Mavericks are favorites to acquire Hornets’ P.J. Washingtоn, with the NBA trade last day 10 days away.

The Mavericks, currently eighth in the Western Conference with a 25-21 record, are actively seeking a power forward upgrade, and P.J. Washingtоn is their key target.Other teams in the mix include the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat. While players like Kyle Kuzma and Jerami Grant have been linked to the Mavericks, the potential cost may be too high.Washingtоn, averaging 13.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, emerges as a more feasible option. His recent impressive performance of 43 points against the Utah Jazz adds to his appeal.The 25-year-old could complement the Mavericks’ starting lineup alongside Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively II. As the trade deadline approaches, it remаins to be seen if discussions between the Mavericks and Hornets will lead to a deal.