The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the most perplexing teams in the NBA over the past year. Dallas has endured a forgettable start to the 2025-26 NBA campaign, and trade rumors are already beginning to swirl . So, will the Mavs consider trading players such as Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford before the 2026 trade deadline?

The Mavs acquired Thompson as part of a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors in the summer of 2024. Thompson was excited about heading to Dallas — as he would receive the opportunity to potentially win his fifth championship while playing alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Fast forward to November of 2025, and Luka is now on the Los Angeles Lakers while Kyrie is recovering from ACL surgery.

Meanwhile, Gafford was acquired ahead of the 2024 tra

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