Denver Nuggets: The Wilson Chandler Trades Part II- The West
By Tim Hart
Dallas Mavericks
ESPN’s NBA Trade Machine Results: Mavericks +2 Wins, Nuggets +1 Wins
The Trade machine suggests a strong compatibility between these two teams, with both benefiting from the mock-trade.
Why the Mavericks would do it:
They’d be in good shape. The Trade Machine says so. The fact is that Wesley Matthews has simply not performed up to his salary, and trading him away for Barton and Chandler would bring more dynamic offensive options to the team. Matthews is a better shooter than either Barton or Chandler. Still, the Mavericks would likely benefit from making this sacrifice. They’d have a better shot a playoff run with the Wills on their side.
Why the Nuggets would do it:
They need more seasoned shooters like Matthews. Barea has a nice touch as well, and could probably provide more on-court production than Jameer Nelson. Nelson would see a big minutes cut, and Gary Harris would likely come off the bench with Nuggets rookie Jamal Murray.
Overall, the Nuggets would have a far more threatening three-point squad. This would force defenders to avoid double-teams, and could help cut down on turnovers. With a lot of turnovers and missed threes last season, a trade like this could help turn the team around.
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