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If anything, DJJ's emergence for a couple of weeks shows just how valuable a consistent 15ppg 2-way wing would be on this team. One that can hit a 3 at league average rate and also create his own shot of the dribble if needed.

Who has that skillset? 

Ideally Mikal Bridges. The Nets don't want to trade him and the Mavs certainly don't have the assets this TDL, but this coming summer? 3 unprotected 1sts and expirings could be enough.

But if not him who else?

Flawed but can hit a 3:

• Kyle Kuzma
  
• Jerami Grant
  
• Tobias Harris
  
• Cam Johnson
  
• Lauri Markkannen
  
• DFS
  

All of these guys have their warts, either defensively, attitude wise, contract wise, you name it. But they fill that role of size, being a 2-way player, and can most importantly hit a 3 consistently. Next tier.

Elder statesmen:

• Joe Ingles
  
• Kevin Love
  
• Bojan Bogdanovic 
  
• Royce O'Neal
  
• Danillo Gallinari
  
• Harrison Barnes
  
• Jeff Green
  
• Doug McDermott
  
• Gordon Hayward
  

Can hit a 3 and maybe defend if they're feeling up to it. Next tier. 

I'm also here, but you don't really want me:

• Draymond Green- I mean... really?
  
• DeMar DeRozan- can't hit a 3. Basically DJJ on steroids. 
  
• Khris Middleton-injuries have sapped a lot of his effectiveness, especially defensively
  
• Klay Thompson- who wants to pony up 150mil for 14ppg on meh shooting?
  
• Miles Bridges- Compared to the others, he's a perfectly fine player. But do you really want this guy on the Mavs?
  

You could argue for any one of these guys and say they could play a role here. But they also have some of the biggest flaws.

The Youngins

• Deandre Hunter
  
• Rui Hachimura
  
• Jonathan Kuminga
  
• Patrick Williams
  
• Saddiq Bey
  
• AJ Griffin-massive fall off. 
  
• PJ Washington
  
• Keldon Johnson
  

All of these guys are below 25 and can theoretically grow into the role we want. Their costs will vary, and there's a risk they don't pan out. 


Some random role players that might not move the needle:

• Trey Lyles 
  
• Yuta Watanabe
  
• Taurean Prince
  
• Dario Saric 
  
• Santi Aldama
  
• Cedi Osman
  

The Are You Feeling Lucky Punks?

• Ben Simmons- Draymond Green mental capabilities with more injuries and an even worse jumpshot! Yay!
  
• Andrew Wiggins- Mikal Bridges lite. Does everything on paper we're looking for. Might be mentally checked out and ready for retirement.
  

These guys are the riskiest of the bunch. If it works out you basically solved your issue for pennies on the dollar. If it doesn't? Well time for a rebuild. 

These are all the wings I could think of off the top of my head that the Mavs could try and get. Mikal Bridges is the dream. 

Feel free to add if I missed anyone.

Jalen Johnson of the Hawks would be one of the best of the "Youngins" if he were listed.  His game has made a sysmic jump and that made John Collins expendable. But he's more likely unattainable as part of their core.