NBA Trade 2018-19: Ranking the best moves of the trade window

#3 Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks made one of the biggest moves before the trade deadline

In a very shocking turn of events, after sitting for discussions with the New York Knicks management, Kristaps Porzingis decided that his time with the New York Knicks was short-lived and in came the Dallas Mavericks, making a swoop for the Latvian star.

New York Knicks receive: Dennis Smith Jr. (G), Wesley Matthews (G/F), DeAndre Jordan (C), Dallas' 2021 and 2023 first round picks.

Dallas Mavericks receive: Kristaps Porzingis (F/C), Courtney Lee (G), Tim Hardaway Jr. (F) and Trey Burke (G).

This was the biggest deal that went down during the last few days of the trade deadline window. The New York Knicks decided that it was time to cut ties with their upcoming superstar. He was a restricted free agent and was dealt by the Knicks, who wanted to make cap space for superstars in the off season.

They received a young talent in Dennis Smith Jr, who needed a change of scenery with Luka Doncic taking it all in Dallas. They also received an expiring Wes Matthews, who they have since waived and DeAndre Jordan who they will keep as a mentor for their young star Mitchell Robinson.

The Dallas Mavericks have received a player they can pair with the rising superstar that is Luka Doncic. They also got Tim Hardaway Jr., who is a great support player for a team that is need of one. They also received Trey Burke and Courtney Lee, guards who are very capable and can help out the Mavericks. They have taken a huge risk on a player who is coming back from an ACL, but if he can return to the levels he had achieved last season, this could be a superb trade.