Why trading Kristaps Porzingis makes sense for the Mavericks

Yes, it’s only one game in the 2021-22 season, but we have more than a game to look at when we are speaking about Kristaps Porzingis’ fit with the Dallas Mavericks.

Whenever Dallas acquired Porzingis a couple of years ago, they thought they were getting the highly-skilled big man that was creating a buzz with the New York Knicks. However, ever since he’s joined the Mavericks, he’s continued to decline as a player.

Kidd has made it clear that he believes he can find the best role for Porzingis to excel with Dallas this season. But with the Mavericks looking to maximize their window with Luka Doncic, they can’t afford to waste time waiting for Porzingis to return to his All-Star form if that ever happens.

Trading Porzingis isn’t a new development that should arise due to his performance in the season opener, it has been in the making for years.

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While the Mavericks wouldn’t be able to get a package they could have gotten years ago for Porzingis, making him available is something the organization should consider.