The Mavericks are about to rebuild, three-star players are on the shelves, and the Rockets can consider Irving

The Western Conference of the NBA has been in chaos recently. Many promising teams have experienced internal conflicts one after another. From the Memphis Grizzlies to the New Orleans Pelicans, as well as the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings, the relationship between the management and players of these teams seems to have cracks. The Kings have put several core players on the trade list, and the Mavericks have directly fired the team's general manager. There will be big moves next.

Among these teams, the situation of the Mavericks has received the most attention. This team with many star players has recently made major adjustments and fired the team's general manager. The role is currently being taken over on an interim basis by Michael Finlay, but it is understood he does not want to hold on to the role permanently. The team owner is more inclined to invite consultant Lindsay, who helped the team reach the Western Conference Finals in 2024, to return.

Management changes often mean adjustments to team strategy. There is news that the Mavericks are evaluating the entire lineup structure and do not rule out the possibility of larger-scale adjustments. It also sparked speculation about whether the team would trade key players. The team is definitely rebuilding around No. 1 pick Flagg. Davis, Irving, and Thompson may all be put on the shelf. There is nothing wrong with completely tearing down and rebuilding.

The Houston Rockets seem to be a potential buyer. They currently lack a reliable point guard. VanVleet's injury makes this position even more stretched. If Irving can be introduced, the Rockets' backcourt strength will be significantly improved. However, there are also many hidden worries in this deal.

First of all, it is still doubtful whether Irving can regain his former flexibility after recovering from injury. Secondly, he and Durant did not work happily together during the Nets, and the possibility of joining forces again now is questionable. Furthermore, exchanging Irving for VanVleet is equivalent to trading one injured person for another. The most important thing is that VanVleet has the power to veto the transaction, which will become a major obstacle to the completion of the deal. If the player himself is unwilling to leave, any trade plan will be difficult to advance.