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Deron Williams, PG, Dallas Mavericks

Right now, the Dallas Mavericks have an abundance of guard talent. The Cleveland Cavaliers also have a huge need for a quality backup point guard. Enter Deron Williams.

The Cavaliers have apparently reached out to the Mavericks about a potential deal for Williams. While their advances were rebuffed according to the Star-Telegram, that doesn’t mean something couldn’t come to fruition in the near future.

At this moment, Dallas is on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff race. Although the team is hoping to make a play on the eighth seed, a few setbacks between now and February 23 could change their minds. It’s not like Williams offers much long-term potential for the Mavericks.

LeBron James has been demanding for the Cavaliers to find him another playmaker at point guard. Williams would be a tremendous option behind Kyrie Irving as the No. 2. Trading him for Iman Shumpert would give Cleveland its playmaker and Dallas some more long-term potential.

It’ll come down to how the next couple of weeks play out for the Mavericks. If the losses keep coming, they could be swayed into swapping Williams for Shumpert before the deadline.