Dallas Mavericks red hot despite Kyrie Irving

The Dallas Mavericks had one of the most disappointing campaigns among the teams in the league last season. Following their surprise Western Conference Finals appearance in 2022, they failed to build upon the momentum they established as an organization and took a step backward, both in terms of personnel and performance. After their run to the Conference Finals, they lost one of their most important pieces in Jalen Brunson, who spurned them in free agency after a breakout season, opting instead to sign with the New York Knicks. Dallas failed to replace Brunson's presence and production, and the ...