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When the Dallas Mavericks traded for Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets, fans and experts alike questioned the move. Irving’s off-court antics aside, the biggest worry of many is his fit alongside Luka Doncic. After all, both players are ball-dominant guards. Irving, however, is confused by all the talks. While he is indeed better with […]

The Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving partnership got off to a rough start after the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. However, head coach Jason Kidd is not one bit bothered by it. In fact, Kidd is so confident the new Mavs duo will work that he even sent a rather strong message to […]

It has barely been a week since Kyrie Irving became the newest member of the Dallas Mavericks. However, it comes as no surprise that the eight-time All-Star has brought a lot of attention to himself as he continues to dodge questions about his future with the Mavs. Irving now just has a few more months […]

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison made a big move acquiring Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the NBA trade deadline, and he addressed the perceived risk of acquiring Irving in a witty way. “I actually see the risk in not doing it,” Nico Harrison said, via Stein. This is clearly expressing the […]

The Brooklyn Nets recently brought an end to their Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving experiment, dealing both players away ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA trade deadline. Former player and current analyst Jalen Rose dropped a harsh reality on the situation. “The Nets’ experiment was one of the worst superstars in their primes trying to join […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been active in the buyout market as of late. A few days back, the Mavs were reportedly the frontrunners to land wing Terrence Ross, but Ross ended up joining Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and the Phoenix Suns. Fortunately for Dallas fans, though, the team picked up a rock-solid wing, Justin Holiday, in […]

The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks’ acquisitions of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving stole headlines during the NBA Trade Deadline. Phoenix and Dallas are now serious contenders in the Western Conference. Former player and current analyst Kenny Smith broke down the moves. “It’s great when you have great players move,” Smith said during a recent […]

The Dallas Mavericks pulled off a blockbuster trade for Kyrie Irving just over a week ago now in order to give Luka Doncic a legitimate co-star that he’s long needed. And while Kyrie does become a free agent this summer, there appears to be a good chance he signs an extension with the Mavs. Shams […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Sacramento Kings 133-128 in overtime on Saturday, losing the first game Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving took the floor as teammates. Both played well against the Kings, combining for 55 points and 12 assists on just 41 shot attempts in an early glimpse of Dallas’ sky-high offensive potential with […]

The Sacramento Kings may have spoiled the debut of the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving duo with the Dallas Mavericks, but the defeat didn’t make the occasion less special for Luka. Speaking to reporters after their 133-128 defeat to the Kings, Doncic opened up about his first game with Irving. He revealed his excitement to share the […]

A new era is set to unfold for the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving make their highly-anticipated debut as the Mavs’ new superstar duo following the blockbuster trade. A lot of work and resources were poured in to make this partnership a reality and we will all witness its takeoff on […]

The Phoenix Suns had the biggest blockbuster trade of the 2022-23 season by trading for two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant. But if the rumor that they were also trying to trade for eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving are true, then they were trying to run the box office. The Suns “had visions of having Kyrie and […]

In a shocking turn of events, Kyrie Irving is now a member of the Dallas Mavericks, the fourth team of his NBA career. Although Irving won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers, the eight-time All-Star has been in a championship drought after failing to win a title with the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets. […]

Kyrie Irving’s first two games with the Dallas Mavericks couldn’t have gone much better. Now it’s time to see how he fits alongside Luka Doncic. After missing the last week of play due to a heel injury, Doncic will return to the floor on Saturday for his team’s game against the Sacramento Kings, giving both […]

The Dallas Mavericks upgraded their roster in high-profile fashion with their Kyrie Irving trade. The Mavs, as they look to make a deep Western Conference playoff run, are reportedly not finished trying to add talent. Dallas is rumored to be interested in Terrence Ross, per Marc Stein. “The Mavericks are among the teams expressing interest in […]

As someone who has covered the Nets for years, it is difficult to find the words to describe the turbulence of the Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era in Brooklyn. Through every plot twist of the duo’s tenure – whether vaccine mandates, injuries, trade demands, suspensions, firings, or hirings – it’s easy to get tongue-tied when trying […]

There is no question that the Dallas Mavericks acquired the second-biggest name in this year’s trade deadline Kyrie Irving. He was impressive in his first game in a Mavs uniform as he tallied 24 points against the Los Angeles Clippers in a critical victory a couple of days ago. The current players from the roster […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving‘s well-documented and controversial history are significant enough to impact multiple teams desire to acquire or retain his services. Nonetheless, within days of making a trade request amid a contract dispute with the Brooklyn Nets, Irving landed in Dallas alongside perennial MVP candidate Luka Doncic. And while the opportunity to […]

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were both traded ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. Irving demanded a trade and was ultimately dealt to the Dallas Mavericks. Durant’s message to the Brooklyn Nets and request were revealed following the Irving situation, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst. Their ESPN article reported that KD made a […]

Luka Doncic admitted that he was sad to see the departures of Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith in the Kyrie Irving Dallas Mavericks-Brooklyn Nets trade. However, Doncic also expressed his excitement to play alongside Irving and dropped an eye-opening complement on the Mavs’ new guard, per Brad Townsend. “But Kyrie’s Kyrie man,” Doncic said of […]

The trade market is officially closed in the NBA. From the busy final days ahead of the trade deadline, many stars found a new home in the league. One of the biggest blockbuster moves was Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks. This means it is time for some Dallas Mavericks bold predictions as they are […]

Dallas Mavericks fans are excited for the debut of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving alongside one another. Irving already played in his first game for Dallas, but it remains to be seen whether or not he will be joined by Luka on Friday versus the Sacramento Kings. The Mavs will head to Sacramento looking to […]

Well, it’s the end of an “era” in Brooklyn. Just days after trading Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks, the Nets traded Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal. With Durant gone, this marks the official and unceremonious end to the Big 3 era with him, Irving and James Harden. Let’s be […]

When Kyrie Irving was traded to the Dallas Mavericks from the Brooklyn Nets Sunday, fans of the Mavericks and the NBA couldn’t wait to see how Irving would match up with Luka Doncic. Seeing how the two would play together has had to wait since Doncic has missed a few games with a right heel […]

Dallas Mavericks fans got a glimpse into how special their team can be on Wednesday night as Kyrie Irving made his debut following Sunday’s trade with the Brooklyn Nets. Luka Doncic was absolutely loving it from the sidelines as Kyrie finished with 24 points in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers. On Thursday, Irving […]

The 2023 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and it was an absolutely bonkers few days. That includes an absolute whopper of a Kevin Durant trade overnight, which sent shockwaves throughout the rest of the NBA just hours before the deadline. This followed in the footsteps of Kyrie Irving’s trade to the Dallas Mavericks […]

With Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant leaving the Brooklyn Nets for separate destinations, many would not expect the duo to reunited during their careers. However, according to ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst, Kyrie Irving had a lot of interest in going to Phoenix, and it could be something that happens down the line. “If you […]

LOS ANGELES — While Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was breaking the all-time scoring record in downtown LA on Tuesday night, Kyrie Irving was across the street at a hotel preparing for his Dallas Mavericks debut. James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record to become the NBA’s new all-time leader in points, finishing the night […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA when they pulled off a blockbuster deal for Kyrie Irving, and he took the court for them shortly thereafter, leading the Mavs to a 110-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. It has been a shocking chain of events to see Irving land in Dallas, but […]

Just a week ago, the Brooklyn Nets still had the combo of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, arguably the best 1-2 punch in the entire NBA. That’s a thing of the past now, with the Nets sending Irving to the Dallas Mavericks and Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns in deals that happened just a […]

It did not take the Brooklyn Nets long after they traded Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks to pull the trigger on yet another blockbuster trade. Late Wednesday night, the Nets traded superstar forward Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns, and the news has already reached Irving, who just finished his first game in Mavs […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic knows there are bigger expectations on the team now after they traded for Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets. Despite that, however, he is confident the Mavs can live up to those hopes. As the Mavs take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, Doncic was asked about the Irving […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers attempted to lure Kyrie Irving to Hollywood before the enigmatic point guard ended up with the Dallas Mavericks. At this point, they have no other choice but to move on as the NBA trade deadline draws closer and closer. According to reports, LA may have now turned […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in desperate need of some warm bodies right now. Cam Thomas has been killing it for Brooklyn of late, but there’s no denying that this young man could use all the help he can get as soon as possible. Well, it looks like Spencer Dinwiddie is coming to the rescue. Dinwiddie […]

The Dallas Mavericks got more than just Kyrie Irving in their trade with the Brooklyn Nets. As everyone knows, Markieff Morris is also part of the deal despite the fact that, unlike Kyrie, he didn’t ask for a move away from the team. So is he bummed about having to move out of Brooklyn as […]

Kyrie Irving will make his highly anticipated Dallas Mavericks debut on Wednesday night when the Mavs head to Los Angeles to play the Clippers in a Western Conference clash. Irving was traded from the Brooklyn Nets to Dallas in a blockbuster deal on Sunday, just two days after he formally requested a trade away from […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in action Wednesday against a familiar foe in the Los Angeles Clippers, who are two games ahead of them in the Western Conference. While Luka Doncic is still sidelined with a heel injury, all Mavs fans will want to know if their new star signing will be playing here. That raises […]

The Brooklyn Nets have seemingly found a potential star in second-year shooting guard Cam Thomas. Now, with his recent performance, he is getting MVP chants from the Nets fans. Amid star point guard Kyrie Irving’s trade saga, the Nets were forced to look elsewhere for firepower on the offense. To the shock of many within […]

Dorian Finney-Smith is well-loved by the Dallas Mavericks fan base, so imagine the heartbreak that many felt when the Mavs opted to trade him to the Brooklyn Nets along with Spencer Dinwiddie and multiple picks for Kyrie Irving. While Irving is obviously a talented player, many fans thought that the team shouldn’t have dealt Finney-Smith […]