Dallas Mavericks Receive: G Chris Paul, G Landry Shamet, F Torrey Craig, 2024 First-Round Pick (Swap – PHX), 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – PHX)
Phoenix Suns Receive: G Kyrie Irving
With that said, there are plenty of debates to be had about player empowerment.
Some will argue that it’s ruining the league. That feels like an overstatement. Still, it is difficult for teams to make plans with such little confidence that they’ll retain the best players they’ve got.
On the other hand, isn’t it right? The best players in the NBA are the most important people in the league.
That’s who people tune in to watch, and it’s who determines the outcomes of the game they most. Don’t they deserve maximum empowerment?
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Who can say? The upcoming CBA negotiations may or may not see some changes in the system. Until then, we should assume anything is possible.
Could that even include Irving reuniting with Durant in Phoenix?