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1-on-1 training! The Mavericks’ three No. 1 picks may be disbanded. The thick eyebrows leave the team and Irving stays.

11:29am, 23 November 2025【Basketball】

It is no secret that the Mavericks, who have a poor record, want to send away Anthony Davis. The 32-year-old top insider in the league has been plagued by injuries again this season. His remaining three years of a large contract of more than 170 million US dollars are unaffordable for the Mavericks. They are exploring Davis's trade value in exchange for the most beneficial return for the team's future.

However, the Mavericks do not seem to be planning to completely overturn and start over. Unlike veterans such as Davis and Thompson, Kyrie Irving's position in the team is still stable. According to well-known reporter Mark Stein, the Mavericks are open to trading Anthony Davis, but have no intention of sending Irving away. League sources revealed that the Mavericks will still consider any trade plan for Davis in the next more than two months, but whether the actual deal can be reached will entirely depend on the quality of the offer. It is worth noting that since joining the Mavericks, Davis has been troubled by serious adductor and calf injuries and has only played in 14 of 48 regular season games.

In contrast, sources pointed out that the Mavericks do not encourage other teams to inquire about Irving's trade. Irving's return date has not yet been determined after undergoing knee surgery at the end of March, but he has cooperated well with Cooper Flagg, a rookie that the team is focusing on developing, in training, and the management hopes to keep him in the team.

So far this season, Irving has not yet appeared due to recovery from a knee injury. After joining the Mavericks, Irving has been the absolute core of the team's entry into the 23-24 season finals. He is currently one of the oldest players on the Mavericks team. In addition, from a position perspective, the combination of Irving and Flagg has more advantages. Davis is eager to play the 4th position, which to a certain extent squeezes Flagg's living space. Therefore, Irving has a good chance of eventually staying on the team to assist Flagg in his growth, while Davis will be abandoned by the Mavericks.

It is worth mentioning that the Mavericks have three No. 1 picks this season: Flagg, Davis and Irving. However, if Davis is traded early, the three of them will likely not be able to join forces because Irving is expected to return in February next year.

(Text/Little Shark)

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