DONE DEAL: Dallas Mavericks complete their acquisition of the top backer…..

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns 123-113 Wednesday night to go to 33-23 before of the NBA All-Star break.

Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington had participated in four games together since joining the Mavs, and both players have

demonstrated that they complement Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic well.

It’s important to acknowledge their defense and rebounding, since Washington is emerging as Dallas’ much-needed defensive stopper.

The Dallas Mavericks need to release three contracts in the offseason.

Even though the Mavs are in a wonderful position and have been able to cut a number of poor contracts in recent months, they may

still try to transfer some contracts this summer. Although they currently appear to have a competitive roster, anything can happen

rapidly.

The Dallas Mavericks may try to cut these three contracts this summer.

3. Powell Dwight

The Dallas Mavericks were largely dependent on Dwight Powell prior to making a trade for Daniel Gafford. He was a nightly player

who even made eight game starts.

Powell hasn’t played much since the move, and his $4 million contract from last summer isn’t the best for a third-string center. He

hasn’t been performing at his best either this season, and it’s not ideal to give a player who isn’t in the rotation this kind of money.

Over the following few years, $4 million a year is not bad, but it’s also not wonderful. His talents aren’t as much of a necessity now that

Dereck Lively II and guard Gafford make up the Mavs’ powerful center combo. Although Powell’s play has deteriorated, he has started

more than 250 games for the Mavs in his career and would be sorely missed.

Powell is still an excellent leader and a positive energy source, but

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