Trade rumors are flying across the NBA as the trade deadline is less than a month away (February 6th), and most trade restrictions let up this week on January 15th. The Dallas Mavericks have been connected in some trades for players like Jimmy Butler and Kyle Kuzma, but one NBA writer believes in a different strategy for the Mavs.

Despite a recent poor stretch, the Dallas Mavericks are trying to find a way back to the NBA Finals. The Mavericks have gone 3-7 in their last 10 games, struggling to find a rhythm with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving out of the lineup.

📈 The Nuggets (23-15) have won seven of their last nine games, with their only two losses in that stretch coming against San Antonio and Boston. Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray have been great. Russell Westbrook is thriving in his role. Oh yeah, and Nikola Jokić is averaging a 34-point, 15-rebound, 11-assist triple-double.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have one task for the upcoming NBA trade deadline and that is decide on Julius Randle.

When thinking of potential buyers, three teams immediately come to mind. Two have disappointed, and one has been a top team in its conference despite numerous injuries.