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DALLAS, TEXAS – DECEMBER 03: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center on December 03, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
It won\u2019t be long before the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> get back to where they were just a couple of years ago. It might take them a while to get back to the NBA<\/a> Finals, but with Cooper Flagg<\/a>, a generational talent, in two, the Mavs have the makings of becoming something special soon.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dallas has had a quietly effective offseason. The franchise doesn\u2019t seem to be interested in making a major move perhaps because it believes in the duo of Flagg and Kyrie Irving<\/a>, who is expected to make a fully healthy return to the lineup to start the season.<\/p>\n But there is one name out there that might register on Dallas\u2019 radar this summer. He\u2019s a restricted free agent. He\u2019s young and would fit the Mavs\u2019 timeline.\u00a0<\/p>\n The 23-Year-Old Two-Way Superstar the Mavericks Should Go After GettyDENVER, COLORADO \u2013 OCTOBER 14: Peyton Watson<\/a> #8 of the Denver Nuggets<\/a> plays the Chicago Bulls<\/a> in the second quarter at Ball Arena on October 14, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n In case you missed it, there\u2019s some trouble brewing in Denver. The Nuggets are in cap hell and are working against the clock. All Nikola Jokic<\/a> can do is let out a deep breath and watch. Insert the Mavs.<\/p>\n In a hypothetical scenario, the Mavs pick up the phone and call the Nuggets for a sign-and-trade deal revolving around rising superstar Peyton Watson. Here\u2019s the proposed framework:<\/p>\n Mavs receive: Peyton Watson (via sign-and-trade; three-year, $88.7 million contract), Christian Braun<\/a>, AJ Green<\/a> and a 2031 first round pick<\/p>\n Nuggets recieve: Max Christie<\/a>, Dereck Lively<\/a> II and a 2028 first round pick<\/p>\n Bucks<\/a> receive: Daniel Gafford<\/a> and Caleb Martin<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s important to reiterate that this is a purely hypothetical trade and intended for some fun debate, not to stir emotions.<\/p>\n It\u2019s hard to argue the Mavs wouldn\u2019t instantly come out as winners of this deal. They would grab Watson, a young and rapidly ascending star, to go along with Flagg, the 19-year-old face of the franchise. They would also add a 3-point sniper in Green and Braun, a 25-year-old playoff-tested two-way wing who would fit terrifically in Dallas.<\/p>\n Imagine a line up of Kyrie Irving, Braun, Watson, Flagg and P.J. Washington<\/a>. This lineup makes noise in the West.<\/p>\n Dallas\u2019 Stance on Kyrie Proves the Team is Ready to Contend Now GettyOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA \u2013 FEBRUARY 15: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks and Shaq\u2019s OGs warms up during 2025 NBA All-Star Practice & Media Availability at Oakland Arena on February 15, 2025 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Why should the Mavs go after Watson? Because they\u2019ve already sent the message that they are ready to make a push in the West. Their best player may be 19, but he\u2019s already knocking on the door of the top 10 players in the NBA.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Mavs look forward to what Flagg and Irving can achieve next season, according to reports, which is why the franchise has completely shut down trade offers for the nine-time All-Star. With Irving\u2019s championship pedigree, the Mavs can absolutely push for 50-plus wins if they land a player like Watson.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Mavericks have continued to rebuff trade feelers for the 34-year-old who has nine career All-Star nods,\u201d NBA insider Marc Stein reported recently. \u201cThe working expectation since our report last month is that Irving should begin next season in Dallas alongside Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg to at last launch his long-awaited comeback from knee surgery in late March 2025.\u201d<\/p>\n Would Flagg, Irving and Watson be a threat in the West? They would certainly put teams on high alert.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tAdel Ahmad<\/a> Adel is a writer with over five years of experience covering the NBA. His work has appeared on various media platforms, both national and local. 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