Dallas Mavericks: Possible Targets Who Could Be Bought Out

Dec 23, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets small forward Joe Johnson (7) drives against Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets small forward Joe Johnson (7) drives against Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Wesley Matthews (23) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 14, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Roy Hibbert (17) during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 14, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Roy Hibbert (17) during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Roy Hibbert

2015-16 Stats:

  • PPG: 6.6
  • RPG: 5.2
  • BPG: 1.5

Roy Hibbert is another former Pacer who is in some trouble with his current team. The Los Angeles Lakers finally pulled the trigger and traded for him in the summer, but he has not been the dominant force that they were hoping he would become.

The Lakers will be looking to move a few players at the deadline, including Brandon Bass and Nick Young. If they are not able to move Hibbert, he could agree to a buyout. The reason why a buyout is the most logical option in this situation is because of Hibbert’s $15 million contract, which no team will want to trade for.

He will become a free agent at the end of the season so any type of deal could become a rent-a-player situation.

During the summer, the Mavs had interest in trading for Hibbert if they were not able to land DeAndre Jordan. Once that whole saga had unfolded, Hibbert had already been traded. The Mavs had interest in trading for his huge contract so they would obviously be on board to bring him in on a smaller deal if they had the opportunity.

Hibbert is often criticized for his slow speed and bad decision-making on the court, but at 7’2″, you can’t go wrong with his ability to score in the paint. His size would be a great asset for a Mavs team that has already has three 7-footers.

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