Utah Jazz Receive: G Jalen Brunson, F Davis Bertans, 2024 First-Round Pick (DAL)
Dallas Mavericks Receive: C Rudy Gobert
Under Jason Kidd, the Dallas Mavericks underwent a strange transformation. They’d had a long-established identity as an elite offensive team that was prone to ceding points on the other end. This season, they’ve been considerably more well-rounded.
The offense did take a dive, as their 112.5 Offensive Rating ranked 14th in the NBA. The defense, on the other hand, skyrocketed. They posted a 109.0 Defensive Rating, good for 7th in the league.
Imagine what they could have accomplished with Rudy Gobert in the middle?
With the Utah Jazz seemingly imploding, Gobert has already been linked to the Mavs in the rumor mill.
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Adding him to the roster would give the Mavericks arguably the best offensive player in the NBA (Luka) and arguably the best defensive player as well.
That feels like the DNA of a genuine NBA title contender.