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Kyrie Irving made headlines on Sunday after he refused to speak with the media following their final regular season game on Sunday. It didn’t sit well with a lot of reporters, especially since Irving did promise when he was traded to the Mavs that he’d talk about his future with the team at the end […]

Kyrie Irving is set to hit free agency for the Dallas Mavericks this offseason after a disappointing stint following the trade deadline. The Mavs didn’t even make the play-in tournament amid a controversial decision to sit key players when it was still within reach. Needless to say, Mavs star Luka Doncic was not a fan […]

It was only a couple of months ago when the Dallas Mavericks decided to bring Kyrie Irving to the team via trade with the Brooklyn Nets. Upon making the move, there was lots of hope from Mavericks fans this would be the move that could put the team on a path to the NBA Finals. […]

The NBA churn never stops. At the conclusion of the 2023 NBA Finals, it will be time for every team–whether rebuilding, buying, or contending–to look for ways to improve their team, or, at the very least, mold their team into one that makes more sense given their timeline. And one way for teams to do […]

The Dallas Mavericks have essentially bowed out of the 2023 NBA Playoff race, so it’s time to look ahead towards the offseason and how the team must improve moving forward. The biggest question for the Mavs moving forward is whether or not they’ll re-sign All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, who played well individually but who acquisition […]

With Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving set to become a free agent this offseason, “the early (stress: very early) rumbles have led to projections of a three- or four-year [contract]” for Irving should he re-sign, per NBA insider Marc Stein. Stein adds that Irving is eligible to sign a contract extension with the Mavs […]

To no one’s surprise, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been officially ruled out for the Dallas Mavericks’ final game of the season on Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs. Irving did not play during Friday’s showdown with the Chicago Bulls, along with the likes of Tim Hardaway Jr., Maxi Kleber and Christian Wood. Meanwhile, […]

Although the narrative surrounding the Kyrie Irving-Dallas Mavericks situation seems to be that the point guard will leave the team, head coach Jason Kidd isn’t ruling out a reunion. “If I was a betting man, I guess I would say he would be back,” Kidd said. “Why would I say he wouldn’t?” The Mavs ultimately […]

The Dallas Mavericks, following a late-season collapse, need everything to go their way just so they could make the play-in tournament. Missing the play-in tournament entirely will be such a disastrous outcome for a team that traded for Kyrie Irving two months ago. What the Mavs must do to give themselves a chance at staying […]

The clock is ticking on the 2022-2023 NBA regular season, and the Dallas Mavericks are one team holding out hope for a playoff spot. The Mavs enter Thursday tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 10th and final spot in the Western Conference after a thrilling win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Hall of Fame guard Tim Hardaway Sr. set social media ablaze this week their comments regarding All-Star guard Kyrie Irving. However, there was plenty that was lost in the white noise surrounding his future contract and leadership qualities. Where Hardaway questions his command, Irving’s teammates have consistently gone on […]

In what was a true back-and-forth affair, the Sacramento Kings were ultimately downed by the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday evening by a final score of 123-119. De’Aaron Fox’s sensational 28-point and 8-assist performance proved to be all for naught, as a hungry Kyrie Irving went full God-mode late in the game to wipe away any possibility […]

Kyrie Irving put on his Superman cape on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings to keep the Dallas Mavericks’ season alive. Sure enough, it sent Mavs Twitter into an absolute frenzy. A loss would have been devastating for Dallas. They basically need to win their remaining three games and hope the Oklahoma City Thunder lose at […]

Kyrie Irving got off to a slow start during the Dallas Mavericks’ Wednesday game against the Sacramento Kings, scoring only six points in the first half as the Mavs trailed by 11. However, he ended the night with 31 along with a Dallas W. So what changed for Kyrie in the second half? Well, for […]

Luka Doncic couldn’t help but be in awe of Kyrie Irving after his Dallas Mavericks backcourt partner stepped up big time to power them to a much-needed victory against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. Irving only had 12 points through three quarters of play, with Doncic doing much of the heavy lifting. When the Mavs […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has some huge praises for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving after the Mavs duo combined for 60 points in their crucial win against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Doncic scored 29 points for the Mavs, while Irving exploded for 31–19 of which came in the fourth quarter as Dallas […]

Hall of Fame point guard Tim Hardaway Sr. has made headlines again after his scathing rant against Dallas Mavericks superstars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Hardaway questioned the pair’s leadership for the Mavs as the team faces near-certain elimination from the playoffs in what has turned out to be a wasted season. Tim Hardaway Jr. […]

Dallas Mavericks’ owner Mark Cuban has revealed his true feelings about Kyrie Irving and his future at the organization. It’s been a tumultuous beginning for Irving in Dallas, after he was traded from Brooklyn early in February. There were high hopes for the prodigiously talented back court he formed alongside Luka Doncic, but since his […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving starred on the offensive end of the floor in Sunday’s contest against the Atlanta Hawks. He scored 41 points — on 16-for-27 shooting from the field — and dished out four assists in a game the Mavericks went on to lose in overtime by a final score of 132-130. […]

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are both dealing with injuries, but it doesn’t look like the Dallas Mavericks stars are planning to sit out their remaining three games contrary to recent reports. With the Mavs struggling and outside of the Play-In picture looking in, it was reported that the team was seriously considering shutting down […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been a disaster since the Kyrie Irving trade, and sure enough, many are questioning if Kyrie’s lack of chemistry with Luka Doncic due to their short time together is a reason for their struggles. Doncic, however, was quick to defuse those those talks as he highlighted once again that offense is […]

The Dallas Mavericks have gone 9-16 since acquiring veteran guard Kyrie Irving. However, despite failing to meet expectations, the Mavs plan to re-sign the eight-time All-Star in free agency (per Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes). Irving, now playing on his fourth team, is eligible for a contract extension this offseason. Given the controversy that surrounds the […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a massive addition by trading for Kyrie Irving prior to the trade deadline. The pairing of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving had everybody excited. However, it hasn’t worked out, and the Mavs are now outside of the play-in race with only three games remaining. With the season dwindling quickly and not […]

Perhaps the biggest question for the Dallas Mavericks organization revolves around what the future may hold for guard Kyrie Irving. Since being acquired at this year’s trade deadline from the Brooklyn Nets, the Mavs have dropped 16 of their 25 games played and, in turn, currently reside on the outside looking in on a play-in […]

The Dallas Mavericks could really end up missing even the Play-In tournament, but Kyrie Irving still sees a “glimmer of hope” for the team amid their current slide. With Sunday’s heartbreaking OT loss to the Atlanta Hawks, the Mavs’ Play-In chances took a massive hit. Now, they need to go 3-0 or at least 2-1 […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ freefall continues, losing their third straight game on Sunday as they stay 11th in the West. The Mavs actually had a chance to win the showdown against the Atlanta Hawks, but an untimely and shocking foul from Kyrie Irving in the closing seconds of overtime doomed them instead. For those who missed […]

When the Dallas Mavericks traded for Kyrie Irving at the deadline, Luka Doncic thought they were going to be a top team in the West. After all, with two offensive monsters leading the way, the Mavs should be able to wreak havoc against any team that they face. Fast forward to 23 games later since […]

There’s no denying that Kyrie Irving is one of the most controversial figures in the entire NBA. The Dallas Mavericks superstar has had his fair share of controversies through the years, and in truth, you can’t say that he hasn’t brought these issues upon himself. Be that as it may, one could also argue that […]

The Dallas Mavericks have struggled mightily ever since acquiring Kyrie Irving at the trade deadline. However, the Mavericks’ issues might have actually started when Jalen Brunson left the team this summer, per Jamal Crawford. “The Mavericks’ problems started in the summer. When Jalen Brunson left that team, they lost their identity.”@JCrossover on the Dallas Mavericks' recent […]

The Dallas Mavericks are slipping further and further away from a shot at the playoffs, which would be a catastrophic end result after taking the risk to acquire Kyrie Irving. After yet another loss on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers, thy find themselves a game back (virtually two because of the tie-breaker) of the Oklahoma […]

A lot is on the line for the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night when they battled Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. As such, it’s no surprise that emotions were running high in this matchup. For his part, Kyrie Irving got into it with a courtside fan early in the game, […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving expressed his displeasure over the ongoing blame game in the Big D after Luka Doncic shared his frustration with the team. After the Mavs lost to the Charlotte Hornets for the second straight game on Sunday, Irving was asked once again about Doncic’s recent rant where the Slovenian wonderboy admitted […]

The Dallas Mavericks are completely falling apart, and all eyes are on Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Despite being one of the most talented backcourt duos in the NBA, Doncic and Irving haven’t been able to do anything to get Dallas back in the win column, and they reached a new low when they picked […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered an eventful defeat to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday with veteran guard Kyrie Irving among the headlines. Irving is no stranger to heckling, but took issue with comments made by a middle-aged fan in the crowd before proceeding to get him ejected by security. We now have footage of Irving responding […]

The Dallas Mavericks are struggling and in real danger of missing not only the playoffs but even the Play-In tournament; however, Tim Hardaway Jr. made it a point to emphasize that Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Jason Kidd are not the ones to blame for the massive slump. Speaking to reporters on Sunday after the […]

The Charlotte Hornets swept the season series with the Dallas Mavericks after beating them in two straight games, which might be a little surprising to read for some Hornets and Mavs fans. When a team features Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who are two of the league’s best offensive talents, you might be in for […]

Kyrie Irving has nothing but love and support for Luka Doncic after the Dallas Mavericks star showed his frustration on the team this 2022-23 season. When the Mavs lost to the Charlotte Hornets last Friday, Doncic didn’t hold back in expressing his disappointment and sharing that he’s no longer having fun amid their struggles. From […]

The Dallas Mavericks took a brutal loss to the Charlotte Hornets by the score of 110-104, and it was an eventful game in which Kyrie Irving had a fan ejected from the game for heckling him. Irving addressed what happened in a press conference after the game. “He just called me on my name, so […]

The vibes in Dallas aren’t great; the basketball is even worse. Not even a full year removed from a Western Conference Finals appearance, the Dallas Mavericks are in free fall, losing six of their last eight games. At 36-39, the Mavericks have slipped all the way to 11th in the Western Conference, putting them in […]