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Team USA has been the subject of a lot of discussion for a lot of reasons as of late, whether it be their struggles at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, or the reports suggesting that LeBron James is planning on leading a star-studded group to the 2024 Olympics. With many folks looking ahead, Paul George […]

The 2021-22 season proved to be a massive step in the right direction for the Dallas Mavericks. They made it to the Western Conference Finals in Jason Kidd’s first season as the head coach and won 52 games, their most since the 2010-11 campaign. Disappointment and frustration surrounded the organization this past season though, as […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers know how difficult building a winning team is. A combination of luck and shrewd decision making is necessary for teams to break through and win a championship. And surely, as luck would have it, the arguable greatest player of all time in LeBron James grew up in the same state where the […]

Kyrie Irving has 126 million reasons to defend the Dallas Mavericks’ honor. Whether his Wednesday tweet about “smear campaigns” was an indirect response to Christian Wood’s pointed recent criticism of his team, though, only a “free-thinker” like Irving knows for sure. “Smear campaigns are created by all the Cowards in our world,” the Mavs star […]

Kyrie Irving’s Dallas Mavs teammate Theo Pinson knows why the guard loves rebounding and playing in the post. The 6-foot-7 wing said on a podcast this NBA offseason that it’s because the 6-foot-2 point guard thinks he’s a power forward deep down. Pinson discussed Irving’s big man complex on Tidal League’s Run Your Race podcast. […]

There is generally no shortage of free agents looking to move to The Big Apple, but historically they bypass Brooklyn (or New Jersey) and head straight to the Knicks. Of course, after the likes of Caris Levert and Joe Harris helped to turn the plucky Nets into an exciting, developing young team, all of a […]

The 2022-23 NBA season did not end the way the Dallas Mavericks anticipated when the year began. Just after they had reached the Western Conference Finals, the Mavs were unable to make it back to the playoffs, casting a lot of doubt on what their future looks like with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving leading […]

Whenever the subject of whoever has the best handles comes up, one of the names that always comes to the forefront of the discussion is Kyrie Irving’s. The Dallas Mavericks star point guard has never been shy to flaunt his endless bag of dribbling tricks, confounding defenders and dazzling the fans with every act of […]

The Dallas Mavericks, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving leading the way, are a really good team. However, three-time NBA champion and former Coach of the Year Byron Scott doesn’t think the Mavs will be a force in the West. Maybe the Mavs can become playoff contenders with all the talent they have, but Scott […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic will not allow his home country to be disrespected. Recently, at the FIBA World Cup, Doncic recognized that his home country Slovenia’s name was incorrectly spelled as “Slovania” on a poster. The Mavs sensation made sure to correct the error with a sharpie. Luka Doncic corrected the spelling of Slovenia […]

The Dallas Mavericks traded for Kyrie Irving back in February to give Luka Doncic a co-star of near-equal quality in hopes of bolstering the team’s championship hopes. However, some remain unconvinced that the backcourt pairing of Irving and Doncic could lead the Mavs to great heights, with Charles Barkley expressing his concerns about the two’s […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is not playing for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, but he once did suit up in the red, white and blue. However, Irving apparently wanted to play for Australia before Mike Krzyzewski eventually convinced him to play for Team USA, reports NBL.com’s Dan Woods. “I consider myself an […]

The Dallas Mavericks have never been afraid to make internal promotions and give power to those that they believe in. This has been owner Mark Cuban’s philosophy since he bought the team in 2000 and this has remained the idea within the walls of the organization this offseason. On Friday, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported […]

“Cleveland! This is for you!” Those words from LeBron James will ring through the minds of Cleveland Cavaliers fans for as long as they can. In case you don’t remember, the 2015-16 Cavs pulled off the biggest upset in NBA Finals history when they took down the 73-9 Golden State Warriors via a historic 3-1 deficit […]

One of the most recognizable voices in sports commentary, Stephen A. Smith, has been a vocal critic of NBA star Kyrie Irving. Over the years, Smith’s criticism of Irving has escalated, often becoming more personal. In a candid conversation on Paul George’s “Podcast P”, Smith acknowledged that the situation took an unexpected turn when Kyrie […]

James Harden shocked the NBA world Monday by calling Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a “liar.” Harden had previously wanted to be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, but a deal never came to fruition. His frustration has clearly boiled over, evidenced by his statement on Morey. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski later wrote […]

Kyrie Irving recently put on a show at his ‘More Than A Run’ pickup event in his native New Jersey, dazzling a crowd full of young hoopers with his signature shooting and dribbling flair. Once the run was finished, trophy and microphone in hand, the Dallas Mavericks superstar used his platform to address a crisis […]

Back on March 20th, 2023, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavs faced off against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies went on to win the game by a final score of 112-108 after outscoring the Mavericks in the fourth quarter 29-12. Irving finished with a team-high 28 points in the Mavericks loss, while Grizzlies big man […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving doesn’t hesitate to give anyone their flowers, and that includes his fellow NBA fraternity members. While there are those from present and past generations that may snipe at one another, attempting to downplay the others greatness, Uncle Drew embodies the type of respect that only helps bridge relationships between his […]

Although the early portion of the NBA offseason was filled with rumors, Kyrie Irving likely thought he would stop getting asked about the Los Angeles Lakers after signing a new contract with the Dallas Mavericks. However, that didn’t stop a young fan from recently asking Irving if he is “going to the Lakers.” Irving didn’t […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is silencing the noise aimed at Team USA after they fell to the U.S. Select Team in two scrimmages. The United States basketball team is looking to rebound at the FIBA World Cup after placing just seventh at the 2019 tournament. This year’s tournament will begin in late August and […]

Regardless of all of Kyrie Irving’s misdoings or controversies, no one can deny the Dallas Mavericks star’s wizardry with the basketball. His elite ball-handling skills are well-documented, but his unique and highly effective finishing skills at the rim deserve a little more shine. Especially in light of what his former teammate Iman Shumpert just revealed. […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving and Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook have been two of the best players at their position in the NBA for the last decade. They both have accomplished so much in this league and will certainly be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, when […]

Luka Doncic went viral on Wednesday for a filthy stare down bucket for Slovenia against Greece in a friendly. Kyrie Irving took to Instagram in response, hyping up Luka Doncic and giving Mavs fans something to look forward to in advance. "Stare down type crazy Luka Doncic lol I love the energy." Kyrie Irving was […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers franchise has faced its fair share of mismanagement over the years. It’s not too often that the league immortalizes a team’s ineptitude, but in the case of the Cavs, the Stepien Rule will always remind the team of its troubled past. Nevertheless, the Cavs are still a successful franchise overall, thanks to […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ acquisition of Kyrie Irving raised eyebrows during the NBA Trade Deadline. A lot of fans were unsure of the production that Uncle Drew would bring to the squad. Moreover, his fit with Luka Doncic was also an issue as they are both ball-heavy guards that operate a lot in isolation plays. The […]

While he may be outspoken at times and not afraid to share his opinions on social media, Kyrie Irving has proven to be one of the best guards of his generation. An eight-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA performer, the current Dallas Mavericks star has played with a ton of superstars through the years, including LeBron […]

After a failed 2022-23 season that saw the Dallas Mavericks fall out of playoff contention, there have been plenty of questions whether the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving pairing will work. Clearly, the Mavs feel it will after extending Kyrie to a three-year, $126 million deal. However, it’s actually hard to believe until they produce some results. […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ offseason has been a rousing success. They were able to offload Davis Bertans’ contract on draft night and still land the prospect of their desires in Duke’s Dereck Lively II in the process. The Mavs then used the trade exception acquired from offloading Bertans in a deal with the Sacramento Kings that […]

Although they are just a little over a year removed from a momentous run to the Western Conference Finals, this offseason felt like the Dallas Mavericks were starting over in many ways. A miserable 2022-23 season brought to light some of the team’s underlying deficiencies and forced Mavs brass to significantly change the roster. They […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes the Kyrie Irving- Luka Doncic pairing will work as long as each player’s role is clearly understood. Cuban said on NBA Radio that Irving knows that the Mavs are Doncic’s team, and that’s a positive sign for the Mavs’ future. “I think Kyrie is mature to the point now […]

It sure looks like Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is pretty happy with how his Drew League debut turned out. Irving played for the first time in his career in the popular pro am league on Saturday, and he definitely impressed everyone with an incredible showing. In fact, the Mavs star even set a record […]

Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving is not only one of the most gifted players to ever play the game but also one of the most passionate players, as evidenced by his nearly annual appearances in Pro-Am leagues. More than just a chance for the average joe to face off against a professional athlete, it’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks paid a lot of money to bring Grant Williams to their squad. This came out to the tune of $53 million for four years via a sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics. As part of the deal, the Mavs also gave up Reggie Bullock, a first-round pick, and two second-rounders. They also […]

The Dallas Mavericks were able to make their fans happy this NBA offseason by resigning Kyrie Irving to a long-term contract. However, the latest tweet about being a big man from Irving might scare Mavs fans that he is coming back next year as a center. Hahahaha brother, I am really a stretch 4 that […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving donated $40,000 to a 93-year-old woman in South Carolina, who is in a legal battle to protect her home from an encroaching developer. Irving donated the money to Josephine Wright, who is being sued by Bailey Point Investment Group for allegedly blocking the developer’s progress on a complex near her […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving recently inked a contract with Chinese sportswear brand ANTA and will become one of their signature athletes, along with becoming the Chief Creative Officer for the brand and expanding his ability to create freely. The five-year deal comes at the heels of his Nike divorce as Irving joins several other […]

Before Kyrie Irving put pen to paper on a massive extension with the Dallas Mavericks, there was a lot of talk surrounding his potential move to the Los Angeles Lakers in what would have been a sensational reunion with LeBron James. This prospect pretty much died after Kyrie committed his future to the Mavs to […]

Although Kyrie Irving remains among the most controversial players in the NBA, he has been showered with good fortune lately. His stepmother and agent Shetellia Riley Irving posted an emotional message to the Dallas Mavericks guard on Instagram. “I am so proud of my {love},” she wrote Thursday afternoon. “When I first met you at […]