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Kyrie Irving talks to the sideline during the Dallas Mavericks’ Jan. 17, 2025 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Why Keeping Kyrie Irving Is The Smartest Move For Cooper Flagg’s Early Timeline

DHJ Quick Take: Navigating the Mavs' Generational Gap The 15-Year Contradiction: The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2026 offseason occupying a distinct, non-traditional developmental timeline. The franchise anchors its entire future on 19-year-old rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, yet its primary offensive partner remains 34-year-old veteran Kyrie Irving. The Valuation Dilemma: While...