The Dallas Mavericks have recently made a big move, trading for Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving. The trade comes with plenty of risks, but Dallas may have had no other choice.
The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie examines the fit of Irving and Luka Dončić, and what the Mavericks need to do next. ESPN sources report that the Nets are trading Irving to the Mavericks.
The move comes with a lot of baggage, as Irving has been known to bring drama and controversy to the court. msnNOW columnist Barry Barker looks at how the Mavericks will handle the situation.
Newsday columnist Mike Lupica reports that the Mavericks may have had no other choice but to take on Irving. It remains to be seen if the trade will be a success for the Mavericks, but the team will soon find out.
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