Following an initial report from The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor on Friday about Orlando and Phoenix being interested in Dennis Smith Jr., it seems like talks have ramped up even further.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Dallas Mavericks have escalated trade discussions about moving the No. 9 pick from the 2017 draft as Luka Doncic continues to emerge as their star.
The Dallas Mavericks are escalating discussions to find a trade for point guard Dennis Smith Jr., league sources tell ESPN. Phoenix and Orlando have engaged in ongoing talks with Mavs.