This 2016-2017 NBA Season has been a trying time for Mark Cuban and his Dallas Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks continues to struggle. With a 5-18 record, the Dallas Mavericks are in last place in the Western Conference. Things also don't look bright for the Dallas Mavericks with All Star Dirk Nowitzki still sidelined with a sore right Achilles tendon.
There have been talks that the Dallas Mavericks should tank the season. But Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban refuses to do so, still hoping for a turn around on their season. There are also talks about trading away their starting center Andrew Bogut.
Andrew Bogut has been linked to trade rumors involving the Boston Celtics, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Toronto Raptors. But none of those teams has made a move.
This latest rumor seems to be getting some traction. According to reports, the Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trailblazer are in talks about a possible trade involving Andrew Bogut.
In this latest possible trade scenario, the Dallas Mavericks would ship Andrew Bogut to the Portland Trailblazers. In return, the Dallas Mavericks would acquire power forward Ed Davis, power forward Noah Vonleh and point guard Shabazz Napier.
The Dallas Mavericks are not really inclined to deal Andrew Bogut right away. But given their current situation and their hopes of turning around their season keeps fading away with every lost, the Dallas Mavericks might consider changing their stance.
Of all the players on the Dallas Mavericks roster, Andrew Bogut is the most valuable trade asset. Andrew Bogut's contract will expire at the end of this season and will become an unrestricted free agent next summer. Expiring contracts are a valuable commodity for other teams to have. Plus the Dallas Mavericks would rather trade Andrew Bogut and get players in return rather than lose him in free agency for nothing.
As for the Portland Trailblazers, getting Andrew Bogut would be big boost for them especially if they are willing to go up on their playoff spot. Currently, the Portland Trailblazers are in 8th place in the Western Conference with a 12-13 record. Plus with Andrew Bogut, the Portland Trailblazers would get a rim protector that would definitely help them on the defensive end. Currently, the Portland Trailblazers are in second to the last place on defensive efficiency in the NBA with a 109.5 rating.
