Dallas could eye lethal three-point shooter Cam Spencer to bolster their struggling offense and shooting woes this offseason.
The Dallas Mavericks' season has not been what they would have wanted coming in after selecting Cooper Flagg with the number one overall pick, so it's clear they have some work to do this offseason.
And one of the things that they need to improve on is their shooting from beyond the arc, as the team is the third worst shooting team in the league from deep.
In a recent article by Bleacher Report's Dan Favale, he outlines what he believes should be each NBA team's top three trade targets this coming offseason. One of the players he mentions for the Mavericks is breakout Memphis Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer.
"Dallas can aim higher than Cam Spencer if it's willing to put first-round equity on the table," Favale writes. "Related: It shouldn't be doing that. Spencer provides enough ball-handling and passing in tandem with lethal outside shooting to offset any gaps in a Kyrie- and Cooper-powered offense."
While he may not carry the star power of some bigger trade targets across the league, his skill set could fit nicely within Dallas’ offensive structure.
Spencer is currently averaging 11 points and five assists per game on 48 percent shooting from the field in his second season. But his most notable stat is his impressive 44 percent from three, which ranks fifth in the entire NBA.
Adding another reliable guard would also help reduce the offensive burden on the Mavericks’ lead creators. Depth in the backcourt has become increasingly important in the modern NBA, especially for teams with playoff aspirations. A player capable of running the offense in short stretches while also providing catch-and-shoot scoring can be extremely valuable during the long regular season.
While the offseason trade market is always unpredictable, the Mavericks will undoubtedly explore a range of options to improve the roster. Whether the team pursues a bigger name or focuses on role players like Spencer, the goal remains the same: add pieces that complement the current core and help Dallas compete in a highly competitive Western Conference.
For now, Spencer represents the type of low-risk, high-fit target that could quietly strengthen the Mavericks’ rotation if the right deal presents itself.