The Dallas Mavericks made a trade for a young center on Aug. 2, but the big man did not last on the roster long.
Mavs fans may be a bit confused about the transactions, so let us break down the deal and why the team was motivated to make the trade. Plus, we grade the move from a Mavericks perspective.
The trade
Dallas receives: Chinanu Onuaku and cash
Houston receives: draft rights to Maarty Leunen and a protected 2020 second round pick via Golden State
Subsequent move
According to Shams Charania, the Mavs are going to waive Onuaku and use that roster spot to sign Devin Harris.