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The Dallas Mavericks are a piece away from becoming a legitimate threat in the West.
In the 2020 NBA playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks successfully ended their postseason drought that had their players vacationing when the top eight seeds were competing for the ultimate prize in the competition.
Fast forward to 2021, and the Dallas Mavericks have been tearing it up under their new floor general Luka Doncic. More good news comes in the light of Kristaps Porzingis returning to the fold. Both players have talent and youth on their side, which ia a requisite for a title contender.
However, the Dallas Mavericks need to add a few players to roster to bolster their chances of a deep postseason run this year. On that note, let us have a look at five such players the Dallas Mavericks should target before the trade deadline.
Five players Dallas Mavericks should target before the trade deadline
The Dallas Mavericks have been audacious with their roster moves in recent years and are reaping the benefits this season, as two of the brightest young NBA stars are wearing their jerseys. However, the goal is to win the NBA championship but reaching that pinnacle would require not only more pieces but the right ones too.
Luka Doncic has already proven that he can carry the team on his shoulders and won't back down against any opponent. If Mark Cuban can work his magic and add one more All-Star-caliber player to the roster, the Dallas Mavericks could be on their way to the NBA Final.
Without further ado, let's take a look at five players who could arrive at the Dallas Mavericks before the transfer deadline.
#1 Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards)
Trade rumors around Bradley Beal have been doing the rounds this season, as the Washington Wizards have failed to get their act together. The James Harden blockbuster trade should be ample motivation for other teams to look at their roster and make a move before the trade deadline in March.
In this regard, one big move for the Dallas Mavericks this season could be launching their own blockbuster trade by adding Bradley Beal to their team, which would create a new big three in the league.
Beal signed a two-year extension with the Wizards in 2019 and could become a free agent next season if he chooses to opt out.
Beal is playing the best basketball of his career and could virtually transform the Dallas Mavericks into a top contender with his prolific scoring abilities. Stranger things have happened in the NBA, but this move remains in the realms of possible moves for the Dallas Mavericks front office this campaign.
#2 Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls)
Zach LaVine was profiled as an athletic wing player who could razzle-dazzle with acrobatic finishes to the rim. However, he has proven to be so much more this season, as he is averaging 28.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 12 games thus far. \
LaVine will become a free agent at the end of the season, and that could act as a catalyst for the Chicago Bulls to trade him now.
The Dallas Mavericks could offer a tempting deal for the 25-year-old, so sending LaVine to a Western Conference team should work well for the Chicago Bulls.
Zach would be a great fit in the Dallas Mavericks system and could become the third scoring option in the team behind Luka Doncic and KP. His high-flying capabilities and raw energy could go a long way in seven-game series in the postseason.
#3 Kyle Lowry (Toronto Raptors)
Kyle Lowry is one of the prime assets available in a trade-off for the Dallas Mavericks this season, as his contract is ending soon.
Lowry might not be the most talented player in the Dallas Mavericks team but could facilitate the team's offense with his scoring and playmaking abilities on a nightly basis.
Kyle Lowry has a lot of playoff experience under his belt during his time with the Toronto Raptors. More importantly, he has helped get them to the summit, winning the franchise's first NBA title in history.
Lowry knows what it takes to play with superstars in a team. He could also help guide the Dallas Mavericks' young star duo and take them to the NBA finals.
#4 Jerami Grant (Detroit Pistons)
Jerami Grant has been tearing it up this season and is posting the highest averages of his career.
He used to be a role player during his time with the OKC Thunder but has broken out of his shell this campaign and is playing an all-around game.
With Grant's talents getting wasted in Detroit, a deal that sends him to a title contender would be the right move for his future.
At the Dallas Mavericks, he could play more freely, as the defense will concentrate more on Luka Doncic and KP. That would open up shots for Grant on the wing. He is a great two-way player who would bring his prowess to the table with his defensive skills.
#5 Nikola Vucevic (Orlando Magic)
Despite the Orlando Magic's recent troubles, Nikola Vucevic has performed for them at an elite level. He is having a career year, averaging 21.9 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists this season.
However, bringing over Vucevic won't be an easy task. But if anyone can pull the trade off, it would have to be the Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.
With the Dallas Mavericks having a history of doing well with international players, this could be another great move that bolsters their side.
However, the Dallas Mavericks need a solid big man taking care of business in the paint area. In that regard, Vucevic could a prime candidate for this role.
Not only would he help them defensively, but he would also contribute with his scoring abilities on a nightly basis. So his addition would drastically improve the Dallas Mavericks' chances of a deep 2021 playoffs run.
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