Gordon Hayward of the Oklahoma Thunder becomes a target for the Dallas Mavericks.

Despite holding a 50-32 record, the Mavericks face depth issues due to persistent injuries to key players like Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Hayward is on the trading block, with teams considering a buyout due to his expiring contract. While Hayward’s scoring has declined, he remаins a valuable complementary option, averaging 14.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in 25 games.

The Thunder got knocked out of the playoff by Mavericks themself. Despite not filling the power forward role, Hayward could provide the Mavericks with a larger wing option, addressing a need for playmaking around Doncic and Irving.