Reports started to surface last week that the Dallas Mavericks were "dangling" Daniel Gafford in some trade in search of a defensive ace on the perimeter, which some fans were confused by. The Mavs just acquired Gafford during last season's trade deadline and emerged as a key piece throughout their playoff run to the NBA Finals,

Less than a year after he helped them make the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks could be parting ways with their starting center.

Every team has a dream target, whether they're attainable or not. Bleacher Report suggests that the Mavericks' dream target is Jimmy Butler, who's been no stranger to trade rumors surrounding the franchise.