Irving recovers from injury + No. 1 pick is in position! The famous Mavericks will dominate the NBA, will the Western Conference change?

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving came with encouraging news as he recovered from an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) torn injury that ended his season earlier this year. Many people are wondering how strong the Mavericks will be next season after A. Smith claims whether the Mavericks can achieve a deep playoff journey in the 2025-26 season depends on the health of Irving and All-Star Anthony Davis. This will be the Mavericks' first full season since Luca Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

In many ways, this will be the beginning of a new era of the Mavericks. Five months after the operation, Irving revealed some good news to fans on his media platform live broadcast.

"I can contact you more time in the gym," said Owen. "I want to tell you exactly what I'm doing, because it's all about gradual growth, but I can share some good news with you, I'm recovering very well. Today is No. 26; today is five months after my surgery." The return of Irving, and the Mavericks' NBA debut this year's draft No. 1 Cooper Flagg, are the two most anticipated highlights in Dallas next season. The Mavericks also introduced Tangiero Russell as starting point guard to fill Irving's position when he was absent. The Mavericks also signed contract extensions with Kyrie Irving and Daniel Gafford respectively.

Irving agreed to a three-year, $119 million contract extension. Gafford signed a $54 million three-year contract extension during the offseason.

ESPN's commentator Stephen A. Smith gives the injured Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks full trust in the upcoming new season. Despite the need to face defending champion Thunder, 2023 champion Nuggets, and the Rockets, which have gained a huge increase in All-Star Kevin Durant through trades this summer, Smith still predicts that the Mavericks can develop into a championship contender.

Smith revealed on ESPN's "First Take" that if Irving and All-Star Anthony Davis stay healthy, the Mavericks have a chance to compete for the championship. What position does the Mavericks have in the Western Conference elite team will be very eye-catching.