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3 blockbuster NBA trades to find Domantas Sabonis a new home

By Jack Simone

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 10: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers looks on in the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 10, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 10: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers looks on in the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 10, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 07: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Indiana Pacers embraces Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks after they compete in the 2021 NBA All-Star – Taco Bell Skills Challenge during All-Star Sunday Night at State Farm Arena on March 07, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, 3 blockbuster NBA trades to find Domantas Sabonis a new home. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Blockbuster NBA Trades to find Domantas Sabonis a new home: Dallas Mavericks

Mavericks receive: Domantas Sabonis

Pacers receive: Dwight Powell, Josh Green, Moses Brown, 2022 First-Round Pick, 2024 First-Round Pick, 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap)

This trade would send Domantas Sabonis to the Dallas Mavericks, forming a big three of Sabonis, Luka Doncic, and Kristaps Porzingis. A deal like this would help both sides.

The Mavericks would get the third star they (likely) have been looking for. It would also add another ball-handler to the mix, something the team wants, although Sabonis would mainly handle the ball in the post.

Having Sabonis would also allow Porzingis to spend more time around the perimeter. Sabonis can dominate the paint on offense, leaving Porzingis plenty of room to work.

With Tim Hardaway Jr. struggling, the team could use an extra scoring punch. Add in the fact that Sabonis is on a fairly cheap contract for his talent, and this is a no-brainer for Dallas.

For the Pacers, they would be getting two young prospects and a boatload of picks. That’s where the value is going to lie for them moving forward.

Josh Green hasn’t shown much with the Mavs so far, but a change of scenery could be exactly what he needs. As for Moses Brown, he showed some real potential in Oklahoma City last year, so the Pacers could give him a chance to expand upon that.

The two unprotected picks and one first-round pick swap would be what seal the deal for Indiana in this trade, and Dwight Powell is simply involved to match salaries.

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