Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks had a brief but notable stay in the 2020 playoffs. Luka Doncic fully established himself as a superstar, and with a healthy Kristaps Porzingis, the Mavericks may have seen a different outcome.

Porzingis’ absence proved to be critical, but if Dallas’ core can remain healthy next season the Mavericks will be in contention once again. The Mavericks could improve their chances by swinging a trade for Oladipo.

A trio of Doncic, Oladipo, and Porzingis would be one of the most intriguing groups in the crowded Western Conference— assuming Oladipo would manage to regain a fair amount of his previous form.

The Mavericks won 43 games last year to reach the NBA playoffs as the No. 7 seed. If Dallas was to acquire Oladipo, they could find themselves as a higher seed in next year’s playoffs.