NBA Trade Verdict
Slight Mavericks Edge
Dallas received Dereck Lively II from Oklahoma City Thunder and sent Davis Bertans; draft rights to Cason Wallace in return.
July 6, 2023 Dallas Mavericks / Oklahoma City Thunder Record confidence: Medium
Dallas Mavericks Received
- Player Dereck Lively II
Oklahoma City Thunder Received
- Player Davis Bertans
- Draft Rights draft rights to Cason Wallace
Trade Analysis
Dallas gained a modest long-term advantage. Dereck Lively II became a starting center on a Finals team and Dallas also cleared Davis Bertans's salary. Cason Wallace developed into a strong guard for Oklahoma City, so Dallas's edge is real but not overwhelming.