Is the time right for the Dallas Mavericks to move on from Dennis Smith Jr.? And should teams leap at the chance to get one of the most touted point guards in the 2017 draft?
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim MacMahon reported Monday that the Mavericks are escalating trade talks involving Smith, the No. 9 overall pick in 2017. That's no surprise given the questionable fit between Smith and this year's Dallas rookie, Luka Doncic, who has taken over lead ballhandling duties as he's emerged as the heavy favorite for Rookie of the Year.