Orlando Magic Receive: G/F Tim Hardaway Jr., 2025 First-Round Pick (DAL)

Dallas Mavericks Receive: C Mo Bamba

With Mo Bamba scheduled to hit Restricted Free Agency, this deal comes by way of sign-and-trade. It’s hard to think of a more perfect addition to this Dallas Mavericks squad.

Bamba is not a high-usage offensive player. He’s a complementary piece. His job description is generally simple. Bamba protects the rim, and he spaces the floor.

Luckily, that’s all these Mavericks would need him to do. Bamba’s floor spacing will allow the Mavericks to maintain the five-out offensive attack that seems to maximize Doncic. Furthermore, his rim protection will cover for Wood.

In fact, the addition of Bamba would allow Wood to slot in at the 4, where he may have more defensive advantages. He can still man the 5 in more offensively inclined lineups. Basically, the addition of Bamba gives the Mavericks more options.

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In 2022, that’s key. Versatility wins championships in the modern NBA. If that’s the Mavericks’ goal in 2022-23, acquiring Bamba helps their ability to assemble a variety of lineups.