The Dallas Mavericks are open to landing an extended partnership with Christian Wood.

Sources told ESPN’s Tim MacMahon that the Mavericks are interested in offering a two-year deal on Wood that costs a total of $36 million. Should Wood decline, MacMahon argued that the club may explore possibilities to trade the big man before this season’s February deadline.

The potential two-year contract, per MacMahon, allows the Mavs to keep their flexibility in 2025 wherein marquee-free agents may become available. As such, Wood will still benefit on one end with that financial security.

In late December, Wood became eligible to ink a four-year deal worth $77 million with Dallas. Logically, this is much more ideal given the secured years and money, but he may also take a gamble and test the free agency waters next offseason for a much more lucrative paycheck.

Wood served as the primed acquisition of GM Nico Harrison for Dallas last offseason, acquiring the big man from the Houston Rockets. The undrafted cager was initially appointed by coach Jason Kidd to lead his second unit, but multiple injuries from last month pushed the center to ultimately fill a starting spot.

As he went in to start, Wood emerged as a crucial element on the Mavs’ current seven-game win streak. He is averaging 17.8 points – the second highest for the team behind Luka Doncic – while grabbing 7.9 boards and shooting an efficient 54.4 percent from the field.

With the regular season still having many games that can be subjected to assessment, both sides can still look at what they can seize for their own benefit. But by being able to re-sign Wood, it can only bolster the Mavs’ chances to continue contending for years to come alongside the brilliance of Doncic.