Dallas Mavericks Rumors: Update on Andre Iguodala, Courtney Lee likely to be traded and more

The Dallas Mavericks last reached the playoffs in the 2016-17 season, but the franchise looks to be heading in the right direction after beginning the 2019-20 season with an 11-6 record.

Luka Doncic's incredible form has fueled Dallas' great start to the campaign, and with the likes of the San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, and New Orleans Pelicans all struggling for form, it appears that the Mavericks are set for a return to the postseason.

However, the current roster may not have enough quality to overcome one of the NBA's elite teams in a seven-game series. The Mavs front office does, however, remain ambitious, and with incomings and outgoings likely over the next few months, here we will take a look at all the latest Dallas rumors you need to know.

#1 The Mavs are among the teams that could move for Andre Iguodala

The Golden State Warriors sent Andre Iguodala to the Memphis Grizzlies during the offseason as they scrambled to create enough cap space to complete a deal for D'Angelo Russell. However, at 35, Iguodala doesn't fit with Memphis' ongoing rebuild, and the organization is actively looking to offload the final year of his $17 million contract.

Due to Iguodala's age, it had been speculated that the Grizzlies would eventually be forced to agree to a buyout, although ESPN's Brian Windhorst is reporting that the Mavs could make a trade offer in the coming weeks:

Executives believe that the Mavericks are a team to watch when it comes to the Andre Iguodala landing spot. If the Mavericks get serious about this and they want to boost themselves on the defensive end that's a place they can go.

During the 2018-19 season, Iguodala averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. However, his numbers jumped during the postseason as he averaged 9.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists over 21 appearances.

#2 Courtney Lee could be traded ahead of the deadline

Courtney Lee has failed to make an impact with the Mavericks so far this season

Courtney Lee was traded to the Dallas Mavericks back in January as part of the deal that sent DeAndre Jordan, Wesley Matthews, and Dennis Smith Jr. to New York. Lee went on to make 22 appearances during the final months of the 19-20 season as he found a spot in the Dallas rotation. However, the veteran has featured just five times during the current campaign.

Lee's contract will also expire next summer, and Dana Gauruder of Hoops Rumors believes that the Mavericks will look to trade the 34-year-old:

After two solid seasons with the Knicks, Lee’s career has declined the past two seasons. Lee’s value to Dallas is mainly his expiring contract, which could prove useful as the Mavs look to acquire another piece to their vastly improved squad.

In his five appearances for the Mavs this season, Lee has averaged 4.8 points on 59% shooting from the field.

#3 Kyle Lowry and Jeff Teague could be options at point guard

Kyle Lowry continues to impress for the Raptors despite turning 33 earlier this year

While the Dallas Mavericks have impressed this season, the point guard position has been somewhat of a problem. Due to a lack of quality, Luka Doncic has spent long stretches playing at point guard, and Dallas would benefit from adding more quality to the backcourt. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com, the Mavs could target a veteran name such as Kyle Lowry or Jeff Teague:

Two areas of particular need stand out, besides overall depth—guard and center... The Mavs could think bigger, pushing a Jeff Teague trade from Minnesota or bigger yet: building a package around Lee’s contract for Toronto star Kyle Lowry.

Teague has played predominantly from the Minnesota Timberwolves' bench this season, averaging 12.4 points and 7.6 assists per game. Meanwhile, Lowry remains a starter for the Toronto Raptors, and the 33-year-old has averaged 21.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.5 assists over 8 appearances this season.