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Hey, I’ll Trade Ya
In a notable trade within the NSL the Mavericks are sending forward Santi Aldama to the Pelicans, for Tre Mann. Alongside Mann, New Orleans is also transferring a trio of second-round draft picks to the Mavericks: a 2025 second-rounder originally from the Los Angeles Clippers (projected at #32 overall), a 2028 second-rounder from Charlotte, and a 2029 second-rounder from New Orleans itself. This deal, executed on the midnight hour in the NSL world, addresses roster needs and future flexibility that were glaring in Dallas. The engine uses big men very well but the addition of Jabari Smith, Jr made Aladama expendable.
For the Dallas Mavericks, acquiring Tre Mann represents an infusion of backcourt talent. Mann, a shifty guard known for his scoring ability and playmaking potential, could serve as a dynamic bench piece or even compete for a larger role depending on the team’s guard rotation. His youth and upside make him an intriguing addition to a Mavericks squad aiming to bolster its perimeter options. It gives the team the youth and flexibility at the point guard spot pairing up with Miles McBride. The inclusion of three second-round picks further sweetens the deal for Dallas, providing valuable assets for future trades or opportunities to draft cost-controlled talent. The 2025 Clippers pick, projected at #32, is particularly noteworthy, as it sits just outside the first round and could yield a player with near-lottery value.
This trade exemplifies the balancing act between win-now moves and future planning. Dallas emerges with a promising guard and a haul of picks which were much needed after what they gave up to get Aldama to begin with, but the Clippers pick makes up somewhat for the 2029 1st they gave up. The Mavericks now own their own 2025 1st round pick and the 2025 San Antonio Spurs first round pick (as of today) along with their own 2025 2nd round pick along with the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers 2nds as well. The team looks at having no less than 5 of the top 35-37 picks in a heavy 2025 NSL draft.