Kyrie Irving

Irving's stint with the Brooklyn Nets is ending after multiple controversies, including a suspension over an antisemitic social media post and missing games ...

However, The Athletic The city later expanded exemptions to its vaccine mandate. In his first season, he missed dozens of games due to a [shoulder injury](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28745597/kyrie-irving-season-ending-shoulder-surgery-nets-looking-big-picture). [The Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/brooklyn-nets-dallas-mavericks-nba-sports-basketball-04a54cb3ecf504152a3dd714d064d22a), [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35594375/sources-nets-trading-star-guard-kyrie-irving-mavericks) and [The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/05/sports/basketball/kyrie-irving-trade-mavericks.html). [trade request](https://theathletic.com/4154256/2023/02/03/kyrie-irving-nets-trade-request/).

And Luka Doncic is getting another All-Star to help him in Dallas. The Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets agreed Sunday on a blockbuster trade: Irving — the super- ...

And he spoke at length of how highly he thinks of Doncic's game, after the Mavs star had a 41-point, 14-rebound, 11-assist masterpiece. Irving signed as a free agent while Durant joined the Nets on a sign-and-trade with Golden State. Irving is, for now, scheduled to become a free agent after the season. He wasn't with the Nets for their game Saturday, and by Sunday afternoon, his time in Brooklyn appeared to be at an end. That was one of many drama-filled sagas that marked Irving's time with the Nets. It will become complete once the teams have a call with the NBA, which is standard for all trades.

Whether the Dallas Mavericks' bold move to acquire Kyrie Irving will pay off in a deep playoff run will be one of the more intriguing storylines down the ...

The Dallas Mavericks will soon have Kyrie Irving on the court after agreeing a trade with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, and the NBA star is excited about the ...

James Harden became the first Nets star to flee the organisation last year during a rough period, and now Irving has followed, leaving Durant behind. Things seemed to be finally settling down within the Nets organisation after a hectic few years, but now Irving will leave the franchise and look for a fresh start. "Last year, it was kind of a toxic environment," Claxton said. It's not been an easy ride for the Nets, a side with a roster capable of making a serious challenge. Irving has already played alongside some of the greats, and will now be able to add up-and-coming star Doncic to the list. For Irving, the Nets will receive Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a first-round pick and multiple second-round picks.

And Luka Doncic is getting another All-Star to help him in Dallas. The Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets agreed Sunday on a blockbuster trade: Irving — the super- ...

Irving signed as a free agent while Durant joined the Nets on a sign-and-trade with Golden State. Irving is, for now, scheduled to become a free agent after the season. That was one of many drama-filled sagas that marked Irving’s time with the Nets. “He’s used to seeing so many different defenses, so many different roles that he’s played, I’m sure, overseas. He wasn't with the Nets for their game Saturday, and by Sunday afternoon, his time in Brooklyn appeared to be at an end. He wouldn’t get vaccinated against COVID-19 and, because of New York City workplace rules, had to miss most of Brooklyn’s home games last season. “I think first, we’ve got to discuss just how long he’s been playing professional basketball. It will become complete once the teams have a call with the NBA, which is standard for all trades. Irving is averaging 27.1 points, 5.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds this season. The Mavericks play at Utah on Monday night. And I think for Dallas, they got a big-time star to go with the one they’ve got.” I think that’s important to do.

The Brooklyn Nets have reportedly traded guard Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for a package including Spencer Dinwiddie and multiple draft ...

[Adrian Wojnarowski](https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1622040238271905794) listed the Mavericks, Lakers, Suns, and L.A. [isolated MCL sprain](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35412593/nets-say-kevin-durant-least-2-weeks-mcl-sprain) in his right knee beginning Jan. Dončić is in sore need of a running mate who can take some of the scoring and ball-handling burdens off his shoulders. Irving [averaged](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/irvinky01/gamelog/2023) 30.3 points and 6.9 assists per game in 10 contests with Durant out. Irving also missed three-plus games during the Nets' second-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks because of a [sprained right ankle](https://www.nba.com/news/kyrie-irving-exits-game-4-with-right-ankle-sprain). [rescinded](https://nesn.com/2022/08/kevin-durant-rescinds-trade-request-from-nets-moving-forward-in-brookyn/) that request. However, Irving was once again sidelined during the regular season after the Nets [suspended him](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34948105/inside-high-wire-decision-suspend-brooklyn-nets-star-kyrie-irving) eight games for his promotion of an antisemitic movie on social media and his refusal to publicly apologize for the act or unequivocally denounce antisemitism. That all changed when the Nets became significantly short-handed because of injury or the league's health-and-safety protocols, and he began playing most road games beginning Jan. The 12-year veteran is one of the game's top backcourt scorers, and he's a tremendous on-court asset. The Nets announced before the season that they would not play Irving until he was eligible to become a full participant. He's an eight-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA player who helped guide the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA championship. He has 27.1 PPG and 5.3 APG this year.

The Nets are trading Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris to the Mavericks in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, an unprotected 2029 ...

He is also eligible to sign a two-year, $83 million extension with the Mavericks until June 30. Irving is averaging 27.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game this season on excellent efficiency. ET, ESPN), a source said. The Mavs can now wait to see how the rest of the season goes before deciding on a new deal for Irving. Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has a long history with Irving, going back to their Nike days together, and Dallas coach Jason Kidd was a proponent of the trade. The Nets had been looking at three-way deals involving the Lakers before discussions with the Mavericks came together fairly quickly Sunday afternoon, sources said.

Kyrie Irving is going to Dallas after the Mavericks finalized a deal with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday to acquire him, according to Shams Charania of The ...

[New York Knicks](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/new-york-knicks.html). In the summer of 2019, he and Kevin Durant joined the team as free agents. He explained that he "just needed a pause" upon his return. Because of this, [Luka Doncic](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/luka-doncic.html) has been forced to handle a massive offensive workload, and he apparently isn't happy about it. From the beginning, Irving's time in Brooklyn has been divisive. [Cleveland Cavaliers](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/cleveland-cavaliers.html) and won a championship, should give Doncic far more freedom to relax on occasion.

The Dallas Mavericks have agreed a deal with the Brooklyn Nets over the trade of Kyrie Irving, after the NBA star requested a trade ahead of Thursday's ...

Irving shared an antisemitic link on social media and was suspended by the Nets, and former partner Nike. Irving has missed countless games in the past due to his vaccination status, and dealt with another controversy this season too. Irving will join a Mavericks side who sit sixth in the Western Conference, with a record of 28-26.

Fans across DFW were all the buzz after reports surfaced that the Brooklyn Nets would trade Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks.

"You're going to have certain groups who are probably going to be very outspoken in the Metroplex, starting tomorrow morning saying, 'What this guy has done and what this guy has said in the past is unacceptable, we are not going to forgive it. Most recently, the Brooklyn Nets suspended him in regards to a Tweet he shared with a link to a documentary considered to have [antisemitic themes](https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/nets-suspend-kyrie-irving-for-not-disavowing-antisemitism/3114622/). "I don't know how much of it has died down, but Kyrie Irving, I believe led the Eastern Conference in terms of All-Star voting for guards. [refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine](https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/kyrie-irving-will-not-play-brooklyn-nets-until-eligible-2021-nba/2764400/). "Now they have outmaneuvered Jerry Jones as the number one story in town, and at least on my show to be the number one story over the Super Bowl when we go out there this week. "Kyrie is coming to the Mavericks.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving was traded to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

[posted a link to a documentary on Twitter that contained anti-Semitic messages](https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/29/sport/kyrie-irving-nets-antisemitic-documentary/index.html). Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai [said he was “disappointed” in Irving’s actions at the time.](https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/29/sport/kyrie-irving-nets-antisemitic-documentary/index.html) Irving will play alongside four-time NBA All-Star Luka Doncic with the Mavericks. The Nets also reportedly sent [Markieff Morris to Dallas](https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/10/sport/nikola-jokic-markieff-morris-nba-spt-intl/index.html) in the trade. [Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving ](https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/04/sport/kyrie-irving-trade-brooklyn-nets-spt-intl/index.html)was traded to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, according to [The Athletic’s Shams Charania](https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1622324668047794177) and [ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.](https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1622325104351842307)

Kyrie Irving's request for a trade – and his move from Brooklyn to Dallas – got moves started with a bang before Thursday's NBA trade deadline.

Will the Jazz continue selling to accelerate their rebuild? That won't be the only major deal. The Mavs reached a deal to acquire Irving, who has three Finals appearances, a championship, eight All-Star appearances and is averaging 27.1 points, 5.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds this season.

LeBron James wanted to be reunited with Kyrie Irving, but the NBA's soon-to-be all-time leading scorer has been a lousy general manager for the Lakers.

Is there a chance this summer that he demands to be traded? The Lakers made the right move. There will be an appropriate and deserved celebration this week at Crypto.com Arena when James breaks Abdul-Jabbar’s record. James clearly believes it was the wrong move. The guy costs his most recent team numerous games by refusing a COVID vaccine. The guy burns every place he has been with trade demands and sudden departures. — ‘duh’ question when you talk about a player like that.” [LeBron James](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-11-14/75-greatest-lakers-players-lebron-james-place-in-history)’ pursuit of [Kareem Abdul-Jabbar](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-04-24-sp-1593-story.html) for the all-time scoring record. And, oh yeah, the guy was suspended this season for promoting a movie containing antisemitic themes. [The tweet](https://twitter.com/KingJames/status/1622394143912919041) appeared within hours of the news that the [Lakers](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers) had not been able to pull off a trade for [Kyrie Irving](https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2023-02-05/nets-mavericks-trade-kyrie-irving-spencer-dinwiddie-dorian-finney-smith). As the creator of a trio that makes $150 million and is in 13th place, James no longer has any right to demand that the Lakers sacrifice even more of their tattered future for the sake of a few more wins now. [Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2022-11-14/75-greatest-lakers-players-kobe-bryant-magic-johnson-kareem), off the court James is unfortunately also approaching the record for being a Lakers all-time pain.

Based on LeBron James' tweet following the trade of Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks, The King wears a heavy crown.

The Lakers were pegged as a [possible trade destination for Irving](https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/lebron-james-emoji-tweet-kyrie-irving-trade-rumors-fan-reactions), but it was not meant to be. He's won four championships, four NBA MVP honors and jockeys back-and-forth with Michael Jordan for G.O.A.T. People can only feel so sorry for James, who is one of the most decorated and lauded professional athletes of all time.

Dallas's efforts to surround Luka Dončić with a co-star have failed in recent years. Will the pairing with Irving pay off?

The Nets reportedly had two other offers on the table for Kyrie Irving from the Lakers and Suns. Which deal would have been best for Brooklyn?

Yes, Dinwiddie and Finney-Smith are good players and can contribute in many ways, but neither can have the impact Chris Paul can bring to a team. Yes, the Irving and Durant pairing is more dynamic and a bigger threat out East, but having a steadying hand like Paul run the point has its own benefits. Chris Paul, Jae Crowder, and the unnamed picks, but the Nets also passed on this deal. However, with the report that Joe Tsai wasn't keen on fully giving into Irving's demands, it seems the Lakers never had a chance to complete this trade. The trade to the Mavericks was surprising, though, as many considered the Los Angles Lakers the favorite to land Irving. The trade season kicked into hyperdrive Sunday with the news that All-Star Kyrie Irving is heading to the Dallas Mavericks.

Kyrie Irving attracted interest from several NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers, after asking to be traded ...

In Dallas, he will join forces with NBA star Luka Doncic in the Mavs' bid to push for an NBA finals participation this season. He plays at an incredible pace. "And now that he's in the NBA, you just see him. [Kyrie Irving officially traded to the Dallas Mavericks](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/dallas-mavericks/2023/02/05/63e0135946163f9a908b45bc.html) [Brooklyn Nets](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/brooklyn-nets.html). [NBA hand down big suspensions to Bamba and Rivers after mass brawl](https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/2023/02/05/63df9e6de2704eb2388b4569.html)

Dallas has landed the superstar they were searching for to pair with Luka Doncic.

This was probably the best chance Dallas was going to have to make it a reality. They'd better hope they can win with Irving right now, because the reality of this trade is that it's likely going to make Doncic a champion as a member of the Mavericks, or it's going to make Doncic a champion as a member of some other team. At that point, the 2023 first-round pick they own the [Knicks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/NY/new-york-knicks/) would likely convey and they would be able to offer all seven of their available future first-round picks in a deal for a proper Doncic co-star. [Thunder](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/OKC/oklahoma-city-thunder/), Rockets, [Jazz](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/UTA/utah-jazz/), [Pelicans](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/NO/new-orleans-pelicans/), [Grizzlies](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MEM/memphis-grizzlies/), [Spurs](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/SA/san-antonio-spurs/) and Knicks are all loaded with assets for that sort of trade. [Devin Booker](/nba/players/2152529/devin-booker/) last postseason, and without him, the Mavericks are going to struggle to field passable defensive lineups. [Alex Caruso](/nba/players/2269489/alex-caruso/) is the perfect low-maintenance defender to slide between Irving and Doncic. [Clippers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAC/los-angeles-clippers/), Doncic shot 57.4 percent from the floor in first halves and 40 percent in second halves. [Nets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/BKN/brooklyn-nets/) first-round pick between now and 2027 thanks to the [James Harden](/nba/players/1685255/james-harden/) trade. [Jalen Brunson](/nba/players/2203517/jalen-brunson/) in free agency, the Mavericks have asked Doncic to carry an unsustainable offensive burden. If they want another scoring guard, they can go try to blow the [Bulls](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/CHI/chicago-bulls/) away for [DeMar DeRozan](/nba/players/1685250/demar-derozan/) or [Zach LaVine](/nba/players/2135543/zach-lavine/). the [Houston Rockets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/HOU/houston-rockets/)? [Dorian Finney-Smith](/nba/players/2248003/dorian-finney-smith/) is among the best 3-and-D wings in basketball.

Kyrie Irving is on his way to the Dallas Mavericks, but the bigger shoe has yet to drop. Two writers wade through the wreckage in a discussion about the ...

Dealing him elsewhere could be easier for the Suns than trying to look him in the eye for the rest of the season. The West is open, and I don’t think Irving moves the needle for Dallas. And then, of course, there are the Warriors—who represent a reunion with an old flame (to further stretch the relationship metaphor) and a chance to finally set things right. It’s wild to think that within the week, Durant and Irving could go from anchoring the fourth-place team in the East to joining rival Western Conference squads. No team is immune to immoral behavior, of course, and not every immoral action is made equal, but the Mavericks have never [seemed](https://www.si.com/nba/2018/02/21/dallas-mavericks-sexual-misconduct-investigation-mark-cuban-response) very [interested](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33527472/ex-gm-donnie-nelson-sues-dallas-mavericks-says-was-fired-reporting-sexual-misconduct-team-denies-claim) in drawing a line on morality. One could hardly blame Durant for reconsidering his options and his future with the Nets—a development that is less a ripple effect from Irving asking out than the start of a tidal wave that could overwhelm the entire league. [reported](https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1622416002922450945) that the Suns offered Chris Paul, Jae Crowder, and picks for Irving. All of which puts us, as fans of the game, in the historically precarious position of trying to understand what it is, exactly, that Durant wants. All of this is contingent on the Nets wanting players who can keep them competitive, as they seemed to this summer—and, of course, on the million-dollar question: Does Durant even want out? I feel like I spent all of Sunday in a state of déjà vu, replaying the same fruitless conversations we had all summer: How do the Nets really feel about Deandre Ayton? Even the version of the Nets that Durant reluctantly agreed to play for this season has undergone a massive overhaul, to the point that his most prominent teammate is now Ben Simmons. With just a few days to go until the trade deadline, [all eyes are now on Kevin Durant](https://www.theringer.com/nba/2023/2/5/23587064/kyrie-irving-trade-kevin-durant-rumors-brooklyn-nets)—the unparalleled scorer and unapologetic shitposter who, [not five months ago](https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/8/9/23298034/kevin-durant-trade-request-rumors-brooklyn-nets-steve-nash-sean-marks), issued a trade request of his own.

Chris Paul was part of a package the Phoenix Suns offered to the Brooklyn Nets for Kyrie Irving, sources confirm to The Republic.

[I miss him,” Paul said](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2023/01/27/i-miss-him-chris-paul-expresses-love-for-suns-teammate-jae-crowder/69846601007/). The Suns fell to Dallas in seven games of the Western Conference semifinals. Paul and Crowder came to Phoenix before the 2020-21 season. Averaging 16.4 points and 8.9 assists and playing in 70 of Phoenix’s 72 games, Paul reached his first finals series with the Suns. However, the Suns are 8-2 in their last 10 games and look to have Booker return as early as Tuesday against the Nets. Phoenix lost to Milwaukee in six games after taking a 2-0 series lead. If Brooklyn makes Durant available after moving Irving to start a complete rebuild, the Suns will likely look into pursuing him again based on what happened last summer. The Suns reportedly offered a first rounder. He reportedly was prepared to sit out the rest of the season. He hasn’t played one game for the team this season. "It's the NBA, man," Suns All-Star Devin Booker said. "It's a business, it's a business," Paul said after Monday's practice.

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have a number of questions to answer to reach their full potential as a duo.

With Irving, Doncic and Wood on the same team, the Mavericks are probably going to have to run up the scoreboard to compete with the best of the best. [Here](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/best-players-available-2023-nba-free-agency-list/h6zhedelmmhp0bqzwrxu4gpg) are some of the notable players who will be free agents in the offseason. [could create over $30 million in cap space](https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/1622609275926327296). [per NBA insider Marc Stein](https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1622407277352214530). On court, Irving and Doncic have the potential to be nearly unstoppable offensively, but the Mavericks could run into some issues with the two of them defensively. In four and a half seasons with the Nets, Irving played in 143 of a possible 278 regular-season games. Irving will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason. Irving has proven that he can thrive alongside a player like Doncic, and him still being in his prime means Doncic won't have to do as much of the heavy lifting. [LeBron's instant reaction](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lebron-james-twitter-kyrie-irving-trade-maybe-its-me/lgogvw0vadqd2tvxon84v9op) [Full trade details](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/kyrie-irving-trade-details-nets-mavericks-blockbuster/y4ifob5gplufixvjkywrfbkj) That's based on a relatively small sample size of 40 games, but he posted equally absurd splits [in 2020-21](https://www.nba.com/stats/player/202681/shots-dash?Season=2020-21) when he joined the exclusive 50-40-90 club and made the All-NBA Third Team. He's at his best when he has the ball in his hands, but he has experience playing next to other ball-dominant stars such as LeBron James, James Harden and Kevin Durant.

The NBA's conspiracy theorist-in-chief has forced his way off another team after they (and pal Kevin Durant) stood by him through a ton of nonsense.

He went to Jewish community centers, gave talks at his alma mater, had a child, tried to stay in shape and huddled near the phone, hoping a team would reach out. Kyrie is one of the best, so he gets to be a huge pain in the ass, over and over until there’s not even a remote possibility that he can access that level of transcendence on the court. And now KD and the Nets are left to pick up the pieces. In the second year, though, he refused to get vaccinated for COVID-19, for reasons that A while after he requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Boston Celtics, [he called LeBron](https://www.nba.com/news/kyrie-irving-called-lebron-james-apologize) and apologized for how it all went down, saying that he now understood the burden of leadership. And then the season started, he donned the uniform and he was good at basketball, so everyone threw up their hands and admitted that you couldn’t really know anything about this guy. Kyrie tells people he wants to be a Boston Celtic for life, then he almost immediately leaves the team in free agency and signs with the Brooklyn Nets. In Brooklyn, he began to really lose the plot. Now, this is the part where I write about the good things that Kyrie has done on account of his natural inclination for being a pain in the ass. Former President Obama, bored at home and thirsting for NBA action, had to personally intervene to get the bubble back on track. He was a shit-hot boy from the Balkans and the world was his oyster. The main way to make that happen is to replace some of these role players with basketball wizards, the kind of guy who can make the magic while Luka rests, or is having an off night, or when the other team is having an on night.

Matt Moore of Action Network saw an uncanny similarity between Kyrie Irving's Dallas Mavericks situation and another Boston Celtics point guard's.

The signs point to an ending in Dallas similar to the ending of Irving’s time in Boston and Brooklyn: ringless. to reshuffle the deck in the offseason. With Dallas trading two valuable contributors in Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith to the Nets for Irving, the Mavericks are not a deep team.

The Dallas Mavericks made the blockbuster move to secure the extremely talented point guard on Sunday pairing him with superstar Luka Doncic, who reportedly ...

The deal was reported on Sunday evening after Irving had requested a trade away from the Nets earlier in the week. He said: "The Mavericks also ran the deal for Irving past All-NBA star Luka Doncic, who gave it a nod. The Nets received Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a first-round draft pick and a second-round pick.

A discussion seemingly about Kyrie Irving's trade to Dallas sunk into an exchange of personal attacks between Stephen A. Smith and Jay Williams.

Williams said Smith seemed "triggered," which led to a tense exchange that ended with moderator Molly Qerim interjecting. Irving made three consecutive trips to the NBA Finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers but wanted out and was traded to the Boston Celtics in 2017. During the same podcast, Irving [also expressed his belief](https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/names/2017/08/23/this-what-kyrie-irving-said-about-earth-being-flat/v7sNKtYS3SS1QX7s4S4ZaM/story.html) that former President John F. His promotion of an antisemitic film and refusal to immediately apologize resulted in a suspension earlier this season. Prior to his trade Sunday, Irving played 143 of a possible 278 games over three seasons in Brooklyn. Smith and Jay Williams appeared to get personal during ESPN's "First Take" program.

The NBA guard can search for the Earth's edge in Big Bend and bone up on JFK conspiracy theories when he's not getting buckets in Dallas.

In any case, Irving is coming to Texas regardless of what we have to say about it. Is it Kinky Friedman’s job to help Irving overcome the prejudices he seems to have acquired? But Irving’s endorsement of antisemitic conspiracy theories is more troubling: anyone with a platform the size of Irving’s who spreads those ideas puts Jewish people in danger, and the threat of antisemitic violence is real, as folks in North Texas learned If the Earth is flat, it has to end somewhere, and [the stunning landscapes of Big Bend](https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/nature/ecosystems.htm) surely look like they’ve got something to hide. The NBA off-season is short, but if Irving applies himself, we’re sure he can do some digging (but not actual digging, because disturbing the park’s natural features is [illegal](https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/bc_regulations.htm)). One thing we do know is that if Irving wants to get to the bottom of things, then Dallas is the place to be. [Big Bend National Park](https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/big-bend-national-park-texas-crowds-popular-reservations/), nestled between Terlingua and the Mexican state of Chihuahua. [reports](https://www.nba.com/news/nets-kyrie-irving-trade-dallas-mavericks) of a trade that would send All-Star guard Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks. [argued](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10064370-kyrie-irving-rumors-mavs-think-their-culture-environment-will-be-ideal-fit-for-pg) that the team’s “culture and environment” will assist Irving in thriving on and off the court. The Earth is flat. He’s prone to embracing conspiracy theories, he seems to believe that whatever he sees on YouTube or Instagram is the gospel truth, and he has some, er, curious ideas about everything from [COVID-19 vaccines](https://thehill.com/homenews/3652458-nets-star-kyrie-irving-says-vaccine-mandates-one-the-biggest-violations-of-human-rights-in-history/) to the shape of the [Earth](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/08/movies/kyrie-irving-nba-celtics-earth.html) to—well, to whether a Hitler-referencing [film](https://www.nytimes.com/article/kyrie-irving-antisemitic.html) called Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America is an accurate history of the Jewish people. One of the more quaint conspiracy theories Irving has embraced involves the Kennedy assassination.

Logan and Raja discuss Kevin Durant trade rumors ahead of the deadline.

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Dallas' bold move to acquire star guard Kyrie Irving did more than slash the Mavericks' NBA title odds in half. It completed a 72-hour of whirlwind action ...

Irving broke his silence early Monday morning when he tweeted a message to fans about his leaving the Nets. “Thank you NetsWorld fans and supporters for the ...

Kyrie Irving will join forces with Luka Doncic in what is considered as the trade of the NBA season. The Dallas Mavericks sit sixth in the Western ...

It's just releasing the ball, it's easy basketball because there's a lot of space and you just have to get the best shot you can," Doncic even stated. It has to be noted that Irving thrived when he had another scorer on his side in LeBron James. From now on, Dallas will have two creators on the court. "The double teams? Meanwhile, Doncic will be freed from double-teams on many occasions. Dallas traded two capable squad players Dorian Finney-Smith and Spencer Dinwiddie for Irving.

Since the departure of Jalen Brunson this summer, the Dallas Mavericks have been looking for opportunities to add another backcourt creator next to Luka ...

These are some of the doubts the Mavericks will face in the coming months. Would the Mavericks be willing to commit almost $200 million in the next four years to sign him to a long-term deal? But in March, Irving will turn 31, and in the past four seasons, he has played only 143 games. But since Brunson now plays in New York, there was a need to make a move that would shake things up. Irving will help balance this situation, and Kidd will have the opportunity to build some lineups around Irving while Doncic rests a little bit. He often left the Nets hanging during his time in Brooklyn. 2 star next to him, Doncic has been forced to play many minutes and has been carrying the entire offense on his shoulders. Defensively, though, the issues that were already in place won't improve for sure. Those conversations helped accelerate the process and convince Irving that Dallas could be the right move for him. However, Irving's behavior outside the court leaves a lot of questions for the Mavericks moving forward. Irving will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, so his future remains uncertain. The idea of seeing two players of that caliber playing together is definitely exciting.

LeBron James admitted he's "definitely disappointed" the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to land Kyrie Irving ahead of the NBA trade deadline. With Irving.

Russell Westbrook has been dealt multiple times across his career and served as a lightning rod for criticism from the moment he arrived ahead of last season. LeBron sat down with @RealMikeWilbon to share his thoughts on the Lakers not being able to trade for his former teammate Kyrie Irving:

"I can't sit here and say I'm not disappointed on not being able to land such a talent." But it wasn't as simple as James rallying together with Los Angeles' young core and making a push for the postseason.

LeBron's cryptic tweet as biggest 'obstacle' to Lakers' blockbuster Kyrie trade revealed.

through the summer of 2025, with a player option in the 2024-25 season. Stein reported in his latest newsletter that L.A. or did he hold back on unreservedly vouching for Irving because the soon-to-be leading scorer in NBA history knew deep down that no one really can?” he wrote. [the Dallas Mavericks trading for Brooklyn Nets All-Star guard and former teammate Kyrie Irving](https://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba/nba-2023-dallas-mavericks-trade-for-kyrie-irving-package-players-sent-to-brooklyn-nets-picks-reaction-trade-deadline/news-story/b809adad1b1b35cb8b036a14d19054be). [Dan Woike of ](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2023-02-04/los-angeles-lakers-new-orleans-pelicans-nba-game-recap) [The Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2023-02-04/los-angeles-lakers-new-orleans-pelicans-nba-game-recap), who claimed on Sunday that there was growing “pessimism” that the Lakers would successfully trade for Irving. [The Athletic’s ](https://theathletic.com/4156847/2023/02/05/kyrie-irving-lakers-trade-obstacles/) [Sam Amick reported](https://theathletic.com/4156847/2023/02/05/kyrie-irving-lakers-trade-obstacles/) that there was a “significant obstacle” in the early stages of talks between the Lakers and Nets. As Kyle Goon, a Lakers beat reporter put it, the “biggest question” for the Lakers now is whether the failed Irving bid could lead to any fractions in the locker room — and more specifically whether it could see Westbrook moved on before the upcoming deadline. [How ‘high-risk’ all-in move exposed brutal truth behind ‘disrespectful’ NBA mural](https://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba/nba-trade-deadline-2023-dallas-mavericks-trade-options-rumours-luka-doncic-usage-rate-statistics-mural/news-story/fd90397ec79599ccf717fc608c5fcdd9) [Mavs eye MORE trades after Kyrie gamble... “Irving is expected to seek a four-year maximum contract, with the Lakers preferring a two-year deal, aligning with the two years remaining on James’ deal,” Woike wrote. Stein expected the Lakers to strike a three-team deal with the Spurs and Nets that would see Irving reunite with James and Brooklyn get a combination of veterans and future draft picks. [ESPN’s ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUj_u1uOMUg) [front office insider Bobby Marks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUj_u1uOMUg), even the two first-round picks were not going to be the slam dunk in trade talks like the Lakers may have hoped. Although Stein wrote that “any measure of hesitancy” from L.A.’s side to get in a bidding war would be “understandable” given the baggage Irving brings with him.

LeBron James has spoken out on the Los Angeles Lakers' failure to secure a trade for his former team-mate Kyrie Irving, who is set to join the Dallas ...

A trade is still yet to be completed, with the Nets eager to include a third team in the deal to maximise their incomings, but James reacted on Monday and couldn't hide his disappointment. When it does not happen I'm back locked in on the job at hand. Irving was linked with a number of different teams, but eventually ended up with the Dallas Mavericks.

Kyrie Irving is headed to Dallas, just days after he requested a trade out of Brooklyn.

Adding Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant hasn't led to a conference finals berth, much less a championship. After meeting Irving's trade request, the Nets are ...

[asked for a trade in June](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/30/sports/basketball/kevin-durant-trade-demand-nets.html) and was given permission to seek one, but couldn’t find one to which the Nets would agree. [some irony](https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/24/sports/basketball/nets-disastrous-deal-with-the-celtics-keeps-getting-worse.html) to the Nets’ being eliminated by the Celtics. The [Boston Celtics swept the Nets](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/25/sports/basketball/nets-eliminated-celtics-sweep.html) out of the first round of the 2022 playoffs. In 2013, the Nets gave up five players, three first-round picks and the option to swap another first-round pick for four players, including [Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett](https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/29/sports/the-nets-go-big-bold-and-old.html). It’s possible that once he’s healthy he will lead the Nets to a strong finish this season. They gave up a king’s ransom to do it: The package included three first-round picks, four pick swaps and Jarrett Allen, a talented young center who has found success, including an All-Star selection, in Cleveland. And so, for the past three and a half years, the Nets firmly set their sights on a championship that, they believed, the arrivals of Irving and Durant had put within reach. In return, the Nets will receive two players, a distant first-round draft pick and multiple second-round picks. “I’m consistently in the lineup, that helps,” Irving said. Having superstar talent is the only surefire way to win a championship in the N.B.A. They were winning games, Irving seemed to be in a good place, and even Durant’s knee injury, while detrimental, wasn’t catastrophic. After meeting Irving’s trade request, the Nets are once again in a state of uncertainty.

With Kyrie Irving shipped off to Dallas, the Brooklyn Nets have reportedly been contacted by the Boston Celtics about a potential Kevin Durant-Jaylen Brown ...

Boston currently has the best record in the NBA at 37-16. Nets star is 'on the verge of potentially being moved' and the Celtics are offering All-Star Jaylen Brown, according to ESPN's Stephen A. Brown remains questionable for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. I love the guys we got.' Marks acquiesced, sending Irving to the Mavericks for a 2029 first-round pick, point guard Spencer Dinwiddie and forward Dorian Finney-Smith. Is Kevin Durant following Kyrie Irving out the door in Brooklyn?

As reality sets in and we begin to envision Irving in a Mavs uniform next to Luka Doncic, there's just one thing missing from the vision… the digit or ...

Irving wore No. While representing The United States at the World Cup and the Olympics, Irving wore No. In Dallas, No. Kyrie Irving will wear No. 2 for six seasons with the Cavaliers, Irving switched to No. 2 and No.

The deal became official Monday afternoon and came after more than a week of speculation about Irving as the NBA trade deadline looms on Thursday. Irving, 6-2, ...

For the past three years, Irving has teamed with Kevin Durant and, until this season, James Harden but the Nets were unable to make a serious run at an NBA championship. To be a center piece or a couple of pieces that are part of a package for a superstar, (it’s a comment on) your reputation, your body of work. Be ready to play whenever you’re number is called and for whatever team your number is called. And he always covers the opponent’s best offensive player. The Mavericks now have two of the top five players across the NBA this season in isolation points per possession, with Dončić (1.16 points/possession) also cracking the top five. “Being traded last year for the unicorn (Porzingis), that’s a max guy,” Dinwiddie said. Irving, 6-2, will join Luka as a starter at the All-Star Game later this month. They aren’t giving up any stars, although both Dinwiddie and Finney-Smith were key members of the franchise who contributed mightily to their charge to the Western Conference finals last season. Among 40 players using two-or-more isolation possessions/game, Irving’s 1.28 points/possession lead the NBA and are the highest for any player (min. From a purely basketball standpoint, it’s a no-brainer for the Mavericks. Interestingly, he’s averaging 5.3 assists this season, exactly the same number as Dinwiddie has averaged. Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and several future draft picks were jettisoned to the Brooklyn Nets to get the 30-year-old Irving.

The Mavericks made the move of trade deadline by bringing in Kyrie Irving to join forces with Luka Doncic. Will Irving debut for Dallas tonight in Utah?

Kyrie is no stranger to the spotlight and you could almost bet that he will be on the floor in LA to make his debut. The Mavericks gave up quite a bit to bring in one of the best point guards in the game. The move positions Kyrie with another one of the top superstars in the league as he prepares to team up with Luka Doncic in Big D, but when will we see them on the floor together?

In the blockbuster deal for the eight-time All-Star, Dallas also received forward Markieff Morris from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for guard Spencer Dinwiddie ...

If everything works out, there’s a path for Irving to stay in Dallas long term, but given his history on and off the court, that’s a big if. With Irving gone, the Mavericks could potentially free up more than $25 million in cap space thanks to several expiring contracts, including those of Markieff Morris, Frank Ntilikina, Theo Pinson and Dwight Powell. Irving is in the final year of a four-year, $136.49 million contract that he signed with the Nets in the summer of 2019. However, he is eligible for a five-year, $272.92 million maximum contract if he re-signs with the Mavericks. He’ll walk, and the Mavericks will return to square one. Currently, the Mavericks could offer Irving a two-year, $86.24 million extension, which is well below his market value—even considering his health and off-court issues.

The trade that sent the All-Star guard from the Brooklyn Nets to Dallas was finalized by the NBA on Monday, with the Mavs welcoming Irving on social media.

"Thank you NetsWorld fans and supporters for the Love on and off the court. That included a [cryptic tweet from LeBron James](/news/sports/lebron-james-posts-cryptic-tweet-after-kyrie-irving-trade/), whose Lakers had also reportedly made an offer for Irving in a three-team trade that included the Phoenix Suns and Chris Paul. Irving spent three-plus tumultuous seasons in Brooklyn. His first home game is scheduled to be on Feb. A 2 on the Mavericks, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report and TNT.

LeBron James admits he's disappointed Lakers couldn't close deal for Kyrie Irving but says he's locked in as he approaches Kareem's NBA scoring record.

The way he’s continued to add to his game, it’s been a wonderful thing to witness from afar and now to see it up close, it’s been really, really special. “Again, it’s just a testament to his longevity and the way he’s been able to keep himself physically in shape at an elite level. One scenario, they said, would’ve required the Lakers to include two unprotected first-round picks, guard Austin Reaves (who is probable to return from injury Tuesday), guard Max Christie and – in a separate deal to satisfy NBA trade rules – newly acquired forward Rui Hachimura. It’s just a matter of a rhythm. We had an opportunity, didn’t happen and we move on and we finish the season strong.” “We go with whoever we feel is a good combination of guys to finish with,” Ham said. All you can do is put your head down and do your work and try to remain as professional as possible and he’s done that.” “This is an unforgiving business in terms of different coverage. I kinda envision myself on what it can, but I don’t invest all the way in until I know it’s happening. Still, he was refocused on the Lakers’ challenges in front of them. “We had an opportunity,” James said of acquiring Irving, who ended up being dealt to Dallas. “My focus has shifted back to where it should be and that’s this club and what we have in the locker room.

Jason Kidd brushed aside questions about Kyrie Irving's past controversies and future with the team, deciding instead to focus on his belief that the ...

and center/power forward [Christian Wood](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3058254/christian-wood), sources told ESPN. "Some nights, you're going to have to use the offense as your defense, but Kai's going to compete on the defensive end. Luka's going to compete on the defensive end. The trade wasn't made to help a Dallas defense that has slipped from seventh last season to 24th in efficiency. [Markieff Morris](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6461/markieff-morris) on Sunday, two days after Irving requested a trade from the [Brooklyn Nets](/nba/team/_/name/bkn/brooklyn-nets) in the wake of fizzled contract extension discussions. He's an eight-time All-Star who has earned a reputation as one of the league's most brilliant offensive creators during his career with the [Cleveland Cavaliers](/nba/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-cavaliers), [Boston Celtics](/nba/team/_/name/bos/boston-celtics) and Nets, averaging 23.3 points and 5.7 assists per game in 12 NBA seasons. Doncic will join the team in Los Angeles on Wednesday, but he is still recovering from a right heel contusion suffered last week and will not play against the Clippers. It's going to be fun to watch." Someone is going to have the advantage." Dallas will dare teams to double-team Doncic when he shares the floor with Irving, who is averaging 27.1 points and 5.3 assists per game this season. We feel that getting him is going to help put us in a position to win a championship." "We feel that the talent and his abilities to make us better are something that we needed.