Mavericks' dream trio of Kevin Durant, Cooper Flagg, and Kyrie Irving floated in trade idea originally appeared on The Sporting News. Washington, Caleb Martin, Max Christie, Dereck Lively II, a 2027 second-round pick (via Chicago), a 2028 first-round pick and a 2031 first-round pick. Charlotte Hornets, the third team in the deal, would receive a 2032 second-round pick for facilitating. Durant will take the tough shots late in games, Flagg will act as the secondary creator and Irving will run the offense. Durant and Irving already know how to play together from their two seasons in Brooklyn.