The Dallas Mavericks were one of the first teams to make a big move this NBA offseason. Whether or not it was their last is anybody’s guess.
Before the NBA Finals were even finished, the Mavs traded Boban Marjanovic, Trey Burke, Marquise Chriss, Sterling Brown, and the 26th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft to the Rockets for Christian Wood.
Wood is an intriguing fit for the Mavs. On the one hand, he’s a big man who shot 39% from three-point range last season.
On the other hand, his defensive awareness and effort have come into question over recent years.
LATEST NBA NEWS AND TRADE RUMORS: Indiana Pacers Not Actively Shopping Myles Turner Amid Contract Talks
With that said, Wood is a thin 6’10. Defensively, he may be better suited to play the 4. In that event, the Mavericks could still be looking for a floor-spacing big man who provides better rim protection.
In that event, they ought to consider Myles Turner. Here are three trades that land him with the Mavericks this summer.