Dallas Mavericks: 5 trades Mavs facilitate the Suns getting Chris Paul

Dallas Mavericks: 5 trades where they facilitate the Suns getting Chris Paul

The Dallas Mavericks plan on improving their roster this offseason. They are kicking the tires on trades as you read this. The Mavs have a host of role players on moveable contracts and two draft picks in the top 31 to entice other teams. They reportedly want a third star to pair with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, but acquiring one will be difficult this offseason.

Expect the front office to shift to adding pieces if they cannot find the third pillar. The Mavericks need to improve their perimeter defense. They also want to add a secondary creator and some toughness this offseason. Dallas will be active in targeting veteran free agents, but only have their mid-level exception to offer.

Some interesting news broke on Nov. 11 that has a plethora of possibilities for the Mavs. Let us take a closer look before determining how Dallas could benefit from getting involved.

Dallas Mavericks to be part of Chris Paul to the Suns trade?

ESPN reported that the Phoenix Suns are discussing a trade for Chris Paul. The move would signal a Thunder rebuild meaning Oklahoma City would have no interest in taking back the veterans required to match salary in a deal for CP3. The trade is screaming for a third team to jump in and acquire those players.

Jonathan Macri reported the Clippers and Mavericks could both be involved. Putting stock in that may prove foolish, but Mike Fisher of Sports Illustrated also offered some rumblings of Dallas getting in on it.

It could benefit the Dallas Mavericks to be involved in the deal. Here are five trades that work out for every team.

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