2016 Trade Assets

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I would argue against that those trades make Dallas more appealing than it is now. Dallas might be more appealing than it has been for the last 5 years or more and not just by the names it can put on the court. You may be losing more by trading DWill than gaining.

Let's take a look at the current status. If my memory serves right, Barnes has said Dallas was his choice. Matthews showed his loyalty and perhaps preference when he kept the agreement of joining Mavericks even if Deandra starts crying. Powell had other options but gave up money to play in Dallas. Same goes to DWill, he gave up money and perhaps better contract to stay in Dallas - you can argue he did not have any other decent options but then look at who Chicago signed to play as their point guard. JJ Barea may be a casualty of his style but he is kind of synonymous with being a Maverick. You also have rumors that Bogut chose Dallas over Houston.

All I am saying is that currently Mavericks have a lot of players that actually want to be in Dallas. Players talk, word goes around and this will help to improve Mavericks' image a lot more than having a strong lineup without A-listed star - other than Dirk. Trading away players who gave up money to play in Dallas is not the way to improve your appeal to free agents.