While Anthony Davis is the biggest Dallas Mavericks name swirling through the trade winds, the player to reportedly watch is Naji Marshall, per Christian Clark of The Athletic. Davis, currently out with a finger injury and not expected to return until after the All-Star, isn’t expected to be traded.
“While Davis’ market is tepid because of his contract status and injury history, other Mavericks players are drawing interest from rival teams,” Clark said. “Mavericks forward Naji Marshall, in particular, is a player in demand.”
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Marshall is having a career season and has been extremely efficient. Marshall averages 14.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 29.2 minutes over 46 appearances. The 28-year-old, who has increased his production since being inserted into the starting lineup, also produces 1.1 steals while shooting a career-high 54.6% from the field and 30.6% from deep. Additionally, he has compiled one double-double while scoring 20+ points on nine occassions, including two 30-point efforts.
“I think half the league is interested in him,” one scout with a Western Conference team told Clark.
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