The latest NBA trade rumors suggest the Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks will pursue Zion Williamson’s teammate, Herbert Jones. NBA insider Marc Stein reported Sunday that the Mavericks have a “strong interest” in him. He’s the ideal fit next to Doncic and Kyrie Irving because of his defensive versatility. Jones, logistically, is an acquirable target. He’s on a four-year $53,827,872 contract, making $12,976,362 this season.

His salary would marginally increase over the next two years of his remaining contract. The Mavericks could dangle Daniel Gafford’s $13,394,160 contract with another minimum deal to match salaries and get under the cap. Jones is averaging 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals for his career across four seasons. He’s a 36.6% 3-point shooter.

The 26-year-old could be a long-term fit with Doncic, who will turn 26 in February. Jones made the first-team All-Defensive team last season. He’s been injured this year, playing only 20 games, and has a torn labrum in his right shoulder. However, his indefinite status doesn’t alter the Mavericks’ plans for him.

They are looking to upgrade their defense and have reportedly made Gafford available in trade talks despite the center’s solid production since he joined the team at the last trade deadline. Gafford has been the ideal big man alongside Luka Doncic, but the Mavericks’ need for more perimeter defense potentially outweighs their desire to retain the veteran center.

Gafford is also a valuable asset who could be flipped for better deals by the teams he lands on if they don’t wish to keep him.