Would this trade make sense for the Dallas Mavericks?
Christian Wood is another player on a three-year deal that will be looking for decisions to be made soon regarding his future. The Dallas Mavericks also has Kristaps Porzingis on the roster, who has been thrown into many rumors himself. This is an angle to keep an eye on approaching the NBA trade deadline.
Porzingis is currently second on the Mavericks in scoring with 19.7 points per game. He is shooting just 28.5% from three-point range. It seems clear that the Mavericks want Porzingis at the center position or they would have moved him and his contract already.
Adding Wood to the rotation would solidify the frontcourt. Wood leads the Rockets with 17.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. He has turned into a double-double threat every night. He has seen a slight dip in production this season but still poses a threat that is beneficial to a win-now team like the Mavericks.
Dallas should be aggressive in pursuing Wood. The Rockets are going to look to move their veterans and Wood fits the bill. This is the dream scenario for the Mavericks as they look to add another impact playmaker.
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By acquiring Christian Wood, it could provide a pathway for the Mavericks to move on from Kristaps Porzingis and not have so much invested in a non-elite frontcourt option.
