Mavericks Make Deadline Day Trades

Frontcourt Bolstered with Gafford Acquisition

The Dallas Mavericks have made a pair of trades before Thursday's deadline, acquiring Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards and PJ Washington from the Charlotte Hornets.

In the Gafford trade, the Mavericks sent Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick to the Wizards. Gafford is a 6'11" center who has averaged 9.4 points and 7.3 rebounds per game this season.

In the Washington trade, the Mavericks sent Spencer Dinwiddie and a second-round pick to the Hornets for PJ Washington. Washington is a 6'7" forward who has averaged 12.4 points and 6.3 rebounds per game this season.

Conclusion

These trades show that the Mavericks are serious about contending for a championship this season. With the addition of Gafford and Washington, the Mavericks now have a formidable frontcourt that should help them make a deep playoff run.