The Dallas Mavericks prioritized shooting guard Josh Green to not being included in the Kyrie Irving trade despite the Nets’ strong interest in him. The Mavericks also made sure to hold onto rookie Jaden Hardy.
“Several sources indicated the team prioritized Josh Green, a blossoming 22-year-old wing, to not being included in the trade despite Brooklyn’s strong interest in him. Dallas also made sure to hold onto rookie guard Jaden Hardy, a raw combo guard who currently has minor trade value, but meaningful upside in the coming seasons,” Tim Cato wrote.
