The Dallas Mavericks are one of the worst teams in the Western Conference. They sit 12th in the Western Conference standings, which is better than they were. Anthony Davis has returned to the lineup, which has helped them win a few more games.
One of the big reasons that the Mavs have been struggling this season, besides not having Davis available because of injury, has been the lack of a point guard. Kyrie Irving has not played yet this season, and they have not found a suitable replacement.
One trade proposal from Bleacher Report has the Mavericks landing a former All-Star at the point guard position in LaMelo Ball.
GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 26: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles during the second half of the game against the New York Knicks at Spectrum Center on November 26, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Mavericks Land LaMelo Ball in Trade Proposal
Here is the full trade proposal:
Dallas Mavericks Receive:
- PG LaMelo Ball (from Hornets)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive:
- G/F Klay Thompson (from Mavs)
- C Daniel Gafford (from Mavs)
Charlotte Hornets Receive:
- SG Max Christie (from Mavs)
- F Rui Hachimura (from Lakers)
- F Dalton Knecht (from Lakers)
- PG Gabe Vincent (from Lakers)
- 2029 first-round pick (unprotected via Lakers from Mavericks)
This trade would finally give the Mavs a player who can effectively move the ball and generate open shots for teammates. While Ball also takes a lot of shots, he is an excellent passer. He also gives the Mavericks their point guard of the future.
Irving has proven that he can play off the ball effectively, as he did so with Luka Doncic. That means that Ball would be allowed to play with the ball in his hands when Irving returns. Dallas isn’t giving up a lot in this trade, either.
Gafford is their best center, but he has had issues staying healthy. With Derrick Lively II back, they can use him as their starter again. P.J. Washington has shown the ability to play center, as well.
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 19: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball upcourt in the second half against Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
The Dallas Mavericks Need a Healthy Point Guard
Right now, the only point guard the Mavericks have that is healthy is D’Angelo Russell. Russell has the worst offensive rating since his third NBA season. It’s clear that the Mavericks need to do something soon at that spot, or the season will be lost.
Developing Cooper Flagg into an All-Star player should be Dallas’ top priority. Getting him a point guard who can put him in the right spots to score is paramount to that development.
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