5 teams that should trade for Brandon Knight

By Roje Smith | Jan 3, 2017

Nov 23, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (11) pounds his chest after hitting a 3 point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. The Suns won 92-87. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 27, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; From left(Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (40) and guard Seth Curry (30) and guard Devin Harris (34) and guard Deron Williams (8)) sit on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Dallas Mavericks

Unless you believe that Seth Curry is going to develop into his brother, the Dallas Mavericks don’t have a point guard of the future. Additionally, Deron Williams is too many years and too many injuries removed from his most productive days with the Utah Jazz. Therefore, it can’t hurt to try and make a trade for Knight since his addition represents a significant upgrade.

Although Mark Cuban claims that the Mavericks aren’t tanking yet, he may need to rethink that statement since their current record is 10-24. Their season is clearly going nowhere and there’s little to no chance that it will improve.

Dallas might as well start the rebuilding process sooner rather than later. If they acquire a player like Knight, then he can combine with Harrison Barnes and Dwight Powell to form a promising young nucleus for the future. The only thing standing in the way of this is Phoenix’s desire for any of Dallas’ players.

One valid trade according to ESPN’s NBA Trade Machine is sending Knight to Dallas in exchange for J.J. Barea and Powell. However, there would be an issue with that deal especially since the Mavericks will most likely want to hold on to Powell. Another valid trade consists of Dallas sending Matthews to the Suns for Knight. A Curry/Knight backcourt can be a potent one depending on how they jell. Additionally, the Mavericks get to keep Powell.

Although the Suns may ultimately lack interest in who Dallas has to offer for Knight, it shouldn’t stop the Mavericks from trying. He is a player that can easily expedite their inevitable rebuilding phase.

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