The Mavericks were busy at the NBA’s trade deadline, making three deals on Thursday that should address a couple of their glaring needs: size and rebounding.
The acquisitions of P.J. Washington from Charlotte and Daniel Gafford from Washington were widely applauded around the NBA as the Mavericks got two big men – both of whom have a reputation for their rebounding.
The cost to get both players wasn’t overly prohibitive.
The Mavericks sent forward Grant Williams and guard Seth Curry to the Hornets, in addition to a 2027 first-round draft pick that is top-two protected.