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In their first game since their controversial divorce with Kyrie Irving, the Brooklyn Nets suffered a 124-116 home loss at Barclays Center against Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers Monday night. Kevin Durant missed the game as he continues to recuperate from a knee injury. He also did not see much action after the […]

Cam Thomas is balling for the Brooklyn Nets ever since Kyrie Irving’s departure, dropping back-to-back 40-point games and turning everyone’s attention to him. However, while many might want the team to keep him as Kyrie’s permanent replacement, it definitely makes sense if the franchise considers trading him as well. After all with Brooklyn in championship […]

With two straight 40-point games since Kyrie Irving’s trade demand and eventual departure, Cam Thomas has made Brooklyn Nets fans forget about the All-Star guard rather quickly. Not that there are a lot of positive things to remember about Kyrie in Brooklyn considering his rather controversial stint with the team, but there’s no denying it’s […]

New Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving is expected to make his Mavs debut on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait for a little bit to see him in action alongside Luka Doncic. Doncic, who is still recovering from the heel injury he sustained against the New Orleans Pelicans last […]

The dust hasn’t even settled on Kyrie Irving’s blockbuster trade to the Dallas Mavericks and already, a new star is emerging for the Brooklyn Nets. This comes in the form of second-year shooting guard Cam Thomas who came out with another mind-blowing performance against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Thomas is coming off […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd sure looks excited and confident about Kyrie Irving’s addition to the team. After the Mavs traded for Irving on Sunday, Dallas got several low grades from fans and experts alike. Many deem the deal for Irving as a gamble that won’t pay off considering his history of creating drama […]

In case you missed it, Kyrie Irving sat out what turned out to be his last game as a member of the Brooklyn Nets. He missed the Nets’ win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday due to a sore right calf. That was his official injury designation on the report, but it’s no secret that […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd sees big things for the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving pairing on the Mavs, and for good reason. Doncic and Irving are two of the best scorers in all of basketball today, so it’s easy to imagine the damage they can do once they step on the same side of the […]

Kyrie Irving has finally set foot in Dallas for the first time since the Brooklyn Nets and the Dallas Mavericks agreed on a blockbuster trade deal. Kyrie is set to have his medical done today with the expectation of the eight-time All-Star making his Mavs debut on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. A new […]

As much as we are all talking about the Dallas Mavericks and the Brooklyn Nets for successfully orchestrating a blockbuster trade deal centered around Kyrie Irving, there is perhaps just as much buzz surrounding LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers amid their failure to lure Kyrie to Hollywood. LeBron himself has expressed disappointment in […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has been one of Kyrie Irving’s biggest critics, and he’s not backing down after the Brooklyn Nets agreed to trade the superstar to the Dallas Mavericks. Kyrie Irving demanded a trade when the Nets made him a contract offer. The three-year extension reportedly would only become fully guaranteed if Brooklyn won […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ trade sending Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and draft picks was made official through the league office Monday. The announcement comes after Brooklyn attempted to expand the deal into a three-team trade. “(The) Nets-Mavs trade still hasn’t been made official with (the) league office because (the) […]

The Dallas Mavericks have officially traded for Kyrie Irving. Now, the jersey number Irving will wear as the newest member of the Mavericks has been revealed. Irving will wear the No. 2 jersey, per TNT’s Chris Haynes. It’s the same number Mavericks’ head coach Jason Kidd wore with Dallas from 2008-2012. The Mavericks were desperately […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have once again come out as losers in the recently concluded Kyrie Irving trade sweepstakes. Ultimately, the Dallas Mavericks prevailed after they successfully pried away the All-Star point guard from the Brooklyn Nets. Be that as it may, it’s not all bad for LeBron James and Co. NBA insider Shams Charania […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams admits he was “bothered” that Chris Paul’s name was thrown in the trade rumors amid the Kyrie Irving drama. For one, it’s not true. And second and the most important for him, the superstar guard doesn’t deserve to be in such kind of talks. Williams said as much in […]

The Dallas Mavericks got Luka Doncic a co-star after they acquired star guard Kyrie Irving. Irving is a dynamic guard and extremely talented scorer, ball handler, and finisher at the rim. He is having a great season, averaging 27.1 points per game along with 5.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists while shooting 48.6 percent from the […]

“Maybe It’s Me.” That was the full content of LeBron James’ cryptic tweet after news broke that the Brooklyn Nets had agreed to trade Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks in a blockbuster deal. Many believed that LeBron was referencing the Los Angeles Lakers’ failed attempt to lure Kyrie to LA. James himself has now […]

It’s official, the Dallas Mavericks have traded for Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets. The agreement was announced Sunday, but it has only been finalized on Monday after the Nets reportedly tried to expand the deal to a three-team trade that would involve the Toronto Raptors. There have been no changes to what the Mavs […]

The Brooklyn Nets are not done making moves, with recent reports indicating that they are interested in both Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam in an attempt to expand their Kyrie Irving trade to three teams. On Sunday the Nets agreed to send Irving to the Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and multiple picks. […]

Chris Paul’s name appeared in Phoenix Suns-Kyrie Irving trade rumors. Irving was ultimately dealt to the Dallas Mavericks, a deal that has yet to become official as of this story’s publication, but Paul was mentioned as a potential trade piece had the Suns acquired Irving from the Brooklyn Nets. CP3 shared a brutally honest reaction on […]

LeBron James’ latest comments about the Los Angeles Lakers’ failed attempt to trade for Kyrie Irving aren’t sitting well with Russell Westbrook’s brother, Ray Westbrook. Westbrook’s sibling didn’t hide his shock after seeing how disappointed LeBron was with the botched Irving deal for LA. James made his opinion clear on the matter during an appearance […]

As of writing, the Kyrie Irving blockbuster trade between the Brooklyn Nets and the Dallas Mavericks has not yet been finalized just yet. According to reports, the Nets are holding out as they look to expand the deal into a three-team trade. The third side that is reportedly in their sights is the Toronto Raptors, […]

The Brooklyn Nets made all sorts of waves in the basketball world on Sunday after pulling the trigger on a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks centered around Kyrie Irving. At this point, however, they might not be done just yet. Brooklyn is now being linked to another big move ahead of the NBA trade […]

The Brooklyn Nets-Dallas Mavericks Kyrie Irving-led trade hasn’t been made official, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Wojnarowski reports that Brooklyn is “evaluating opportunities” to add a third team to the deal. However, the trade between the Nets and Mavs is expected to become official on Monday if a third team is not found. It is unclear exactly […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James spoke out for the first time since the franchise missed out on acquiring Kyrie Irving, who was ultimately traded to the Dallas Mavericks instead. The King appeared on Michael Wilbon’s podcast Monday and expressed his disappointment in not getting a player of Irving’s caliber, who he won a title […]

Mark Cuban heard the complaints from Mavs fans that Luka Doncic didn’t have enough help this season to lead Dallas to a championship. So, he responded by going out and pulling off a shocking blockbuster deal that brought the disgruntled former Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving to Dallas for at least the remainder of the […]

The Dallas Mavericks finally traded for a superstar talent to pair with Luka Doncic on Sunday. The team dealt Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, one unprotected first-round pick in 2029, and two second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for point guard Kyrie Irving. Dallas now boasts one of the most gifted scoring backcourts in […]

The Brooklyn Nets are done with Kyrie Irving. The blockbuster trade that sent him to the Dallas Mavericks gives them a new chance to build something around Kevin Durant. It also gives them peace after a strenuous tenure that was already guaranteed to end prior to the trade. Irving’s trade demand obviously shows that he […]

The Brooklyn Nets acted fast after the shocking Kyrie Irving trade request on Friday. The team fielded offers for a day or so and then pulled the trigger on a deal within 48 hours. The team ultimately accepted the Dallas Mavs’ deal of Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, an unprotected in 2027, and two second-round picks. […]

Kyrie Irving is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA today. On one hand, there are many players and fans that staunchly defend the star point guard. On the other hand, there’s also a lot of critics of Irving’s off-court actions. There’s no better example of that than Stephen A Smith and Jay […]

Spencer Dinwiddie is back with the Brooklyn Nets after the Dallas Mavericks added him to a trade package that gave birth to the newest superstar duo in the league in Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. That being said, the Nets might not be done cooking up a trade involving Dinwiddie. “As the Nets pursue additional […]

Two weeks ago, Rob Pelinka reiterated that he wouldn’t “shoot a bullet early” (trade future assets) unless a player who can vault the 2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers into championship contention becomes available. So, when Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, LeBron James, hordes of Lakers fans, and the NBA community […]

Kyrie Irving has officially been traded by the Brooklyn Nets. Just a few days after the star requested a trade, the team quickly dealt him to the Dallas Mavericks. Just like that, the star has left the very same team he specifically chose to join a few years back. After the trade was consummated, Kyrie […]

The seemingly never-ending Kyrie Irving-Nets saga came to a dramatic close Sunday. Brooklyn traded the eight-time All-Star to the Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian-Finney Smith, a 2029 first-round pick, and two second-round picks. The deal marks a homecoming for a fan-favorite in Dinwiddie, who spent four years in Brooklyn from 2017 to 2021. The […]

Nets big man Ben Simmons is listed as questionable for Monday’s matchup with the Clippers after missing Brooklyn’s last four games with left knee soreness. Head coach Jacque Vaughn said that Simmons went through an individual workout Saturday. The 26-year-old received an MRI Friday, which came up clean. Simmons missed four games earlier this season […]

The Dallas Mavericks took a big gamble by trading for Kyrie Irving, but should everything align for Luka Doncic and co., former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins sees big things for the Mavs. Speaking on SportCenter following Sunday’s blockbuster trade between the Mavs and Brooklyn Nets, Perkins shared his belief that Dallas is more than […]

While there are concerns about Luka Doncic’s pairing with Kyrie Irving on the Dallas Mavericks, there is also reason to believe that the tandem could work. For one, both are great scorers. Second, there’s Jason Kidd who seems more than willing to provide guidance to their new playmaker. Third, the Mavs are said to be […]

Before the Dallas Mavericks traded Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith to the Brooklyn Nets for Kyrie Irving, they gave an entirely different offer. In a rather shocking report, the Mavs apparently tried to ditch Christian Wood and Tim Hardaway Jr. or Davis Bertans in exchange for Irving. Of course the Nets refused, not only because […]

A lot of Los Angeles Lakers fans weren’t happy to hear about Kyrie Irving’s blockbuster trade to the Dallas Mavericks. When the enigmatic All-Star demanded a trade out of the Brooklyn Nets, some LA fans believed that there was a real path to the Lakers for Kyrie. As it turns out, this wasn’t going to […]