Dallas Mavericks Receive: G/F Max Christie, 2023 Second-Round Pick (LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Kemba Walker
On the other hand, it isn’t only players that can make a comeback. Sometimes, teams can do the same.
Both of these Western Conference rivals would like to make a comeback in 2022-23. They each entered the season with championship ambitions, but so far, they’ve fallen short of them.
The Lakers probably shouldn’t be shocked. They’re fielding a very similar roster to the one they did last year.
In all actuality, they’re on pace to win more games this season – by some measures, it’s been a successful year.
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Nobody could say the same for the Mavericks. Last season, this team advanced to the Western Conference Finals. At 15-16, their playoff position is in jeopardy this season.
With that in mind – why would they make this deal?