The Dallas Mavericks were four victories away from capturing their second team championship. They might use free agency to raise their status in order to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Tobias Harris is one free agent they are purportedly considering.
The Mavericks are one of the teams interested in the Philadelphia 76ers wing, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. What the Mavericks would need to do to convince him to join them was also mentioned.
“Dallas, New Orleans, Detroit, San Antonio, and Utah.” Dallas and New Orleans will most likely need to engage in sign-and-trade transactions. I’ve heard that those are the teams that are anticipated to show interest in Tobias Harris this summer.
Tim Hardaway Jr. and Maxi Kleber’s contracts with the Mavericks could be partially assumed by the Sixers thanks to their cap space. But the Sixers wouldn’t be interested in acquiring those two because they share the same goals as the Mavericks.
In the event that a third team was involved, a sign-and-trade might be expected. Harris recently signed a $180 million, five-year contract.
Sixers’ Tobias Harris isn’t expected to return: Source
Harris played for the Sixers for the previous five and a half years. He was paid like a movie star. He did not, needless to say, live up to that reputation. It seems unlikely that Harris will remain a Sixer, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
In a story published on April 19, Pompey stated, “Tobias Harris may be as good as gone.” “Once the 76ers’ postseason run is over, the power forward’s time with the team is anticipated to come to an end. A number of NBA executives think there’s a possibility he’ll sign a free agent contract to play for the Detroit Pistons. However, a number of other teams are considering the 13-year veteran, who has averaged 16.3 points and 6.2 rebounds throughout his career.
Harris has demonstrated his ability to score points effectively, albeit not as frequently as an All-Star. He was heavily criticized for failing to fulfill his contractual obligations. Perhaps he won’t have to deal with any hardship on a deal where he gets paid correctly.
Harris would probably be the Mavericks’ third scoring option after Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. Dallas’ defeat by the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals was partly due to their lack of a third option. Harris could make that right.
Jerami Grant was considered the Mavericks’ “dream fit.”
Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer outlined the reasons why Grant is a desirable trade target.
Grant is still a knockdown shooter with the ability to cut and score at the rim, and he is a versatile defender who can play in any switching defense. He can, however, also produce work off the dribble. Maybe at this point in his career, similar to Porzingis for Boston, he would prefer a little more balance.
Grant would be a “dream fit” for the Mavericks, he continued.
“Just picture someone with Grant’s scoring prowess instead of Maxi Kleber receiving kickout passes from Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. More open looks than he’s ever had would be a feast for Grant. Additionally, he could lessen some of Luka and Kyrie’s burden due to his handling skills.
Harris and Grant have comparable roles. It is evident from this that the Mavericks are looking for a player who embodies the ideal of a scoring wing. Grant or Harris don’t have to be that player, but someone like that could help them get over the hump.
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