BLOCKBUSTER: Mavericks Must Trade Klay Thompson NOW! – ESPN Expert Demands Immediate Move
Dallas, TX – March 6, 2025 – The Dallas Mavericks’ season has gone from bad to worse, and ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith has a bold solution: trade Klay Thompson immediately.
In a fiery segment on First Take, Smith argued that the Mavericks’ disastrous situation—marked by Kyrie Irving’s season-ending ACL injury and Anthony Davis’s ongoing health concerns—requires drastic action. “The Mavericks are cooked! Klay Thompson is not the answer for this team anymore,” Smith declared. “He’s a great shooter, a future Hall of Famer, but right now, he’s wasting away in Dallas. They need to move him now and get younger, more athletic pieces around Luka Don—oh, wait, they don’t have Luka anymore! This team is in shambles!”
Thompson, who arrived in Dallas last summer via a blockbuster trade from the Golden State Warriors, has struggled to find his rhythm. While still a dangerous shooter, his defensive impact has waned, and his fit alongside a depleted Mavericks roster has been questionable. “He needs to be in a system where he can just shoot and not have to carry any extra weight,” Smith added.
The Mavericks, now outside the Western Conference playoff picture, are at a crossroads. Trading Thompson before the deadline could help them acquire much-needed depth and assets for a potential rebuild. However, Dallas’ front office has remained silent on trade rumors, leaving fans frustrated and unsure about the team’s direction.
With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the pressure is mounting. Will the Mavericks listen to Smith’s advice and move on from Thompson, or will they hold on and risk another wasted season? Only time will tell.
