There's no doubt that the Mavericks are proving to be a legitimate contender in the Western Conference, when their superstar trio is healthy.

Trade rumors are flying across the NBA as the trade deadline is less than a month away (February 6th), and most trade restrictions let up this week on January 15th. The Dallas Mavericks have been connected in some trades for players like Jimmy Butler and Kyle Kuzma, but one NBA writer believes in a different strategy for the Mavs.

When diving into the latest trade rumors, it's clear that the Dallas Mavericks were smart to not pursue a blockbuster trade for this intriguing forward.

Once Hardy got to his feet, he limped to the bench where he sat down for a moment before going into the locker room.

Injuries have unfortunately been far too common for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024-25 season. The good news on Friday is that Kyrie Irving returned from injury, but bad news did not wait long to follow.