While there's potential the Dallas Mavericks elect to ship off Klay Thompson ahead of the February 5 trade deadline, there's little doubt Dallas lost their initial sign-and-trade of Thompson back in the summer of 2024. The only big loss Dallas dealt with from the six-team sign-and-trade was having to give up Josh Green to the Charlotte Hornets, but the Mavericks should feel vindicated for this now, as the 25-year-old Green is playing a fringe role for the Hornets this season.
Green didn't start his season in Charlotte until December 12, as he was recovering from left shoulder surgery from the offseason.