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The Dallas Mavericks, despite putting up a good fight, came up short against the LA Clippers in the first round. Since getting knocked out, the franchise has been the subject of countless NBA trade rumors, and justifiably so.
Despite the team being an incredibly impressive one, the holes present in the roster are undeniable and need to be filled if the Dallas Mavericks wish to have a deeper run in the postseason.
With this in mind, here are five players that the Dallas Mavericks must target this offseason.
NBA Trade Rumors: Jae Crowder would be a perfect fit for the Dallas Mavericks
Jae Crowder is a 30-year-old 6'6" shooting big man that can play as the small forward or even the power forward and is elite on the defensive end of the floor.
Despite an amazing run with the Miami Heat in the 2020 NBA Playoffs, Crowder is going to be a free agent this offseason.
The Dallas Mavericks have often looked lacking on the floor without Kristaps Porzingis, especially on the defensive end of the floor.
But, if they can bring in Jae Crowder, not only will they have a bench player who can be a reliable offensive option but they will also strengthen their defense dramatically whenever Porzingis is on the bench.
With how much depth and versatility Jae Crowder could potentially provide, signing him should be the number one priority for the Dallas Mavericks this offseason.
NBA Trade Rumors: Paul Millsap linked to the Dallas Mavericks
A player quite similar to Jae Crowder, Paul Millsap is a 6'7" shooting big. Where they do differ, is also the reason Crowder is the slightly better option here.
While Millsap is the far superior three-point shooter, averaging a blazing hot 43.5% from behind the arc, as a defender, he is far inferior.
Despite that though, Paul Millsap is far from a liability on that end of the floor, sometimes even holding his own against some of the best players in the NBA.
Even at 34, Millsap can contribute massively to the Dallas Mavericks, and the franchise could potentially go much deeper in the next postseason if his services are obtained.
NBA Trade Rumors: Should Serge Ibaka be on the Dallas Mavericks' wish list?
A recent NBA champion, Serge Ibaka is a 7'0" center who is lethal from three-point range.
Ibaka has proven himself in clutch moments and as a big man who can shoot. He is also a great team defender and would be a significant addition to the roster of any team.
Elite on both ends of the floor, Serge Ibaka would be an instant starter and could help the Dallas Mavericks take the proverbial leap.
The only worry here is that Serge Ibaka's rim protection abilities have seemed shaky in the past year, bringing an air of doubt over how good he really is.
But with the quality and versatility, the 31-year-old would bring, he must be on the Dallas Mavericks' wish list all the same.
NBA Trade Rumors: Montrezl Harrell could be the defensive specialist that the Dallas Mavericks need
Montrezl Harrell is a 26-year-old 6'7" power forward who is elite on the defensive end of the floor but is not as impactful on the offensive end.
While this would not be the Dallas Mavericks' best-case scenario, offense is hardly a problem for this team.
The reigning sixth man of the year, Montrezl Harrell could be the defensive specialist that the Dallas Mavericks need so desperately to compete with the best on both ends of the floor.
We could potentially see the team transform defensively if the Dallas Mavericks indeed were to sign Montrezl Harrell.
NBA Trade Rumors: A move for Goran Dragic could boost the Dallas Mavericks' offense without hurting them on the defensive end
A complete departure from the other entries on this list, Goran Dragic is a 6'3" guard who is an elite playmaker.
Luka Doncic may be the first choice point-guard for the Dallas Mavericks but as we saw in the playoffs, there were times when there needed to be another reliable ball-handler on the team.
If the NBA trade rumors regarding this move were to come true, Doncic would be given some much-needed rest and additionally would be able to take shots that are of higher efficiency.
With Dragic being a positive factor on the defensive end as well, this move could boost the Dallas Mavericks' offense exponentially without hurting them on the defensive end.
Also read: NBA Trade Rumors: What does the future hold for Andrew Wiggins at Golden State Warriors?
