DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - The Dallas Mavericks are escalating discussions to trade point guard Dennis Smith, Jr.
The Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic have had ongoing discussions about a possible trade with Dallas, according to ESPN.
Smith has sat out of the last three games with what the team says is a sore back. However, Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that there's motivaton in the organization to find him Smith a new home after he and coach Rick Carlisle haven't be able to get on the same page.
The Dallas Mavericks are escalating discussions to find a trade for point guard Dennis Smith Jr., league sources tell ESPN. Phoenix and Orlando have engaged in ongoing talks with Mavs. Smith Jr., has sat out three straight games with what team has termed a sore back.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 15, 2019The 21-year-old North Carolina State alum was the Mavericks No. 9 overall pick in the 2017 draft. He averages 12.6 points and 3.9 assists in 27.7 minutes per game this season.
