We could expect movement in Dallas, with reinforcements to help Luka Doncic: it just happened. The Texas franchise has just picked up a big point guard, but had to sacrifice Kristaps Porzingis in the lot. The Latvian leaves (finally) the Mavs, without ever really being convinced.
To help Luka Doncic towards the title, the Mavericks are ready for anything. No question for the front office to sit idly by before the deadline, with a first movement this Thursday: Spencer Dinwiddie leaves the Wizards after a few months, and joins Texas.
An almost expected trade for the former Nets player, since he is not unanimous in Washington. Beyond his plummeting performance, his attitude isn’t seen very well by some. Anyway, he’s heading to Dallas with Davis Bertans, who will bring some shooting.
End clap for Kristaps Porzingis!
But you have understood, the most important element of this exchange is Kristaps Porzingis. The inside never made it big in Texas, and had to spend a lot of time in the infirmary. The franchise preferred to put an end to the experience, sending him to Washington for a new adventure.
The Mavericks are trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Wizards for a packaged centered on Spencer Dinwiddie, sources tell ESPN.
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 10, 2022
The Mavs trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Wizards for a Spencer Dinwiddie-centric package.
FULL TRADE DETAILS:
Wizards: Kristaps Porzingis, 2nd-round pick
Mavericks: Spencer Dinwiddie, Davis Bertans
(via @wospn)
WOW
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 10, 2022
A rather unexpected trade for Porzingis, even if Dallas spent the day trying to find a trade for the Latvian. He will now try to revive himself with the Wizards, after a failed duet with Luka Doncic.
It’s moving for the Mavs, motivated by the idea of making a big run in the Western Conference. Two new players capable of helping this workforce for the future: it is Luka Doncic who must be smiling.
