Why The Dallas Mavericks Do The Deal 

With all of that being said, the Mavericks could use Anunoby no matter what he is. 

Suppose he’s strictly a 3-and-D wing. Fine. Dallas still needs him. In fact, he’d be the best player in that mold on their roster. On the other hand, if he does have more to offer, the Mavericks might want to consider adding a second first-round pick to this package. 

After all, this team is starved for secondary playmaking behind Doncic. If nothing else, they can certainly afford to give Anunoby a chance to prove himself. 

Finally, this deal also has a small bonus for the Mavericks. As of now, they have a glut of decent options at the 5.

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Between Powell, JaVale McGee, and Christian Wood, it might be a logjam. They can establish a clearer pecking order at the position by moving Powell. 

All things considered, this is a no-brainer for Dallas. Is it the right move for the Raptors?