The DeAndre Jordan-debacle left the Dallas Mavericks hanging with a ton of cap space and practically no one to use it on. Dallas still managed to swing a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks, landing Zaza Pachulia as a consolation prize.
Pachulia will likely step into the starting center role. With virtually no quality big men available, Dallas opted to sacrifice a second-round pick in order to absorb Pachulia's $5.2 million contract, which will expire after next season, per HoopsHype.com. It's hardly the perfect solution, but it's the best team owner Mark Cuban and the front office could muster considering the circumstances.