The Mavericks have been extremely active in trying to improve ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
Dallas already reportedly acquired Daniel Gafford from the Wizards to beef up the center depth behind Dereck Lively II. Now, it’s bringing in another frontcourt player to play next to them.
The Mavericks have reportedly acquired P.J. Tucker from the Hornets, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. It didn’t come at a light cost, either. There’s heavy draft capital included in this deal that surely makes this a tough pill for Dallas to swallow.
Let’s dive into the details of it all as we grade this trade.