Scola has one more year left at about $5 million--matches Wright almost exactly. At this point in their careers, Wright is probably more valuable, but Dallas needs a power forward, not a fourth center.
More than that, Dallas needs a stretch four so that the entire offense doesn't have to change when Dirk is out. No doubt Parsons will play the four some, but Scola has a high basketball IQ and probably enough left to play the 8-10 minutes per game that the Mavs need.
I can't think of any other options that fit for a trade. Of course you could fill the hole at the 2 with a trade and then sign someone for back up PF with the exception.
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