Mavs never want to lose a trade. I'd never advocate for that. What I mean is I think the plan WAS to be opportunistic in the trade market while Porzingis works his way back and Doncic suffers through some sophomore growing pains. Then add a rotation piece in the 2020 draft.
But that plan no longer makes sense if Doncic is playing at an MVP level now.
Instead of sitting back a waiting for something good to happen I think the Mavs can take a shot now. Go ahead and roll up your assets and make a deal for the player you want. For example, if Aaron Gordon is available and you think he's a 30+ min guy who can score and lock down Kawhi, make it happen. The Mavs have some assets to work with.
But that plan no longer makes sense if Doncic is playing at an MVP level now.
Instead of sitting back a waiting for something good to happen I think the Mavs can take a shot now. Go ahead and roll up your assets and make a deal for the player you want. For example, if Aaron Gordon is available and you think he's a 30+ min guy who can score and lock down Kawhi, make it happen. The Mavs have some assets to work with.