Dallas Mavericks
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F Tim Hardaway Jr., F/C Christian Wood, F Dorrian Finney-Smith, 2025 First-Round Pick (DAL)
Dallas Mavericks Receive: F/C Anthony Davis
The Dallas Mavericks could really use a second star behind Luka Doncic.
Many would propose they go after a secondary ball-handler. That would be prudent. Still, Davis may not be the star most would expect for them – that doesn’t mean he couldn’t be the right one.
In particular, the pair ought to thrive together in the pick-and-roll. Davis would be the strongest interior presence Doncic has ever played with. It would be interesting to see how he benefitted from playing alongside him.
Meanwhile, this deal has the Lakers receiving three players who ought to improve their spacing. Hardaway Jr. is slumping after returning from last year’s injury, but we’d expect him to turn a corner soon.
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Still, even if he doesn’t, Wood and Finney-Smith improve this group’s front-court spacing in a major way.
Finally, the Lakers get a first-round pick for their troubles here as well. For a team that’s low on draft capital, that’s essential.
