Dinwiddie Signing Provides New Trade Option for Mavericks
Following a highly successful free agency period, highlighted by the acquisition of Klay Thompson on a three-year contract, the Dallas Mavericks have further bolstered their roster.
The impact of Nico Harrison became even more evident as the Mavericks re-signed Spencer Dinwiddie on a one-year contract, bringing him back from the Los Angeles Lakers, where he finished last season. Although the Lakers wanted to retain Dinwiddie, he chose to return to Dallas, a team where he previously found considerable success.
This signing, however, might lead to a future trade, potentially requiring the Mavericks to part ways with one of their young guards.
Jaden Hardy’s Role in Question Following Dinwiddie’s Return
Spencer Dinwiddie was instrumental in Luka Doncic’s first Western Conference Finals appearance, averaging 15.8 points and nearly 50 percent shooting from the field. His presence on the court is expected to be crucial.
This raises the question: if Dinwiddie performs as well as he did in his previous stint with Dallas, will the team consider trading their young guard, Jaden Hardy?
During his first period with the Mavericks, Dinwiddie was a dependable scorer and often the second option when Jalen Brunson struggled. With the increased competition for guard minutes, Hardy’s playing time may be significantly reduced.
Hardy, who has averaged 13 to 15 minutes per game over his two years in the NBA, has the potential to contribute to any NBA rotation. However, with the Mavericks’ new free agency acquisitions, it’s becoming difficult to see Hardy maintaining a regular spot in the rotation. This situation might prompt Harrison to pursue a mid-season trade.
Hardy has been a dynamic presence off the bench, especially during the playoffs when rotation changes were necessary. His value would be recognized by another team if traded.
While trading Hardy would be a tough decision for Mavericks fans given his high potential, the abundance of guards on the roster, including Dinwiddie, could severely limit Hardy’s minutes. If Hardy is not part of Dallas’ rotation, other teams would likely be eager to integrate him into their lineups.
