Dallas Mavericks Receive: G CJ McCollum
Portland Trail Blazers Receive: G Tim Hardaway Jr., F Reggie Bullock, Future First-Round Pick
The main objective for the Dallas Mavericks during the offseason was to find a standout talent to pair with Luka Doncic — particularly a secondary ball handler.
The initial target was Kyle Lowry ahead of free agency, who quickly agreed to a deal with the Miami Heat to join his close friend Jimmy Butler. The Mavericks were left without viable options as a result.
A talent like CJ McCollum would go a long way to take pressure off Doncic. That type of talent simply was not attainable in the offseason for Dallas.
There hasn’t been the expected impact from Reggie Bullock to begin the season. It wouldn’t be tough to part with him as a result. Tim Hardaway Jr. has become a crucial impact for the Mavericks but McCollum would be an upgrade — making it worthwhile.
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The Portland Trail Blazers would have to favor opening future salary cap flexibility, which could be a tough thing to prioritize given the team needs to keep Damian Lillard happy.
How does this deal impact the teams? Let’s take a look at it from each of their perspectives, starting with the Mavericks.
