Roster Crunch and Trade Talks

The Mavericks have 15 standard contracts and a thin backcourt. Gafford has accepted trade rumors (Lakers, Knicks, Jazz, Raptors), and the front office is targeting Bennedict Mathurin in a sign-and-trade. Lively extension talks are ongoing but complicated by injury history. New developments: Naji Marshall's extension may signal P.J. Washington's exit; Lakers have interest in Washington but his contract is a hurdle; Marshall extension questioned for value; Gafford trade difficulty noted. The Aldama trade looks even better as AJ Johnson is already on the move again.