Overview
- Dallas’ overhaul after trading Luka Dončić includes drafting Cooper Flagg No. 1, signing D’Angelo Russell, adding rookie Ryan Nembhard on a two-way deal and extending Kyrie Irving, with The Athletic placing the offseason No. 7 overall per The Sporting News.
- Kyrie Irving is rehabbing a torn ACL and is expected out until at least January, positioning Russell as short‑term cover and dampening projections for the NBA Cup group stage, according to recent schedule previews.
- Jason Kidd is preparing to use the 6-foot-9 Flagg in ball-handling roles, and Blake Griffin labeled the rookie “the most complete player” to enter the league in recent memory, per Newsweek’s account of Griffin’s remarks.
- A commentary-piece proposal floated by Sports Illustrated and relayed by The Sporting News envisions Dallas acquiring Andrew Wiggins for Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington and a first-round pick, which has not been reported as active negotiations.
- Klay Thompson was ranked No. 5 among shooting guards by The Athletic’s Zach Harper, and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith predicted a championship run if Irving returns strong and Anthony Davis sustains elite form, underscoring the club’s boom-or-bust outlook.