What happened: NBA TV's 'The Association' featured a discussion with Stan Verrett, Robert Horry, and Darren Collison regarding Kyrie Irving's return to the Dallas Mavericks. The panel highlighted Irving's maturity and its effect on the development of Cooper Flagg.

Why it matters: Irving's experience provides a stabilizing force for the Mavericks during their offseason program. His mentorship is expected to play a key role in Flagg's transition to the professional level.

What to watch: Dallas continues its offseason preparations ahead of the upcoming season.