Kyrie Irving is far from a beloved figure in Boston sports lore. He’s much more commonly associated with the likes of Peyton Manning, Bill Laimbeer, David Price, and Alex Rodriguez in terms of ...

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Now in Los Angeles, Doncic’s co-star is someone who knows how to close. LeBron may not be in his physical prime, but he is a smarter, more reliable engine than Irving, especially in the postseason.

The Dallas Mavericks have a potential franchise building block for the future in Cooper Flagg. And Dereck Lively II is going to make sure Flagg is "comfortable" in Dallas.