Mavericks Trade Rumors: NBA Insider reports Dallas' 'very active' to land former champion to pair with Luka Doncic

The latest Dallas Mavericks trade rumors suggest that the team is trying to land a former NBA champion to pair with Luka Doncic. The Mavericks are eighth in the Western Conference and looking to improve at the trade deadline on Feb. 8.

NBA Insider Marc Stein provided an update on Dallas' plans by mentioning its interest in the Golden State Warriors' Andrew Wiggins, who has been having a dismal season.

"The Mavs are very active. They are trying," Stein said on Bally Sports SouthWest. "I reported earlier today they've been linked to a lot to Andrew Wiggins in Golden State."

However, Stein also explained that the Dallas Mavericks trade rumors regarding Andrew Wiggins are "overstated." According to Stein's sources, the Mavericks have steered clear of the one-time All-Star and will pursue a power forward at the trade deadline.

Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban said last month that his team is looking to add a big who can create his own scoring opportunities and play off the dribble. Wiggins is technically a small forward but played power forward under coach Steve Kerr's small ball system:

"If we can get a big who can also create off the dribble, that'd be a plus," Cuban told Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News. "6-foot-8 or bigger."

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Kyla Kuzma and P.J. Washington among other power forwards pursued by Dallas

Mavericks trade rumors: Kyla Kuzma and PJ Washington linked to Dallas.

With the Dallas Mavericks apparently out of the Andrew Wiggins sweepstakes, they have turned their attention to two scoring power forwards who could be available for the right price.

Marc Stein reported that the Mavericks have expressed interest in Kyle Kuzma of the Washington Wizards and P.J. Washington of the Charlotte Hornets. Stein explained that the Wizards are looking for multiple first-round picks for Kuzma, who has been their best player this season.

The Wizards missed out on a great haul for Kristaps Porzingis and Bradley Beal, so they're hoping for a nice stock of assets for Kuzma.

Meanwhile, the Hornets reportedly covet Josh Green of the Dallas Mavericks. Stein pointed out that Green is playing well for the Mavs, so that complicates a potential trade. Dallas is also open to trading its lone available first-round pick for a scoring power forward.

With the Feb. 8 trade deadline only a couple of days away, more Mavericks trade rumors will likely pop out. Kuzma and Washington are not the only scoring power forwards in the market. The Mavs could turn their attention to players like Keldon Johnson, John Collins, Bojan Bogdanovic and Patrick Williams.

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