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Another player whose trades are scrutinized is Kyrie Irving, particularly his move from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks. Initially, there was skepticism about whether he would be able to coexist with Dallas’s superstar, Luka Dončić. However, the duo has flourished, culminating in a deep playoff run last season, raising both teams' stakes in challenging for a championship.
The trade cost the Mavericks a minimal return—just a first-round pick and two second-round picks—signifying a low-risk, high-reward scenario that has proven effective for the franchise as they aim for another title run.