one of the most active teams this offseason. They want to add a third star to pair with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Dallas has put every asset besides its two pillars on the table to make it happen.

The rumors are heating up as the transaction moratorium is just days away from being lifted. Fans can be sure the Mavericks will upgrade their roster this offseason. How they get it done remains to be seen, but there promises to be excitement.

Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer released his latest mock draft on Nov. 12, which was filled with rumors galore. Let us take a look at what he had to say about the Mavs.

Dallas Mavericks rumors: Interest in Zach LaVine, Victor Oladipo, and Spencer Dinwiddie

O’Connor linked the Mavs to Oladipo and Dinwiddie, which confirmed a rumor fans saw just days before from Matt Moore. The new name mentioned by O’Connor was Bulls guard Zach LaVine. Believe the Mavs interest at your own risk.

The name is a bit surprising. The 25-year-old is under contract at $19.5 million for each of the next two seasons. The Mavericks would have to believe he is the third star they need to jump into title contention. LaVine averaged 25.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game last season in Chicago. He would give them a third scorer and secondary creator.

The worry would be LaVine’s defense. Dallas must improve in that area to jump into title contention. The Bulls tended to hide him on a lesser scorer last season. The Mavericks might not have that luxury. They would need to add strong defenders around Doncic, Porzingis, and LaVine to maximize their potential.

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