"Despite sending a 2024 first to New York as part of the Kristaps Porzingis trade, Dallas is allowed to trade or swap its 2025 first. The Mavericks can also trade a 2031 first. One thing to watch is the Mavericks taking back more salary if a trade were to occur. Dallas is $526,000 below the first apron and is not allowed to exceed it."

Nico Harrison and the Mavs reach the trade deadline in a much different position than in 2024, with Luka Doncic and several players out because of injuries.

Are the Dallas Mavericks likely to make a move ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA Trade Deadline? ESPN’s Bobby Marks placed them in the ‘wild card’ tier.

While waiting for the buzzer to sound Feb. 6 at 2 p.m., Dallas Mavericks fans are wondering whether their favorite team will facilitate a deal. In previous years, general manager Nico Harrison and the front office brass needed to be buyers or sellers to transform Dallas into a playoff contender.