Potential trade targets for the Dallas Mavericks

In Nico Harrison’s early stint as the Dallas Mavericks general manager, he’s shown he’s not afraid to shake things up. After all, he managed to trade Kristaps Porzingis and his mammoth contract for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans. Then he sent the back third of the Dallas roster and a late first-round pick away for Christian Wood. So let’s look at trade candidates for the 2022-2023 season that the Mavericks could pursue.

Terrence Ross

Terrence Ross was a guy in the 2012 draft that would have been a fantastic fit had he fallen to the Mavericks in that draft.

Ross is currently in the last year of his contract at $11,500,000.

Why would Orlando trade Ross?

Orlando, like many teams, is very young and trying to figure out its path moving forward within the NBA landscape. Although Orlando loves the leadership Ross brings to the team, it would be doubtful he will resign in Orlando in the offseason.

Trade Proposal

Mavericks receive Terrence Ross and Moritz Wagner

Magic Receive Josh Green, Dwight Powell, and 2nd round pick in 2025

The options for the Mavericks are limited, and they really should not currently trade first-round picks until they are out from under the final pick from the initial Porzingis deal, which is currently going to the Knicks. Additionally, with Dwight Powell entering the last year of the deal and the current depth of bigs the Mavericks have, Powell could be considered expendable (one year left on his deal at $11,080,125).

I understand why fans would be upset by including Josh Green in this trade. However, Ross could be a guy who helps Dallas immediately, whereas Green could still be 2-3 years away from supporting an NBA lineup. Ross may be the elder statesman on the Magic at 31 years young, but there’s still a ton of pep in his step that could help improve the depth of the Maverick’s 2nd unit.

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Cory Joseph

With the Mavericks losing Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks this off-season, Joseph wouldn’t be an awful alternative.

Joseph is currently in the last year of his contract at $5,155,000.

Why would Detriot trade Joseph?

Detroit currently has a good amount of depth at the guard position. Kemba Walker is still TBD but with the addition of Burks and Ivey, Detroit has a ball handler to spare.

Trade Proposal

Mavericks receive Kevin Knox and Cory Joseph.

Pistons receive Dwight Powell and a 2nd round pick in 2025.

Kevin Knox is a former lottery pick still trying to find his way in the NBA, so why not take a flyer on a guy like Knox? In addition to being around championship culture with the San Antonio Spurs, Joseph could add veteran leadership to the Mavericks locker room. Joseph shot a career at 41.4 % from 3 last season and can still handle the ball well.

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T.J McConnell

McConnell is the definition of a gym rat and is motivated to master his craft.

McConnell is still owed 21.8…