Mavericks can't achieve their next goal without the Bucks

Dallas Mavericks v Charlotte Hornets | Streeter Lecka/GettyImagesThe Dallas Mavericks have brought back their former ninth overall draft selection Dennis Smith Jr. for training camp. With no roster space, their rumored plan involves keeping Smith around to suit up for their G League affiliate, but they will first have to acquire his player rights.

Who owns those rights? The Wisconsin Herd, the affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks. Dallas will have to pay a price if they want to employ the guard as a member of their G League affiliate. While everyone may be waiting to see if the Milwaukee Bucks make a last-second trade before camp opens, it might be their G League squad that gets one done instead.

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