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NBA Trade Deadline 2019: 5 trades to help the Mavericks build for a Doncic future

By Chris Manning

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets on December 18, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 18: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Denver Nuggets on December 18, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 17: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings dunks the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on January 17, 2019 at Spectrum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 17: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings dunks the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on January 17, 2019 at Spectrum Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Willie Cauley-Stein might not be available at the deadline. He’s started every game for the Kings this year. He’s averaging a career-high in rebounds and points as he heads towards restricted free agency. Cauley-Stein is a good player and the Kings haven’t always had a lot of those. Plus, as a restricted free agent, Sacramento will have the leverage to re-sign him at a fair number. Why give that up?

That being said, it’s fair to wonder if the Kings really need Cauley-Stein. They drafted Marvin Bagley III at No. 2 overall last June and he’s going to be most effective in the modern NBA playing the five. Off the bench, Harry Giles is showing flashes and is playing like he is a useful big if he can stay healthy. So, maybe Cauley-Stein will be available for the right price.

None of the players the Mavericks have, though, would seem to appeal the Kings — it’s not as easy as trading a surplus young wing for a surplus young big. As a result, the Mavericks, Kings and Wizards could do a three-team deal where the Kings get a player they tried to sign before and reportedly have interest in: Otto Porter Jr. In exchange, the Mavs get Cauley-Stein — and could re-sign him this summer — and the Wizards get a protected pick from the Mavericks.

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