NBA Trade Deadline: The trade each team must make

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The Smoking Cuban (Dallas Mavericks)

Dallas sends Richard Jefferson to Denver for Alonzo Gee

As we know, the Dallas Mavericks have already done their work on the phones this season. They sent Jameer Nelson, Brandan Wright, Jae Crowder, and picks to the Boston Celtics to acquire Rajon Rondo back in December.

They plan on signing a free agent big man, and have their sights set on veteran Jermaine O’Neal, but it’s possible Donnie Nelson could tinker with the roster via trade, too.

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The Mavericks gave up most of their available assets to get Rondo, and now the most expendable player would have to be Richard Jefferson. Al-Farouq Aminu has come on strong as of late, garnering the minutes that previously were allotted to Jefferson.

If they could move the 13-year veteran for, say, Alonzo Gee of the Denver Nuggets I think they’d do it. Gee would provide the energy that Jefferson usually brings off the pine, but is a better defender and a 43% shooter from behind the arc this season.

It’s not a major move, but one that could bring some youth to the second unit. He’s comparable to Jae Crowder, but with a better offensive game.

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