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Julius Randle, New York Knicks forward
The return of Randle, a Dallas, Texas, native, would represent a huge step up in overall talent for a franchise that just reached the NBA Finals.
Randle, 29, was an All-Star last season, averaging 24.0 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists for the Knicks before a shoulder injury forced him to miss the entire postseason. Joining a starting five that also includes Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and Dereck Lively II would help Dallas return to the Finals.
Jerami Grant, wing player, Portland Trail Blazers
Grant would be an upgrade over P.J. Washington as the starting power forward for the Mavs, giving them a better defensive option who also made a higher percentage of his three-pointers (40.2 percent versus 32.0 percent) last season.
Serving as a third or fourth scoring option while playing high-level, versatile defense on a championship-caliber team would be a nice transition for Grant coming from a 21-win Blazers team.
Dorian Finney-Smith, center, Brooklyn Nets
Originally sent to the Nets as part of the deal that brought Irving to Dallas, the Mavs should have a real interest in reuniting with their former forward.
Finney-Smith, 31, had the best years of his career in Dallas just before being included in the trade and still fits on this list as a 3-and-D wing who could potentially start or come off the bench.
