Grade the Trade: Mavericks land 3-and-D wing in blockbuster proposal with Nets
By Noah Weber
The Dallas Mavericks have beautifully built their roster around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving this summer, as they found a way to get considerably better following their dominant run to the 2024 NBA Finals.
Dallas focussed on adding shooting and more guard depth off the bench this summer, and they did so by signing Klay Thompson and Spencer Dinwiddie.
Both players are going to play big roles on the Mavs this season, and all signs are pointing to them being a powerhouse in the Western Conference once again next year.
Grade the Trade: Mavericks land 3-and-D wing in blockbuster proposal with Nets
The Mavs are building for the future as well as right now, as they are progressively getting younger by making moves for players who are young, but are also ready to contribute right now. Dallas followed this plan by acquiring Quentin Grimes and signing Naji Marshall, and the future is looking bright for this young team.
After signing Dinwiddie, the Mavs now have a full 15-man roster. They have done a great job of creating balance while also keeping most of the same chemistry that pushed them to make a deep playoff run last year, but the job isn't finished yet.
There have been rumors that Dallas has their eyes set on signing Markieff Morris back this summer, and the team could look to make one more trade to strengthen their roster even more.
In this blockbuster proposal with the Brooklyn Nets, the Mavs give up a large haul in exchange for a 3-and-D wing who Dallas fans would welcome back with open arms. This deal may look outstanding for the Mavs on the surface, but we've got to dive in a little deeper on both sides to truly understand how this deal would impact both teams moving forward.