Grade the Trade: Mavericks land 3-and-D wing in blockbuster proposal with Nets

Mavericks land Dorian Finney-Smith in mock blockbuster trade with Nets

The Dallas Mavericks are always looking for ways to improve their roster, regardless of how stacked they are, and I don't expect it to be any different right now.

In this mock blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets, the Mavs land a former fan-favorite 3-and-D wing, but it was not cheap. Dallas had to give up a lot to get this potential deal done.

In this mock blockbuster trade proposed by Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, Dallas finally gets back Dorian Finney-Smith (who they traded to the Brooklyn Nets as part of the Kyrie Irving trade), but they had to give up Maxi Kleber and a 2025 first-round pick.

With this trade, Dallas would have the best depth in the NBA, but losing Kleber would be harder for the Mavs than most people realize. Despite his constant injuries and inconsistent shooting, Kleber is a unique player as he can play both the four and the five and is a good defender.

Kleber has been key for the Mavericks for many years, and losing him along with a first-round pick is a bigger haul than many people realize. While getting Finney-Smith back would excite fans, the composition of the team would change considerably.

Dallas would no longer get to play Kleber at the five, but they would gain a versatile wing who has proven to be a good fit next to Luka Doncic.

Brooklyn would be losing one of their starters, but they'd gain another spot starter along with draft capital.

Next, we grade the trade for both teams involved and discuss why each team involved should or shouldn't want to turn this mock trade into a reality.