The Dallas Mavericks are not pursuing a trade for either Jimmy Butler or Kevin Durant, sources tell Jake Fischer. The Mavericks are looking for upgrades to their roster, however, after trading away Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. The Mavericks are short on shot creation as they move out of a heliocentric offense centered on Doncic, which will leave Kyrie Irving to shoulder a large responsibility in the area.
The Mavericks acquired a 2029 unprotected first round pick from the Los Angeles Lakers as part of the deal that they could flip into a win-now trade chip.
The Mavericks are currently in ninth place in the Western Conference.