Several notable All-Stars have been floated as potential candidates on the move, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, Ja Morant and Mavericks big man Anthony Davis<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mavericks<\/p>\n By signing up, you agree to our\u00a0Terms of Service<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n The Mavericks are on pace to win 30 games, which doesn\u2019t bode well for their playoff chances, so it\u2019s possible the reimagined front office<\/a> could seek to make some changes.<\/p>\n With the deadline rapidly approaching, here\u2019s a look at some of the players on the roster who could be valuable enough to include in a trade: <\/p>\n Anthony Davis<\/p>\n All eyes have been on Davis\u2019 future with the Mavericks since Nico Harrison was removed from his post as general manager<\/a>. His situation is complicated for multiple reasons. <\/p>\n Let\u2019s start with the obvious. He\u2019s sidelined until the end of February with a left hand sprain<\/a>, which could reduce his trade value. Davis could return before the end of the season, but Dallas could be on the outside of the Play-In Tournament and trying to position itself for the best possible outcome in this year\u2019s NBA draft. <\/p>\n The Mavericks will need to decide over the next two weeks if they wish to see the trio of Davis, Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving on the court, because if not, it\u2019s probably best to part ways amicably and reap the most they can for the 10-time All-Star. <\/p>\n Dante Exum<\/p>\n Exum\u2019s time in Dallas once represented the rejuvenation of his career, but this season was over for the veteran point guard before it even started. Instead of sharing point guard responsibilities, he underwent season-ending knee surgery, which makes him a candidate to be traded. His $3.3 million contract could be salary filler if need be.<\/p>\n Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) attempts to make a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Dallas.<\/p>\n Christine Vo \/ Staff Photographer<\/p>\n Daniel Gafford<\/p>\n An injury on the first day of training camp altered the trajectory of Gafford\u2019s second full season with Dallas. He\u2019s played in 29 of 44 games, but his two-way skill set as an agile lob threat and fierce rim protector could be valuable to rival teams. <\/p>\n Gafford could be the Mavericks\u2019 second-best trade asset behind Davis, but if they choose to move on from their All-Star big man, they will need a viable option at center alongside Dereck Lively II, who is out the rest of the season after foot surgery<\/a>.<\/p>\n Jaden Hardy<\/p>\n The Mavericks have six point guards on their roster and if healthy, Hardy falls on the back end of that list. He\u2019s a nontraditional point guard who excels more off the ball and is the fourth-best 3-point shooter on the team behind Max Christie, Klay Thompson and Ryan Nembhard. <\/p>\n Hardy averages only 12.3 minutes per game, and despite two starts in the last four games, he\u2019s behind Brandon Williams and Nembhard on the depth chart. Even Flagg has had more reps as the lead initiator. Perhaps a new environment could give Hardy a chance to gain meaningful minutes.<\/p>\n Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (13) keeps the ball away from Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Dallas. <\/p>\n Chitose Suzuki \/ Staff Photographer<\/p>\n Naji Marshall<\/p>\n Marshall has played the best basketball of his career in Dallas with an expanded opportunity to showcase his offensive skills. The sixth-year forward has outperformed his contract of three years and $27 million<\/a>, which is team-friendly enough to trade. <\/p>\n Contenders would value Marshall\u2019s two-way skill set. His reliable floater and ability to initiate offense serves the Mavericks well as they try to maintain the increased pace that has led to their recent offensive surge. It\u2019s possible he\u2019s proven himself as a good fit next to Flagg who aligns with the team\u2019s future plans.<\/p>\n Caleb Martin<\/p>\n Martin was acquired at last season\u2019s deadline in a trade for former Mavericks guard Quentin Grimes<\/a>. Statistically, he\u2019s having the worst season of his career with a career-low 2.5 points and a 3-point shooting clip of 21.7%, but he\u2019s done an impressive job<\/a> over the last week filling in for Flagg and P.J. Washington, especially from a defensive standpoint. He\u2019s had nine of his 23 steals this season over the last four games, which proves he\u2019s still capable of being an impact player when healthy. <\/p>\n Related<\/p>\n It\u2019s quite obvious why Russell is on this list. The Mavericks\u2019 lone free agent signing in the offseason<\/a> was initially perceived as the starting point guard with Irving recovering from ACL surgery. That\u2019s far from the case as Russell has only started three games and played in 26 of 44. He has not played in 11 games, despite being active. <\/p>\n It\u2019s unclear what the market is for Russell, but perhaps he could be attached to a trade that would benefit from including his $5.6 million contract that includes a player option for next season.<\/p>\n Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) smiles looking at the crowd during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in Dallas.<\/p>\n Christine Vo \/ Staff Photographer<\/p>\n Klay Thompson<\/p>\n Any contending team would benefit from having one of the best shooters in NBA history on its roster. He\u2019s in the twilight of his career, but he\u2019s still a threat from beyond the arc, shooting 38% from three. <\/p>\n The circumstances are not what he envisioned when he joined the team in 2024, but the veteran has displayed an impressive form of leadership in his second full season in Dallas. He serves as a mentor for the Mavericks\u2019 younger players and appears happy, especially as he reached three career milestones this month.<\/p>\n![\"Dallas](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TP7GQIZ3UZAJNAPVXZNKFWMLL4.JPG\")
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