Breaking:Mavericks Lose Brunson to Knicks, Acquire Kyrie Irving in Trade…
The Mavericks saw Jalen Brunson leave for the Knicks without compensation. They acquired Kyrie Irving through a trade, drafted young center Dereck Lively, and signed small forward Derrick Jones Jr. In February, during the winter trade market, they further secured their future by trading for power forward PJ Washington and center Daniel Gafford in exchange for future draft picks. These front-office moves have positioned Dallas as a strong title contender.
The Mavericks could complete their transformation in the finals against the Boston Celtics. With Doncic in his prime at 25, Irving poised for a breakout, and the defensive boosts from PJ Washington, Gafford, and Lively, they are well-prepared to win the title.