Mavs advised against pairing $125 million forward with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving

The Dallas Mavericks could be looking to make some upgrades to their roster before another championship.

A name in the market Fadeaway World suggests the Mavs avoid is forward John Collins of the Utah Jazz.

The 6-foot-9 forward is averaging 17.6 points on 53.1% shooting, 8.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game this season. There’s no question that Collins’ efficiency and ability to stretch the floor as a big is an asset to any team, but given the Mavs’ current roster structure, that might not make much sense.

The Mavericks already have PJ Washington manning the starting position, and while he produces a fraction of what the Wake Forest product can bring to the court, he also costs a fraction of the price.

A package of Washington, Maxi Kleber and Quentin Grimes could potentially appease the Jazz, but the Mavs would also likely have to shed any of their first-round picks in 2025, 2026 and 2031. Jaden Hardy is also an attractive asset, but he can not traded this season after signing an extension after Sept. 28.

Collins is a definite upgrade over Washington when you look at the numbers.

The Jazz forward isn’t the most efficient catch-and-shoot 3-point shooter, potentially hindering his fit within the Mavs’ offense. Still, he’s a reliable finisher around the rim and doesn’t always have to have the ball in his hands to contribute reliably.

The Mavs could do a lot worse than adding Collins to the mix, but the price might be a little too steep for Dallas’ liking.

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