Trenton

Hassell

Both are day-to-day but should see action.

The Wolves want to keep Hassell, but that price may be too high. If Hassell joins the Blazers he’ll back up Derek Anderson and see time at small forward.

If Hassell continues to perform offensively, Wally Szczerbiak can be more certain of a reserve role or a trade out of town.

Don’t expect this type of scoring from Hassell. He was one of the few Wolves to make shots in the first three quarters of this game.

Based on the highly publicized struggles with the Wolves right now (this was their third-straight loss), we are amazed that Flip Saunders has not tried to shake things up by starting Hassell and bringing Wally Szczerbiak or Latrell Sprewell off the bench. Something’s got to give.

He guarded Tracy McGrady all night, and eventually fouled out. This kind of offense is rare for him, meaning he’s not a very good fantasy option.

With little chance of winning this season, the Wolves may move some of these guys for a few more young pieces that will help in the future. We already know they’re actively pursuing a trade for Howard, while Davis is the most intriguing player from a fantasy standpoint. If he stays in Minnesota and plays, he’s going to be a top fantasy player. If he’s traded or comes off the bench, he’ll obviously have much less value.

Avery Johnson could decide to bring both Stack and Jet off the bench, starting Trenton Hassell or Eddie Jones. The Dallas Morning News’ Tim MacMahon suggests that Eddie Jones will start at shooting guard, but Howard could also play the position with Jones, Hassell or Stackhouse getting the nod at small forward. Stay tuned.

Hassell, who spent the last four seasons with the Wolves, averaged 6.7 points per game and three rebounds in 476 games. He’ll have no fantasy value with the Mavericks, just as Buckner won’t have any fantasy value in Minnesota.

Charley Walters doesn’t offer any details, but it’s fairly well known the Mavs are still looking to add a piece or two and the Wolves are ready and willing to deal their veterans.