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.

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. With the trade deadline approaching, Dallas has been mentioned as a potential landing spot for big names, such as Jimmy Butler, but an NBA analyst isn't quite sure that will happen.

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.