NBA: Mannix expects Kyrie to be the deadline’s hottest name

Why Irving’s timeline matters to Dallas

Chris Mannix believes Kyrie Irving will be the most sought-after player on the market when the trade deadline arrives. The reason, as he laid it out on Sunday, is timing: Irving is not on the same timeline as the Mavericks. That makes him a different case from the other names in circulation.

Mannix also named a likely suitor. In his view Detroit will be salivating over the chance to add Irving, given how well the Pistons have started the season. He argued Dallas could get real assets back for a player who has been good for the team.

This is an analyst’s read, not a report of talks. No team has been linked to a deal in the comments, and Dallas has not said it is shopping its guard.

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What the Mavericks have shown so far

Dallas has had reasons to lean on Irving this season. He and Cooper Flagg helped the Mavericks beat Houston 116-111 earlier this week, which handed the Rockets their first loss of the year. Games like that are what make a veteran guard attractive to contenders.

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