Dorian Finney-Smith is one more favorite Maverick gone in uncertainty

Trades are a sports inevitability. But as a fan that reality can be complicated. Fantasy sports and video games have convinced us all we are capable of being our favorite team’s GM, comfortably slipping into the clinical approach of building a contending team. But there’s still that nagging other side of fandom that makes us, well, fans: our emotional connection.

So while the last few days have been mostly focused on the complexities and implications of adding Kyrie Irving (and Markieff Morris) to the Dallas Mavericks — something our site has covered superbly — my immediate gut reaction after the trade was reported focused on Dorian Finney-Smith. And Jalen Brunson. And Brandan Wright.

The…