Bulls are open for business; 3 players Mavericks could be interested in

Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints has already reported that the Mavericks could be interested in acquiring Jalen Smith as a "buy-low" option, and Smith offers inside-out versatility as a 4 or 5. His $8.5 million salary is a little less than Maxi Kleber's $11 million, but Smith's contract is a year longer, something the Bulls may be looking to shed while the Mavs would get instant salary relief. Dallas has been ravaged by injuries in the frontcourt; Smith could be an ideal option as a stop-gap until Dereck Lively II returns.

2. Torrey Craig

Torrey Craig is on a minimum contract but has always been an above-average defender in his career, and the Mavericks are believed to be searching for defensive help on the wing. He hasn't played since December 30th because of a leg issue, but he's more likely to be combined into a trade with someone else.

3. Coby White

Let's get crazy. Coby White is on one of the best contracts in the NBA, making just $12 million, and he still has a year remaining on his contract. It would likely take at least one first-round pick if not more, to pry him away from Chicago, but Dallas could use a third guard behind Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, especially given the injuries that Doncic has dealt with this year. But a swap of Coby White and Torrey Craig for Maxi Kleber, Dwight Powell, and Jaden Hardy makes sense financially. Throw in a 2025 first from Dallas and potentially a future pick swap, and that could be an interesting deal for both sides, even if it doesn't add the frontcourt options that Dallas needs right now. But it also opens a roster spot and $2.2 million that the Mavericks could sign someone with.