Does this trade make sense for the Dallas Mavericks?
The big problem for the Dallas Mavericks entering the offseason is not going to be the talent they have at hand, but their pending cap situation.
Dallas is set to enter the offseason roughly $10 million above the tax line and with Jalen Brunson being a free agent that they would like to re-sign on a long-term deal, the Mavericks could have trouble moving some contracts on their roster.
Davis Bertans, Dwight Powell and Reggie Bullock are their three most moveable contracts, but at the same time, the Mavericks may have trouble trying to get value out of a trade involving any of these three players.
Should the Detroit Pistons show interest in taking on Davis Bertans contract in a trade involving Jerami Grant, the Mavericks should absolutely pull-the-trigger, even if they have to give up two young assets in Josh Green and their first-round pick this offseason.
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Bertans, Green, nor the first-round are going to be the difference in Dallas becoming a better playoff threat in the Western Conference next year, but Jerami Grant absolutely could, which is why they should make this deal without hesitation.
However, financial restrictions could prevent them from making this trade, especially if they sign Jalen Brunson to a long-term deal and are well above the tax line at the draft.
