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The Mavs acquired Kyrie Irving mid-season and it’s fair to say it was a disaster. With Irving, Dallas would drop out of the playoff spots and not even make the Play-In tournament as they finished the regular season as the No. 11 seed with a 38-44 record — losing eight of their last 10 games. […]

Kyrie Irving was in full support of his former teammate LeBron James as the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. The Dallas Mavericks free agent’s appearance could have been nothing more than one superstar athlete supporting another, but that won’t stop NBA Twitter from speculating about another team-up between the two […]

You just know that it’s a big game when the great Jack Nicholson makes an appearance — especially since it’s the Hollywood star’s first appearance in 556 days. However, perhaps an even more eye-catching sight is none other than Kyrie Irving showing up for this crucial matchup. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James saw his […]

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins may be left scratching his head at the comments that All-Star guard Kyrie Irving directed towards him on Twitter, as the impending free agent would call Jenkins immature for calling out his team amid a playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Speaking about your team like this during […]

Former Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving thinks that if it weren’t for an unfortunate injury to the eight-time all-star, the Nets would have won the NBA Finals during the 2021 playoffs. Iriving responded to a Nets fan’s post about the recent injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo that has left the Milwaukee Bucks, the number one […]

Despite pairing an All-Star guard in Kyrie Irving with superstar Luka Doncic, ESPN analyst Vince Carter doesn’t believe the Dallas Mavericks are true contenders right now. “No. I don’t think so. Not right now,” Carter tells the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Mac Engel. “The reasons are many,” Carter continues, “but among them are they need, and […]

There are many people who seem to wish the Dallas Mavericks didn’t trade for All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, including former NBA star and current ESPN analyst Vince Carter. Of the Mavs adding Kyrie amid his trade request from the Brooklyn Nets, Carter tells Mac Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that he “didn’t like it… […]

While NBA players are busy playing basketball during the regular season, they get to have some spare time during the offseason. Although a lot of players have basketball as their passion, some of them also have an interest in music. Because of this, it’s not a surprise that some of the most notable NBA players […]

It is well documented that Kyrie Irving has wanted to be on the Los Angeles Lakers in the past. There was rumored interest from both parties this season before Irving was traded to the Dallas Mavericks and subsequently finished the regular season on a disappointing note. As Irving’s future remains up in the air, a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are now tied 1-1 with the Memphis Grizzlies after falling 93-103 to Memphis in Game 2 of their First Round series. With the Memphis Grizzlies entering the 2023 NBA Playoffs as the second seed, ordinarily their victories wouldn’t be seen as upsets. However, with Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant dealing with […]

Given that basketball is a team sport, chemistry is an essential recipe for an NBA team to succeed. Unfortunately, achieving that is easier said than done. Chemistry requires good leadership that convinces players to play for a common goal. Unfortunately, some NBA players aren’t interested in playing as a team. In fact, their behavior negatively […]

Much has been made about how the Dallas Mavericks failed miserably this season. Many folks believe that this was brought about by their failed Kyrie Irving experiment, which in the end, had a significant undesirable effect on cornerstone superstar Luka Doncic. If you ask Skip Bayless, the renowned broadcaster straight up believes that Luka isn’t […]

The Dallas Mavericks might already have a target to boost their roster after a failed season that saw Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and co. totally miss out on the playoffs. According to the latest rumors, the Mavs could target Deandre Ayton via trade in the offseason if Irving decides to run it back with the […]

Sixteen games, one playoff series win. That’s all the Brooklyn Nets got in return for a Hall of Fame trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden. The superteam experiment in Brooklyn lasted only three and a half seasons and it failed miserably. If there’s one thing their tenure made up for in lack […]

It will be a very interesting offseason for the Dallas Mavericks, especially after they finished with a disappointing 38-44 record, missing the play-in tournament entirely. How the Mavs front office decides to build around Luka Doncic will be fascinating. They know they will be on the clock as it is simply inexcusable for a team […]

There has been a lot of talk surrounding Jason Kidd’s future as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. More than a few fans have brought out the pitchforks on the veteran shot-caller as the finger-pointing begins following a disastrous campaign for the Mavs that saw them fail miserably with their Kyrie Irving experiment. For […]

The Dallas Mavericks don’t plan to break up the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving duo this offseason. However, the players behind them is a whole different story. Mavs GM Nico Harrison revealed as much as he shared to the media what Dallas now plans to do after missing the playoffs and Play-In altogether. The exec shared his […]

After a disastrous season that ended with them missing the playoffs and Play-In altogether, the Dallas Mavericks now head to the offseason with plenty of uncertainties. One of the biggest questions they are facing is with regards to Kyrie Irving’s future and whether the veteran guard will opt to stay with the Mavs or leave. […]

Kyrie Irving is arguably the best ball-handler in the NBA today. He is an NBA champion that has made eight All-Star appearances. With a decorated NBA star like Irving, have you ever wondered how a guy like Kyrie Irving lives? Well, you don’t have to wonder anymore. This article will feature Kyrie Irving’s $755,000 mansion […]

To say that the Dallas Mavericks‘ Kyrie Irving experiment did not pan out this past season would be an understatement. After throwing all their eggs into the Kyrie basket, the Mavs saw their season collapse right before their eyes after failing to even qualify for the NBA Play-In tournament. This is a hard pill to […]

Superstar Luka Doncic, team owner Mark Cuban and the rest of the Dallas Mavericks have been vocal in their desire to bring back Kyrie Irving. While Irving himself has yet to address his future after the season ended in disappointment, it looks like things are looking good for the Mavs. According to the latest odds, […]

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 […]