The Mavs consider trading Anthony Davis... and Kyrie Irving!

The 2025/26 season of the NBA is not going well for the Dallas Mavericks. That's a fact. As of today, the Texas franchise ranks second to last in the Western Conference with a record of 3-10. The team is not performing with Anthony Davis as the star, and the absence of Kyrie Irving is also affecting. Therefore, to make the most of the future of Cooper Flagg, the Mavs should consider a rather unique scenario.

The Mavs are at a crucial moment after the recent dismissal of Nico Harrison. The franchise has started a profound review of its sporting project, and although it has not publicly put Davis or Irving on the market, various sources close to the situation, as noted by ESPN from the NBA Rumors, believe that trading one of them—or even both—would be the optimal strategy to redirect the organization's future.

The idea circulating among some executives and analysts is clear: getting rid of Davis or Irving would allow the Mavericks to "hit rock bottom" this season, something that would be unthinkable in other circumstances but could prove tremendously beneficial for the 2026 NBA Draft.

This rookie class is considered one of the most talented and deep in recent years, and Dallas only controls its own pick, the only one it owns until 2031. A high position in that draft, combined with the development of Cooper Flagg, could accelerate a sustainable long-term reconstruction.

Moreover, moving either of their two stars would give the franchise the opportunity to acquire additional draft capital, a resource the team has been particularly short of in recent seasons.

The dilemma of the real value of Davis and Irving

The problem is that obtaining a fair return will not be easy. Both the age and the injury history of the two players complicate their value in the market, despite their undeniable talent. In the case of Anthony Davis, the situation becomes even more delicate: the center will be eligible for a renegotiation next season, and is expected to seek a massive deal that will keep him with a significant contract until close to 40 years old.

This type of commitment could make some franchises think twice before handing over valuable assets in return.

No one in Dallas has publicly stated that they will hit the reset button, but more and more voices within the league believe that the franchise will have to choose between trying to compete with what they have... or take on a challenging but promising path, which involves trading Davis, Irving, or both to usher in a new era around Cooper Flagg.

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