Why The Dallas Mavericks Do The Deal
Everything comes down to Kyrie Irving’s decision in Dallas.
If he leaves, they shouldn’t do this deal. The Mavericks would need to hang onto their assets. Doncic may demand a trade, and if he doesn’t, they may want to angle for an even bigger fish than Markannen.
Still, even if Irving stays, some will suggest that this isn’t the right move. The Mavericks will have plenty of offense. Shouldn’t they trade for a defensive stud?
Perhaps. On the other hand, more offense works too.
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A trio of Doncic, Irving, and Markannen should give Dallas the best attack in the NBA.
That sounds like a solid way to build a contender to us.