Who will replace Irving? It is revealed that the Mavericks will explore the trade of Holiday, and the Ball Brother is more reasonable. Paul is also on the list

On May 27, according to famous reporter Mark Stein, the Mavericks are looking for players who take over the ball control mission during Kyrie Irving's injury, and they will explore the possibility of a potential deal with the Celtics against Ju Holiday. In addition, Ball Brother and Paul are also the Mavericks' attention.

Stann acknowledged that it would be tricky to reach the deal given Dallas' financial situation and the $104 million left in Holiday's contract. Holiday is reportedly one of the players the Celtics are considering a deal to reduce payroll spending next season, so the Celtics don’t want to get back their big contracts in the deal. To make the deal feasible, a third or fourth team may be required to participate.

Irving suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee on March 4. It was previously reported that he may return by January next year, but before he fully recovered from the operation, the Mavericks need someone to serve as starting point guard.

Stann mentioned that Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (Brother Ball) is the Mavericks' "more reasonable trading goal." Ball signed a two-year $20 million contract extension in February, which includes the second-year team options. It's much easier for the Mavericks to include Ball's contract into the current salary structure, and he's just had a relatively healthy season after two and a half years missing from a serious knee injury. Bowl, 27, is 7 years younger than Holiday, and may be a better long-term investment.

league sources told Stein that Paul was another player the Mavericks are following. Although Paul turned 40 earlier this month, he played 82 games with the Spurs and handed over another efficient season, averaging 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists in 28 minutes, with a shooting percentage of 42.7%/37.7%/92.4% in three events.

Stann pointed out that Paul spent a year coaching Vinban Yama and other young teammates, which was considered a success, but outsiders "expected" that he may switch teams again this summer. San Antonio traded Fox in February and is expected to pick Dylan Harper with the second pick in next month's draft. Plus Rookie of the Year Castle is also in the defender rotation, and Paul may not have enough playing time.

Stanne expects that if Paul decides to leave, there will be many teams in the league who are interested in him.