"With a logjam at shooting guard and small forward, the Mavericks have traded Rudy Fernandez and Corey Brewer to Denver, Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson said Tuesday.

All Dallas is getting in return is a 2016 second-round pick that originally belonged to Memphis. But according to Nelson, the biggest thing Dallas gains is financial and roster flexibility. It also might be a signal that Nelson and owner Mark Cuban aren't done improving this year's roster.

"It really gives us the ability to add players that could help us this year, as well as create room for next year," Nelson said. "Flexibility is key with the new world order.""