After acquiring forward Grant Williams, the Dallas Mavs have increased their strength in a multi-team transaction that shocked the NBA community. The move, which follows star point guard Kyrie Irving’s record-breaking contract extension, confirms the Mavericks’ dedication to challenging for a title.
The Mavericks’ team gains a crucial combination of abilities from Grant Williams, who is known for his versatility and toughness on both ends of the floor. Williams, who stands at 6 feet 6 inches tall and can play many positions, gives Dallas more alternatives in their starting lineup. He is expected to immediately influence the team’s defensive strategy due to his excellent defensive skills and sharp basketball knowledge.
Mavs acquire Grant Williams
In a significant four-year sign-and-trade agreement worth $54 million, the Mavericks have successfully acquired forward Grant Williams from the Boston Celtics. This multi-team trade also involves the San Antonio Spurs, further adding to its complexity.
The Mavs will give the San Antonio Spurs forward Reggie Bullock and an unprotected 2030 Draft choice as part of the deal. Two second-round picks will also be given to the Celtics and Mavericks as part of the deal. The Mavericks stand to gain financially from the sign-and-trade of Williams. They can keep their Mid-Level Exception and use it to seek free agents, believes NBA insider Marc Stein.
Dallas’ top free agent target continues to be Matisse Thybulle. Williams, who began this summer as a restricted free agent, was the subject of rumors dating back to before the start of free agency that the Mavericks were interested in signing him. The forward’s presence provides the Mavericks with some much-needed size on the outside and inside rebounds.
Dallas re-sign Kyrie with massive extension
The Mavericks acted quickly and re-signed Kyrie Irving, within the first hour of free agency. The icon committed to a $126 million, three-year deal with a player option for the third and final year. The Mavs had expressed confidence in keeping Irving, and their prompt response further strengthened that belief.
The legend is still in his peak at the age 31, so the Mavericks didn’t have to sign him to a long-term or maximum deal to have his services. Theguard now holds the 17th-highest salary in the league thanks to his new contract. The Mavs front staff made it plain by trading for Irving early in the season that they wouldn’t let him leave. Now that Kye has decided to stay in Dallas, their mid-season bet has paid off.
The Mavs have been looking for a second star since they selected Luka Doncic, and Irving’s addition fulfils that need. Despite the team’s inability to make the playoffs in the previous season, signing Kye could secure their postseason hopes for the upcoming years. Mavs had made, keeping Irving, a top priority after losing Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks in the previous summer.
