Mavericks Land Pistons’ Jalen Duren In Bold NBA Trade Scenario

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Why The Dallas Mavericks Do The Deal 

Meanwhile, Dallas can only be concerned about the immediate future. With that in mind, why are they trading for a sophomore? 

Well, the Mavericks are investing in an archetype here. They could use a rim-running, rim-protecting big man like Duren. The hope is that his growth would be accelerated alongside Doncic. 

That feels reasonable enough. Duren’s job description wouldn’t be complicated in Dallas. All he’d have to do is catch lobs and defend the paint. 

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Is this a risk? Sure. On the other hand, the Mavericks may need to take risks this summer. As constructed, they aren’t competing for an NBA title anyway. 

In this case, they don’t have enough of a good thing: rim protection. 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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