What I’m hearing about Kyrie Irving’s Mavericks plans after the Anthony Davis trade

on wednesday The Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards have agreed to a trade that led to Anthony Davis. The deal comes almost exactly a year after the Mavs acquired Davis in the Luka Doncic deal. Moving on from the big man must have been a difficult decision, but it represents a new beginning The Mavs are preparing to build around Cooper Flagg. However, will the Mavs embark on a full rebuild and move away from all of their veterans? People familiar with the situation told ClutchPoints Kyrie Irving probably won’t trade.

Additionally, I haven’t heard anything about the Mavericks being seriously interested in moving on from Irving. Dallas values ​​his leadership, and it seems like the Mavs believe Kyrie can help develop Flagg. So while the team is rebuilding, as evidenced by the Davis trade, Irving can play a role in the rebuild as a veteran leader.

Of course, the team has other veterans on the roster. Will players such as Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford and Find Marshall be moved ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline?

Mavericks’ plans

Daniel Gafford is currently dealing with a sprained right ankle. He is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. It still looks like Gafford is the most likely player on the team to be moved, but the injury adds another element to the situation to watch.

Klay Thompson has become a fan favorite in Dallas. Although things didn’t go according to plan for Thompson — who signed in Dallas to win another championship before the Mavericks traded Doncic — Klay maintained a positive outlook and embraced his role off the bench. The source said the Thompson trade may not happen, but the odds of it happening are higher than the Irving trade.

The Mavs are seemingly open to moving Thompson, but his trade market is uncertain.

Marshall recently told Ron Harrod Jr. from DLLS Sports who wants to continue playing alongside Flag. While speaking to reporters ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Boston Celtics, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd left the door open to a trade for Marshall, saying he “could be traded.” However, the quote should not be taken out of context, as Kidd explained that basketball is a business and anything can happen. He didn’t necessarily suggest a trade would happen.

From what I’ve heard, Marshall is more likely to be traded than Irving, but less likely than Gafford to be moved. The Mavs appreciate everything Marshall has brought to the team. If they find a deal that makes sense, Dallas could move on from Marshall. That said, the Mavericks won’t force a trade.

Will the Mavs make any more trades after the Davis deal?

Gafford remains the Mavs’ most serious trade candidate, but the injury could prove to be a deal breaker. Thompson and Marshall could be traded, but it also wouldn’t be surprising to see them both in Dallas at the deadline. As for Irving, a deal is unlikely.

However, given what happened last year with Doncic, I hesitate to completely rule anything out. Still, I don’t expect Kyrie Irving to be moved based on what I’ve been told.