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DILEMMA: Kyrie Irving’s Comeback Gives the Dallas Mavericks Another Big Question to Answer



DILEMMA: Kyrie Irving’s Comeback Gives the Dallas Mavericks Another Big Question to Answer

The Dallas Mavericks face tough NBA questions as they navigate the absences of key players like Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and rookie Cooper Flagg in a challenging season. Mavs fans want answers about the team’s future, player trades, and how the performances of D’Angelo Russell, Daniel Gafford, and others shape Dallas’ direction in the NBA.

Nick Angstadt and Slightly Biased discuss the Dallas Mavericks’ latest blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, giving honest insights into the Mavs roster, including the roles of Klay Thompson, Dereck Lively II, PJ Washington, Naji Marshall, and Dwight Powell. The hosts break down Kyrie Irving’s injury update, Cooper Flagg’s development, and Anthony Davis’ situation, with thoughtful conversation around Jason Kidd’s coaching, Nico Harrison’s decisions, Mark Cuban’s moves, and Patrick Dumont’s leadership. Tune in for analysis of trade rumors, NBA draft prospects, and how the Mavericks can shape the team’s future with or without key stars, while also covering tough games against teams like the Wolves, Thunder, Pelicans, Pacers, Wizards, and Nets.

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0:00 Kyrie Irving Injury Update & Mavs’ Season Outlook
13:31 Mavs Get Blown Out by Wolves
23:35 Moussa Cisse, Bigs Rotation, & Trade Options

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27 Comments

  2. @hypaspeed2776

    Now yall seeing what we saw with dlo. The kings fans are starting to see it with Westbrook but Westbrook fans are just blaming Schroeder and the coach 😂

  4. @nots8

    I've been a laker fan since '98 and I'm so fixated to watch Dallas because I lowkey feel bad for this team and how there ran from staffing to whole organization, to get the number 1 pick last year was almost a sorry for your lost type of thing! I watch the dirk era and I don't think Flagg will stay with this team in the future

  10. @DKishim

    We need to trade Caleb Martin and klay this season tank come back next season with lottery pick Kyrie cooper AD and if that doesn’t work blow it up and trade AD. This is essentially what the 76ers did last season and now they are very good, it is very possible to retool and if it doesn’t work get AD the fuck out of here

  12. @mambaASI

    Y'all are not taking the 2026 draft seriously enough. A top 5 pick has a decent chance to deliver a prospect as good or better than coop. That's how loaded this draft is. Idc about AD's trade value compared to that potential and quite frankly why are we acting like there isn't a 50/50 shot he gets injured again when he's back anyway? And what GM doesn't already know about AD's injury history lol we aren't fooling anyone. Let this season die and come back strong with the most promising young duo in the league next season!

  14. @Wyliecoy0te

    We should trade AD and Kyrie!!

    To secure the Mavericks' future, the team must trade both Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving and fully commit to a rebuild around rookie Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks' failure to contend for a championship with AD and Kyrie on large contracts is hindering the development of their young talent and limiting financial flexibility.

    Both AD and Kyrie were acquired to win a championship immediately. Since this goal has not been achieved, the team's window for contention with these aging veterans is closing, especially with injuries impacting both players.

    With a massive amount of salary tied up in AD and Kyrie, the Mavericks lack the cap flexibility to build a contender and are limited in their draft capital due to previous trades. After the 2026 season, Dallas does not control its own first-round picks for four consecutive years, making it crucial to acquire future picks now as a hedge against potential future struggles.

    As the team appears headed toward a rebuild, trading both stars now—while their value is still high—is the most prudent move. Kyrie Irving's trade value, in particular, will only diminish as he gets older.

    I have heard arguments that Kyrie offers valuable mentoring to young players, i say those arguments are secondary to his primary purpose of helping the team contend for a title, especially given his high salary. Trading him now could benefit him as well by sending him to a team where he can still be a key contributor to a contender.

  15. @Musso8771

    What is with people always talking about kyrie like he's some franchise level superstar? He should be traded immediately to one of these dumb teams who still think he's good.

  16. @timothyclay8369

    Regardless of their record, I can't help thinking that the only thing that this team is missing is Luka. Nico done went and organized a disaster while he was enacting a miracle. Never thought for the life of me that I would ever become a Lakers fan….

  18. @alejandro16064

    This year was never going to be it anyways because even if kyrie returns he is not 100 percent just tank and if you want to run it back next year hopefully with a top 5 pick

  20. @tylerkraft199

    Slightly said something the other day, with nugs and thunder playin the way they are, honestly a good year to be bad 😂

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