The Dallas Mavericks have been in the market for some upgrades, including a six-time All-Star from Texas.
Another option could include another All-Star from the Lone Star State. A two-time All-NBA forward from Dallas could give the Mavericks the scoring punch they need next to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Julius Randle of the Minnesota Timberwolves could be on the move again after being dealt from the New York Knicks alongside Donte DiVincenzo, another potential Mavs target, in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns.
Mavericks Receive: Randle
Timberwolves Receive: P.J. Washington, Maxi Kleber, Quentin Grimes, Jaden Hardy
ESPN’s Bobby Marks previously suggested a Randle trade to the Mavs before he ultimately ended up in Minnesota.
Randle has said he “felt wanted” in Minnesota. Still, with a player option available to him after this season, the Timberwolves could look to move on from him by the trade deadline rather than risk losing him for nothing during the offseason.
The three-time All-Star could fit very well next to Doncic and Irving because he can go create his own shot whenever necessary but also create looks for his teammates given his solid playmaking skills. Defenses will have to account for Randle at all times because he is an absolute bulldozer with the ball in his hands and can stretch the floor with his three-point shot.
Many successful teams have a big man who can push the pace in transition, especially in the modern era.
This trade is also reasonable for the Timberwolves’ side. Grimes is a solid two-way guard/forward, and Washington can help replicate the three-point shooting Minnesota has been missing from Towns.
Hardy is also a promising young guard who could give Minnesota much-needed depth at that position.
Considering both teams’ needs, this trade could very well satisfy both teams’ needs.
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