The Dallas Mavericks enjoyed a banner 2021-22.

In Luka Doncic's fourth season and with a roster that could have been assembled much better, the Mavs made the Western Conference Finals. Despite losing to the Golden State Warriors, winning two playoff rounds marks a significant accomplishment for Dallas. But the Mavericks are still a long way from a title, and could start on the path to getting there with trades this offseason.

In that vein, let's look at two unrealistic trades Dallas must try to make in the 2022 NBA offseason.

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Unrealistic Mavs Trades In 2022 NBA Offseason

Mavs get Dejounte Murray; Spurs get Spencer Dinwiddie, Frank Ntilikina, two first-round picks, two pick swaps 

This deal could look a bit odd, given the fact that the Mavs, for a team with title aspirations, have done a good job of keeping their picks. They are not in the situation of the Brooklyn Nets or Los Angeles Lakers, who have mortgaged their futures by trading multiple first-round picks. However, if there was a player that could become available for trade, they could look to utilize their deep stable of assets to make the deal and get instantly better.

Adding Dejounte Murray, who the San Antonio Spurs reportedly dangled in trade talks on draft night,  would be an incredible boon for Dallas. Here are a few reasons why this deal could be beneficial for all sides involved.

For the Mavs, this deal is all about the versatility of Murray. The Spurs guard is coming off a career season, living up to the intriguing potential that's been obvious since he was a rookie. Murray made the All-Star team and led the league in steals last season, narrowly missing out on averaging a triple-double. His 13 triple-doubles were second-most in the league behind Nikola Jokic.

All those picks and Dinwiddie might look like a steep price to pay, but a contending team like Dallas can afford to give up at least some draft capital, especially before Doncic reaches his prime. Murray would be an ideal two-way fit for Dallas, too.

For the Spurs, this deal with the Mavs is not about the players. Dinwiddie could be flipped again right away and Ntilikina could be a one-year rental, after which the Spurs could look to let him go next summer. This deal is about getting draft assets, something the rebuilding Spurs need at this point in time.

It is clear to them, according to reports, that Murray cannot be the first option on a great team, so while he is on a team-friendly deal of around $16 million per year and coming off a breakout season, the Spurs would be smart to trade him away. These picks might not have a ton of value right now, but they could be assets in other trades down the line—and potentially vault up the draft order if Doncic ever was forced to miss a significant amount of time.

Mavs get Kyrie Irving (sign-and-trade or PO); Nets get Jalen Brunson (sign-and-trade) 

If the Mavs really want to go all out, they should pursue this deal right here. Of course, beyond any doubt, it is a huge risk for them. Financially, it would likely take one more player, such as Maxi Kleber, to adjust all the salaries in the deal, but the above parameters are the crux of the trade. The Mavs would be losing Brunson, a player that was instrumental to their run to the 2022 Conference Finals, but the prize would be Kyrie Irving.

To cut right to the chase, here is why this deal works for both sides.

For the Mavs, it is just the fact of getting Irving. Even if he arrives by accepting the player option, rather than by signing a new deal, it would still be a worthwhile risk for the Mavs to pair Doncic with one of basketball's preeminent shot-makers. Irving, when healthy and focused on basketball, is a fantastic player and among the best offensive players in the league. His addition would take some adjustments, from all sides involved, but if you have a chance to land Irving, you go for it.

For the Nets, it is all about rebounding from the disappointment of Irving's failed tenure. Contract talks have stalled and it seems more likely than ever he'll be playing somewhere other than Brooklyn next season. Through this deal, they would be able to get Brunson, who might be the piece that convinces Durant that he should stay in Brooklyn. A minor advantage could be that the New York Knicks, the biggest rivals of the Nets, are also interested in Brunson, so getting one over them would be a bonus. At the end of the day, for the Nets, this trade comes down to extracting some real value from the Irving fiasco.