Dec 18, 2019; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and guard Kemba Walker (8) and forward Daniel Theis (27) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
After the Dallas Mavericks were eliminated in an entertaining seven-game series against the Los Angeles Clippers, many are suggesting the idea of a Kemba Walker–Kristaps Porzingis trade for the Boston Celtics. Porzingis was the brunt of much criticism in the 2021 playoffs, only averaging 13.