Dallas Mavericks: 5 Kristaps Porzingis trades to consider this offseason

The Dallas Mavericks were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs by the LA Clippers for the second straight year. Luka Doncic was unstoppable in the series, but he did not get enough help from his supporting cast. Kristaps Porzingis struggled and took the brunt of the blame for the Mavs early postseason exit.

Dallas must decide where to go from here. They have one of the top five players in the league under contract for the foreseeable future. The front office is searching for the right supporting cast to lift the team into title contention. KP is on a max contract and needs to play like a second star. Can he perform at that level after multiple knee injuries?

The Mavs could look to trade Kristaps Porzingis this offseason, but it won’t be easy. He has three years and $101.5 million remaining on his contract. Finding a team eager to pick up that tab given his injury history and diminishing production could prove difficult. There are a few options Dallas’ front office could explore, though.

Why now is not the best time for the Dallas Mavericks to trade Kristaps Porzingis

KP missed 29 regular-season games with knee injuries and is coming off a subpar playoff performance. He averaged just 13.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks per game in the postseason. Porzingis’ trade value is far from its peak. If the Mavs move him now, they will be selling low and should not expect to get anywhere near the value they paid in 2019.

Still, there are multiple intriguing options on the trade market. Here are five possible Kristaps Porzingis deals the Dallas Mavericks could explore this offseason.

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