Dalton Trigg explains why the Kyrie Irving trade was one the Dallas Mavericks had to make, and how it could potentially vault them into championship contention. There was a reason why the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns wanted to trade for Irving ... he's an All-NBA talent who moves the needle in a significant way when healthy and engaged. Trigg also discusses why the Mavs likely aren't done making moves before the Feb. 9 trade deadline, as the futures of Christian Wood and Tim Hardaway Jr. are very much up in the air.

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