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Mavs see a clear path to contention if the health of Irving and Davis, Flagg's arrival go as planned
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Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32), guard Kyrie Irving (11) and forward Anthony Davis (3) pose for a photo during the NBA basketball team's media day in Dallas, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. - photo by AP Photo/LM Otero
DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving says he's on schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL, even if he's not saying what that schedule is, and Anthony Davis will need protective eyewear for the rest of his career after surgery to repair a detached retina. Collectively, the Dallas Mavericks see a clear path to contention if they can get healthy and stay healthy in their first full season since trading Luka Doncic in his prime and lucking into No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg in the NBA draft.