Golden State Warriors Receive: F Davis Bertans, G/F Josh Green, 2025 First-Round Pick (DAL), 2027 First-Round Pick (DAL) 

Dallas Mavericks Receive: G/F Andrew Wiggins

Meanwhile, Dallas’ situation wouldn’t have even looked so bleak just a few years ago. 

There was a time when the Mavericks could have assumed that Irving would re-sign this summer. It was simply how business was done.

No player would walk away from a team that traded for him after half of a season. 

Today’s league is different. This is the player empowerment era. If Irving already feels like this situation isn’t working, he’s likely to move on to greener pastures. 

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It’s a conflict. On the one hand, the players deserve to be empowered – they’re the most important part of the NBA. On the other hand, it certainly makes it more difficult for teams to make plans. 

If Irving stays, is this the right plan for Dallas?