3 teams who need to throw an offer sheet at Grant Williams

Teams who need to throw an offer sheet at Grant Williams: 1. Dallas Mavericks

The Athletic’s Tim Cato recently reported that Boston had discussed a potential sign-and-trade for Williams with the Dallas Mavericks. Cato wrote:

"“Dallas isn’t interested in using its pick to acquire him, and the team might decide against an offer — something more than the mid-level exception — that would be large enough that Boston wouldn’t match. But Williams makes plenty of sense in Dallas, and there may be other ways to complete that deal with Boston’s help if Dallas decides to seriously pursue it.”"

This could be a situation that benefits both teams. The Mavericks lack depth and Grant Williams provides that. Plus, the Celtics don’t really have room for Grant on their salary sheet, especially with Kristaps coming in and Jaylen Brown’s extension looming.

In a draft night trade with the Thunder, the Mavericks added Dereck Lively II and shed the remaining $32 million on Bertans’ contract. Now, they’ll have the opportunity to add some win-now players. For the Mavericks, re-signing Irving and Doncic and surrounding them with complementary role players (like Williams) will be crucial.

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