Trade rumors are flying across the NBA as the trade deadline is less than a month away (February 6th), and most trade restrictions let up this week on January 15th. The Dallas Mavericks have been connected in some trades for players like Jimmy Butler and Kyle Kuzma, but one NBA writer believes in a different strategy for the Mavs.

Despite a recent poor stretch, the Dallas Mavericks are trying to find a way back to the NBA Finals. The Mavericks have gone 3-7 in their last 10 games, struggling to find a rhythm with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving out of the lineup.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving, who has been sidelined since Jan. 1 with a back injury, has been cleared to return for Tuesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets ( 9:30 ET, TNT ). Kyrie Irving (lumbar back sprain) will be AVAILABLE tonight against the Denver Nuggets.

The Dallas Mavericks may soon see one of their top NBA stars back on the floor. Kyrie Irving, who has been out since New Year’s Day due to a lingering back injury, was upgraded to “questionable” for Tuesday’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets,

The Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets are facing off again on Tuesday night after playing each other on Sunday as well. The Nuggets defeated Dallas on Sunday by final score of 112-101, and are looking for a similar outcome on Tuesday night.