Grade the Trade: Mavericks land former fan favorite in blockbuster proposal

Mavericks land Dorian Finney-Smith in mock trade with Nets

In this mock trade proposal, the Dallas Mavericks continue to revamp their roster around Luka Doncic. The team brings back a player who has reported interest in returning to Dallas and has deep connections to Doncic. This trade lands the Mavs a player who is a perfect 3-and-D wing who can play both forward positions.

As mentioned, Dallas gives up a small haul to make this trade work. The team brings back a player who played a key role in helping the Mavs advance to the Western Conference Finals in 2022. His presence alone makes the team's bench unstoppable.

In the trade proposed by Ishaan Bhattacharya of Fadeaway World, Dallas gets Dorian Finney-Smith in return for Maxi Kleber, A.J. Lawson, Jaden Hardy, and a second-round pick. This idea could make fans happy, as the team wouldn't have to break the bank.

The team would force Dallas to give up two up-and-coming players Lawson and Hardy. Lawson is a savvy player who played well for the team in the Summer League, while Hardy was a key contributor in the playoffs. The Mavs however make a significant upgrade at the forward position. The trade allows the team to move on from a struggling Maxi Kleber who still has two years left on his deal.

With the trade, the Mavs would have a surplus of players who can rotate between multiple positions with Finney-Smith joining the mix. This would be beneficial, as it would also elevate the squad's defense. It also gives them a player who they know well.

The Nets on the other hand would continue to unload their roster while bringing a pair of young players.

Now, let's grade the trade for both teams and evaluate how both squads fare after this proposal hypothetically went through.