The Dallas Mavericks are on the cusp of one of the most important seasons in franchise history as they not only pass the torch to incoming standout rookie Cooper Flagg but also gear up for a potential playoff run with Kyrie Irving sidelined for much of next season. While the Mavericks do have an impressive roster considering the additions they made this season, it's still important to know that Irving could miss all of next season or at least half the year.
Even with this information in mind, the Mavericks still are in the championship mindset; however, they may be fighting an uphill battle after not making a critical trade that needed to happen.