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Dallas Mavericks: Looking to acquire Jimmy Butler?

By Carl Daley

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on December 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball during the first half of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on December 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) /
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The Dallas Mavericks could be in the market for a brand new offensive weapon. Jimmy Butler could be headed to Dallas sooner rather than later.

The Dallas Mavericks appear to be interested in trading for Minnesota Timberwolves star, Jimmy Butler. The team could use a strong shooting guard/voice in the locker room to help this squad find their identity. Will this trade happen anytime soon? Let’s take a look at the situation.

Jimmy Butler is unhappy in Minnesota, to say the least. The Dallas Mavericks organization is on the rise as their crop of young talent appears to be getting better and better every game. Dennis Smith Jr is one of the more talented young players in the league and is in line for a leadership role on this roster.

He has a very balanced game and can support his teammates incredibly well. If the Dallas Mavericks need a jolt on the floor, DSJ can be that guy. DSJ, however, does not have the size, speed, and alpha dog mentality that Butler has on the floor. Ideally, for the Timberwolves, they would get a first round pick and DSJ in return, however, they don’t have any leverage.

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Butler wants out and will either continue to seek a trade or hit free agency during the offseason. He is also 30 and has played a ton of minutes so far during his career. Investing the Dallas Mavericks future in the hands of such a player is an illogical idea at best. But for the present, why not?

The Mavericks could trade a future first-round pick because at the end of the day if you can win with what you have why not give it a shot? A trade would likely involve Harrison Barnes, a first rounder, and maybe some minor pieces, but it should be enough for Minnesota. Butler recently had, let’s just say, an incident at Timberwolves practice.

It is clear that his mentality and that of his teammates differ a bit, now that isn’t because of any sort of diva attitude Butler possesses, he just wants to win. He is likely feeling the pressure from his own body and would like to be in a place where players want to strive for greatness.

The Dallas Mavericks have improved every season and now at this point, I would say they will be fighting for a playoff spot especially if they acquire Butler. Then there is always the danger of trading for Butler and him leaving your organization for New York, Los Angeles, Boston, or Miami. That is why Dallas should act now while the iron is hot.

At least trading for Butler gives the team time to help him acclimate to the system and the city instead of coming in fairly cold. With a bunch of elite young players and DeAndre Jordan, there are worst places to be these days than in Dallas.

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I would expect that the Dallas Mavericks attempt to bring in Butler sooner rather than later.

  • Published on 10/25/2018 at 17:00 PM
  • Last updated at 10/25/2018 at 07:48 AM
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