While waiting for the buzzer to sound Feb. 6 at 2 p.m., Dallas Mavericks fans are wondering whether their favorite team will facilitate a deal. In previous years, general manager Nico Harrison and the front office brass needed to be buyers or sellers to transform Dallas into a playoff contender.

"Despite sending a 2024 first to New York as part of the Kristaps Porzingis trade, Dallas is allowed to trade or swap its 2025 first. The Mavericks can also trade a 2031 first. One thing to watch is the Mavericks taking back more salary if a trade were to occur. Dallas is $526,000 below the first apron and is not allowed to exceed it."

The Dallas Mavericks' most recent injury report ahead of a Monday night 130-108 win against the Washington Wizards featured six players, most of whom play a significant role in the team's rotation. The injury train hit the Mavericks on Christmas Day when franchise centerpiece Luka Doncic went down with a left calf strain,

Nico Harrison and the Mavs reach the trade deadline in a much different position than in 2024, with Luka Doncic and several players out because of injuries.

A look at why the Dallas Mavericks should avoid moving center Daniel Gafford before the upcoming NBA trade deadline.

The 2027 first-round pick was the only one Dallas had to offer because NBA rules prohibit trading first-round picks in successive years, and the Mavericks, at the time, owed the Knicks a first-rounder in 2024 or 2025 from the Kristaps Porzingis deal ( it officially became the ‘24 pick in April) and Brooklyn one in 2029 from the Irving deal.

Taking a look at three moves the Dallas Mavericks must make as the 2025 NBA Trade deadline quickly approaches.

Are the Dallas Mavericks likely to make a move ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA Trade Deadline? ESPN’s Bobby Marks placed them in the ‘wild card’ tier.