For the last six playoff-less weeks, Mavericks executives have played what Nico Harrison compared to the NBA’s version of a video game simulation. They...
The Mavericks finished 26th in defensive rating last season — 114.9 before the Irving trade and 118.4 afterward — and Harrison hasn’t disguised his desire to upgrade on defense with intuitive, standout role players who can help cover Doncic and Irving’s deficiencies.
Anunoby and Siakam are considered among the premier players at the NBA’s most valuable wing position, but the Raptors could decide to move one or both after flirting with the idea at the trade deadline, then missing the playoffs and parting with head coach Nick Nurse. Anunoby, who averaged 16.8 points and a league-leading 1.9 steals per game this season, has drawn public praise from Doncic for being “probably one of the nicest dudes in the league.” Siakam just completed a season with career highs in scoring and assists while logging an NBA-high 37.4 minutes a game.Just look at the Los Angeles Lakers, who have replaced the 2022 Mavericks as upset Western Conference finalists after revamping their rotation with a three-team trade at the deadline in February.
More than an additional superstar next to Doncic and free-agent-to-be Irving, the Mavericks need to fortify the roster with an influx of dependable role players who reflect the cohesion and balance that helped Doncic power their 53-win season and 2022 upset playoff run.Forecasting multi-team deals is too difficult to add much specificity — and sometimes too difficult to pull off.
But don’t be shocked if the ideal trade scenario for the No. 10 pick requires time, patience and several iterations of negotiations.
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