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Okay, if Van Horn isn't going to be able to go, then it's only more guy to be trimmed for the playoff roster.

Powell would seem to be a must-have if Van Horn is down. Do you keep Marshall or Benga? Is Daniels so nicked up that you have to keep Marshall even if you want the frontcourt depth?

Or, if Harris comes back fully healthy, does Armstrong watch this one from the bench like AJ did in '03?

Or, might the Mavs bite the bullet on Daniels and keep all three of Armstrong, Marshall, and Benga?

Or, what if Van Horn might be able to come back for a potential WCF series against the Suns, when he would doubtless be of great value if healthy? If they gamble on Van Horn in this case, does Benga then have to stay for sure?

Of course, any combination of the above scenarios complicates the deal nicely.