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Newsweek
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- Newsweek
Mavericks Rumors: Trade Idea Lands Dallas Perfect Kyrie Irving Replacement
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Dallas Mavericks have been in the headlines over the past few months for multiple reasons. After trading away star guard Luka Doncic, Dallas received all sorts of backlash. But then the team surprisingly won the 2025 NBA Draft lottery, and will now have the chance to land Duke star Cooper Flagg. It has been a long few months for Dallas, including seeing star Kyrie Irving go down with a torn ACL. Irving is expected to miss the majority of next season due to the injury, and Dallas will need to find a way to replace his production. One option could be a trade, and it could come from a familiar source. NBA insider Sam Vecenie discussed a potential trade idea between the Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers while on "The Game Theory Podcast". Vecenie proposes the two teams swap guard Austin Reaves for center Dereck Lively. "He is a top-40 player in the league, something like that. I think he is so good, I think he is a monster. He has one year left on his contract before he gets quite expensive here. He is going to get very, very expensive moving forward. Is there anything around just Dereck Lively, who has played with Luka, who we know has great synergy with Luka, for Austin Reaves?", he said. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Arena on March 16,... LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 16: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Arena on March 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. ( More Photo byOn the surface, this deal doesn't look like a great one for the Lakers. But with Reaves' upcoming free agency, Los Angeles could cash in on landing a center for the future. It remains to be seen whether the Lakers are willing to pay Reaves over $30 million to keep him in town. This has led to many around the league speculating about Los Angeles looking to move on from him at some point before he hits the open market. Reaves could take over for the injured Irving in handling the backcourt duties. The guard could give Dallas a legitimate option to run the offense until Irving returns from injury. More NBA news: Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Speaks Out Following NBA Finals Game 1 Collapse Moving on from Lively would also help break up the logjam that the Mavericks are expected to have in the frontcourt. Lively would instantly become the centerpiece for the Lakers, and he has plenty of experience playing alongside Doncic. This could be a win-win for both sides, but the Lakers may want more in return for Reaves. Los Angeles has been fairly adamant about not moving him unless they receive a true star in return. If Dallas were to include some other pieces, then a deal could maybe get done. But for now, Reaves is expected to remain with Los Angeles, entering a contract year. More NBA news: NBA Analyst Floats Knicks Theory Regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jason Kidd Warriors Trade Idea Lands 2-Time All-Star in Massive Offseason Move For more on the Mavericks, Lakers, and general NBA news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
16-05-2025
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- USA Today
Jase Richardson barely hangs in first round of NBA draft in popular mock draft podcast
Jase Richardson barely hangs in first round of NBA draft in popular mock draft podcast The Game Theory Podcast with Sam Vecenie has Jase Richardson going No. 28 to the Boston Celtics The hot conversation right now for Michigan State basketball is around Jase Richardson. While Tom Izzo hinted recently that he doesn't think it's out of the question that his star freshman comes back for another year, Richardson spent the week at the NBA draft combine meeting with teams and getting his measurements taken. While fans await his final decision, it's an interesting time to check out the always popular and fun NBA mock drafts that start to be churned out by podcasters and analysts this time of year to see where Richardson is currently projected to be drafted, with the hope, for Spartan fans who want to see him back next year, that his average projected draft position is low enough that he will decide to come back and try to improve his draft stock next year. In a recent mock draft from popular NBA draft podcast Game Theory with Sam Vecenie, Vecenie and his co-host Bryce Simon had Jase Richardson mocked about as low as I have seen him yet, projecting him to go No. 28 to the Boston Celtics. While this is a very low draft slot for Richardson (lower than I really expect to see him taken), it is an interesting landing spot for him. Of course, he would be joining fellow Spartan Xavier Tillman on a team that has a championship pedigree. The Celtics also have need for cheap, younger players to fill out their rotation after amassing a lot of salary during their title run. Also, with Jayson Tatum likely out for the entire next season with an Achilles injury, this could be a rare situation where a team not far removed from a title run has some opportunity available in their rotation for a bucket-getter like Jase Richardson. While it's lower than many expect, I think this type of opportunity, if available, could keep him in the draft. You can watch the full mock draft from Game Theory below: Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Andrew Brewster on Twitter @IAmBrewster.
