Mavericks: Ranking the roster from least to most untouchable

Ranking Dallas Mavericks from least to most untouchable

Fans could call this group the reserves and situational players. The Mavs would have no issues adding them in a trade, but their salaries make them a piece needs to be packaged.

15. Frank Ntilikina

Head coach Jason Kidd noted that the Mavericks' final cut came down to Ntilikina and Tyrell Terry with the 2020 second-round pick being sent packing. Ntilikina is a strong defender, but will not be part of the nightly rotation in Dallas.

14. Trey Burke

Burke provides shot creation that the team desperately needs. He is the third-string point guard, and he falls here because his $3.3 million salary makes it a bit easier to put him in a trade to acquire a mid-level contract.

13. Moses Brown

Brown is a 7’2 big man packed with potential. The 22-year-old is not ready for significant minutes on a contending team, and the Mavericks could try to entice a rebuilding team to take him before the trade deadline. Brown just does not fit the team’s win-now mode.

12. Willie Cauley-Stein

Cauley-Stein is the team’s backup center, but his $4.2 million expiring salary makes him the perfect second salary when acquiring a $15-$20 million player before the trade deadline.

The Dallas Mavericks would part with any of these players if an upgrade presents itself.