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There was a likely possibility guard Kyrie Irving would be traded before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. The surprising item is the team he ended up going to. It’s the Dallas Mavericks who wins the Irving sweepstakes, and with the win comes the bonafide scoring threat the Mavs wanted to compliment Luka Doncic. With Irving on […]

Ever since the Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated from the Eastern Conference playoffs in 2021 after choking away a 3-1 series lead to the Atlanta Hawks, things haven’t been the same for Ben Simmons. He was traded to the Brooklyn Nets after refusing to report to the Sixers and he just hasn’t been able to get […]

It is not at all surprising that Kyrie Irving’s blockbuster trade to the Dallas Mavericks has led to all sorts of trade rumors popping up. One of them that has caught the attention of more than a few NBA fans out there is the Phoenix Suns potentially swooping in on Kevin Durant amid Kyrie’s sudden […]

The Brooklyn Nets are left in a bit of a bind after trading star Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks, and it seems like they will try to supplement the roster around Kevin Durant, and have reached out to the Toronto Raptors, according to Ian Begley of SNYtv. “The Nets in their conversations on Kyrie […]

NBA Twitter was absolutely buzzing after news broke that the Dallas Mavericks had pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade deal centered around Kyrie Irving. Former NBA big man turned ESPN expert analyst Kendrick Perkins jumped on the hype train as well, but for his part, Big Perk was focused on Brooklyn’s botched Big 3 […]

Spencer Dinwiddie’s tenure with the Dallas Mavericks did not even last for a full calendar year. He’s now on the move again following news of Kyrie Irving’s blockbuster trade. Now that Dinwiddie’s headed back to the Brooklyn Nets, the 29-year-old has sent an emotional message to Mavs fans everywhere as he shows them his appreciation […]

The Dallas Mavericks just traded for Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets. Now, Luka Doncic and the fans will not have to wait for long to see him in Mavs uniform and in action. According to the latest updates, Irving is set to arrive in Dallas on Monday and get his physical done after. He […]

The fallout of Kyrie Irving’s blockbuster trade to the Dallas Mavericks is about to get real. After granting the enigmatic point guard’s request to jump ship, the big question now for the Brooklyn Nets is if it is now time to blow it all up again. The Phoenix Suns seem to be hoping that this […]

It did not take long for Kyrie Irving to join a new team after requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, as he will head to the Dallas Mavericks to join superstar Luka Doncic, and he is said to be “ecstatic” and “looking forward” to it, according to Chris Haynes of TNT and […]

It finally happened. After a long summer of contract negotiations and potential sign-and-trades, Kyrie Irving is finally heading to a new team two days after requesting a trade from the Nets. Brooklyn dealt Irving and Markieff Morris to the Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and draft picks. The trade marks the culmination of […]

The basketball world pretty much went into a frenzy after news broke that the Dallas Mavericks had successfully pulled off a blockbuster trade deal with the Brooklyn Nets that will see Kyrie Irving take his talents over to Dallas. This was not the best of news for fans of the Los Angeles Lakers, though, as […]

The Dallas Mavericks pushed their chips all in for this season, trading with the Brooklyn Nets to acquire guard Kyrie Irving. In return, the Nets get Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and draft picks. With this new addition, the Mavericks announce themselves as a contender for the title, and the oddsmakers appear to be in agreement. […]

No Kyrie Irving, no problem for the Brooklyn Nets. One day before the bombshell news of Irving’s trade to the Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn took the floor against Washington without the All-Star guard, as well as Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons and T.J. Warren. After falling behind by 23 points in the first half, the Nets seemed […]

The Dallas Mavericks rocked the NBA world on Sunday, acquiring Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets in a stunning blockbuster trade that sends Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, a 2029 first-round pick and multiple second-rounders to New York. The deal comes less than two days after the notoriously unreliable Irving demanded to be dealt by the […]

The Kyrie Irving trade from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks is making waves across the basketball world, and various NBA stars have begun to react to the blockbuster deal. Both Andre Drummond and Kristaps Porzingis shared their thoughts on the deal just moments after the news broke: Kyrie to Dallas 👀👀 Ladies and […]

The Brooklyn Nets have found a suitor for Kyrie Irving, just days after he formally requested a trade away from the organization. The Nets have sent Irving to the Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a first-round pick and multiple second-round picks, sources told Shams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday afternoon. The Mavericks […]

Kyrie Irving’s latest antics, which have seen him request a trade off of the Brooklyn Nets, have once again shocked the entire NBA. That includes Kevin Durant, Irving’s teammate and close friend on the Nets, who was surprised by Irving’s trade request in the middle of what has been a solid season for Brooklyn. This […]

LeBron James seems to be fully intent on convincing the Los Angeles Lakers to trade for Kyrie Irving. The team was instantly linked to the Brooklyn Nets star when it was announced that he was requesting a trade. He’d certainly be an upgrade to the team. However, there seems to be a massive roadblock for […]

The Brooklyn Nets had their world rocked when Kyrie Irving decided that he wanted a trade away from the team. When that bombshell was announced, everyone expected Brooklyn to acquiesce to the star’s demand. It seems like that’s looking more possible, since they’re planning to bench Irving before the trade deadline, per Chris Haynes. Brooklyn […]

Kyrie Irving might have derailed Kevin Durant’s chances of winning a championship with the Brooklyn Nets, but ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith isn’t feeling sorry for the superstar forward. Kevin Durant deserves some share of the blame for how disappointing his tenure has been with the Nets alongside Irving, according to Smith.   "I love Kevin Durant. […]

Kyrie Irving’s trade request has thrown the Brooklyn Nets into a massive loop. They already find themselves in a bit of a rut amid this Kevin Durant-less stretch of lost games. Now, their star point guard now wants out after contract negotiations between the two parties failed. Amid this drama, head coach Jacques Vaughn had […]

Cam Thomas made his game do the talking. Now, he’s putting head coach Jacque Vaughn and the Brooklyn Nets on notice. In his postgame presser after leading the Nets to the 125-123 comeback win, Thomas made it clear to his head coach and the franchise that they can rely on him to win games. He […]

What Kyrie Irving trade drama? The Brooklyn Nets dealt the Washington Wizards a heavy dose of deja vu in their 125-123 comeback victory on Saturday night. Just like the night before, the Wizards raced to a first half 20-point lead over their opponents. And just like their streak-ending loss against the Portland Trail Blazers, the […]

Cam Thomas turned a lot of heads on Saturday against the Washington Wizards, and the Brooklyn Nets might want to take a serious look as well. The young swingman has been largely used as a backup by the Nets, and while he’s getting extra minutes recently (due to Kevin Durant’s absence), it actually didn’t start […]

Kyrie Irving is the NBA embodiment of chaos. After a relatively quiet last couple of months, he dropped another bomb on the Brooklyn Nets with a trade demand ahead of the February 9 NBA deadline. At the end of the day, the Nets don’t have to trade him if they don’t find anything worthwhile in return. […]

LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Anthony Davis were asked about Kyrie Irving and trade rumors following the Los Angeles Lakers’ dispiriting loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. LeBron and Russ are the Lakers most directly tied to a potential Kyrie blockbuster. LeBron is an “immense proponent” of an Irving acquisition, per ESPN’s Adrian […]

Nets guard Kyrie Irving shook the basketball world when he requested a trade Friday six days ahead of the deadline. The eight-time All-Star even caught his teammates off guard. How did Nets players find out about the franchise-altering development? “Same way [as] everybody else: Twitter,” Royce O’Neale said Saturday via Brian Lewis. ” [I was] […]

Hell hath no fury like a New York sports fan scorned. And scorned again. Brooklyn Nets fans have had a tough 24-plus hours following the news that Kyrie Irving has requested a trade. They handled it as could be reasonably expected. Before the team tipped off against the Washington Wizards, a temperamental Brooklyn crowd erupted […]

Kyrie Irving may be his own worst enemy, but the New York Post may be a close second. After Irving came out with his request that the Brooklyn Nets trade him before Thursday’s deadline, the newspaper decided to list his many transgressions with the team on Page 1. Front cover of the New York Post […]

Remember when James Harden dropped a bombshell on the Brooklyn Nets and the rest of the NBA by requesting a trade at last year’s deadline? What a turbulent period for Brooklyn and the league, one that we’re unlikely to see again for some time. Never say never, though, when Kyrie Irving is in the equation. […]

It has been over five months since Ben Simmons and Maya Jama broke off their engagement, and by the looks of it, the Brooklyn Nets point-forward is back to the dating scene. On Saturday, photos of Simmons and actor Eiza Gonzalez are making rounds on social media. It was reportedly taken on Friday night as […]

There’s a real chance Kyrie Irving’s trade request from the Brooklyn Nets lands him in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Lakers, though, the best plausible trade offer from their in-arena rivals seems better than the one that would reunite Irving with LeBron James. The LA Clippers have not only […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to Kyrie Irving since the star point guard requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. However, Los Angeles is reportedly hesitant about following through on a deal, via ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “The Lakers’ position from what I understand is that: They’ve been interested in trading for Kyrie Irving, […]

Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. His preferred destination is to join LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, who would like to have him at the right price. Because of Irving’s $36.9 million cap figure, that would mean sending out Russell Westbrook and his $47.1M contract — though not necessarily […]

Kyrie Irving won’t be taking the court just one day after he made his shocking trade request, as the Brooklyn Nets have listed the star guard as out for Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Irving is listed out with right calf soreness. With the trade deadline five […]

Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back when discussing Kyrie Irving’s Brooklyn Nets trade request, “Idiotic… All we ever questioned was: can the man go the rest of the season without being any kind of distraction, if he’s gonna have a chance to get his money. And lo and behold he pulls this,” Smith said. Smith […]

Kyrie Irving posted another cryptic tweet following his Brooklyn Nets trade request. Hélà 🤞🏾♾ pic.twitter.com/QP6yvjckUC — Chief Hélà 🤞🏾 (@KyrieIrving) February 4, 2023 It is unclear exactly what Kyrie Irving is trying to say with this tweet. But it followed up his tweet from Friday, which was posted right before the trade request became official. […]

The Dallas Mavericks are a potential trade suitor for Kyrie Irving. Irving, who requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, would fit well next to Luka Doncic for Dallas. However, it is unclear if the Mavs would be willing to offer the Nets a generous enough trade package in return for the disgruntled star. […]

Kyrie Irving has, once again, requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Amid the team’s ongoing losing streak, the star point guard’s desire to leave the team was announced. The primary reason stated was because of Brooklyn’s reluctance to hand Irving a long-term deal. Now, the team is scrambling to pick up the pieces. Apparently, […]