Dallas Mavericks Trade Grade

Dallas Mavericks Make Deadline-Day Moves

Daniel Gafford Traded from Wizards

Spencer Dinwiddie Acquired from Nets

The Dallas Mavericks have made some significant moves ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline. The team has acquired center Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards and guard Spencer Dinwiddie from the Brooklyn Nets.

In the deal for Gafford, the Mavericks gave up forward Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick. Porzingis had been with the Mavericks since 2019, but he has struggled with injuries and inconsistency in recent years. Gafford, on the other hand, is a young, athletic center who is known for his defense and rebounding.

The Mavericks also traded guard Seth Curry to the Nets in the deal for Dinwiddie. Curry has been a valuable contributor for the Mavericks this season, but Dinwiddie is a more experienced and versatile player. Dinwiddie can play both guard positions and is a capable scorer and playmaker.

These moves should help the Mavericks improve their chances of making a playoff push. The team is currently in sixth place in the Western Conference, but they are only 1.5 games behind the fifth-place Utah Jazz. The Mavericks have a tough schedule remaining, but they have the talent and experience to make a run at a playoff spot.

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