The Dallas Mavericks are a team that came into the NBA season with hopes of making a run to the playoffs. It has not been the case over the first half of the season after a slow start. They were in the playoffs and you were ago and gave the Los Angeles Clippers a run for their money but have not had the same fortune this year.

The Mavericks made a blockbuster deal when they acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the New York Knicks. Porzingis has struggled with his health and this has been a huge roadblock in his career. When healthy, Porzingis is an extremely dynamic player and the perfect complement to Luka Doncic.

Early in his career, Doncic has turned into one of the best players in the league. This was a reason the Mavericks were supposed to compete in the near future but they could look at the NBA trade deadline for another deal.

Dallas has been linked to some big-name players but would get a veteran option in this one. The Chicago Bulls seem like an intriguing trade partner no matter which direction the team wants to go.

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Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen have both been featured in NBA trade rumors because of the return that they would bring the Bulls. In this particular deal, Chicago would be able to hold onto their two stars and send away one of their veteran names.

This is an intriguing deal that could benefit both sides in the immediate future. Let’s take a look at what it might take to get this deal done between both sides.