Sources: Mavericks Seek Wing Depth at Trade Deadline, Among Teams Eyeing Pelicans' Javonte Green
At 23-19, the Dallas Mavericks remain a team to monitor ahead of the midseason trade deadline. While the long-term focus remains firmly in mind for the organization, a need for potential reinforcements has been displayed during a critical stretch in which Luka Dončić has remained sidelined due to a left calf strain suffered on Christmas Day.
Sources indicated to DallasHoopsJournal.com that the Mavericks are actively surveying wing players on the trade market. Among the options drawing notable interest from Dallas is New Orleans Pelicans forward Javonte Green. However, they are far from alone in this regard, as multiple teams are keeping a close eye on his situation.
Green, signed to a one-year, $2.4 million contract with New Orleans, has remained a consistent and dependable contributor this season. He’s averaged 6.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 21.7 minutes per game, shooting 46.6% from the floor, 38.5% from beyond the arc, and 77.6% from the free throw line. His efficiency, combined with his defensive instincts, has made him a valuable presence off the bench for the Pelicans.
With Green’s defensive versatility, competitiveness, and professionalism, he’s emerged as an intriguing option for teams around the league seeking to add playoff-caliber role players. His cost-friendly contract positions him as a viable option for contenders aiming to strengthen their roster without sacrificing significant assets.
The 6-foot-5 forward’s ability to guard multiple positions, helped by his impressive 7-foot wingspan, makes him an incredibly appealing option for Dallas, which is keen on adding depth, length, and defensive impact on the wing. Green’s athleticism and energy fit the Mavericks’ emphasis on versatility and perimeter defense, particularly with the playoff race tightening in the Western Conference.
The Mavericks continue to evaluate a wide range of potential trade targets as the deadline nears. Green is one of several players under consideration who could fit well with Dallas’s strategic needs for the stretch run of the season.
The 6-foot-5 forward’s ability to guard multiple positions, helped by his 7-foot wingspan, makes him an incredibly intriguing option for Dallas, which is keen on adding depth and defensive impact on the wing.
The Mavericks continue to evaluate potential trade targets as the deadline nears. Green is one of several players under consideration who could fit well with Dallas’s strategic needs for the stretch run of the season.
