Kyrie Irving's trade demand leaves NBA teams 'clamoring for KEVIN DURANT'
1 year, 10 months ago

Kyrie Irving's trade demand leaves NBA teams 'clamoring for KEVIN DURANT'

Daily Mail  

Kyrie Irving's trade demand to the Brooklyn Nets has reportedly ignited a wave of interest among rival teams… for Kevin Durant. 'Among rival teams, there's far more interest in inquiring on Kevin Durant's reaction to Kyrie Irving's trade request and how that may impact KD's future with the Nets,' read a Wojnarowski tweet. Although he's signed in Brooklyn through the 2025-26 season, Durant could find himself in the trade block if the Nets decide to rebuild after the latest Irving fiasco. Kyrie Irving's trade demand to the Brooklyn Nets has reportedly ignited a wave of interest among rival teams… for Kevin Durant Irving has drawn interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns, according to multiple reports.

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Lakers newsletter: We’ll bite. Let’s talk about LeBron James and trades
1 week, 6 days ago

Lakers newsletter: We’ll bite. Let’s talk about LeBron James and trades

LA Times  

LeBron James has a no-trade clause in his contract and has shown no signs he wants to leave the Lakers. And in this case, there’s nothing more sinful than talking about LeBron James trades. James, who is away from the Lakers for personal reasons after missing Sunday’s game against Portland, is holding the cards here. From the Lakers’ perspective, the …

NBA superstar Kyrie Irving allegedly stiffs therapist for $400,000 after tragedy at family retreat
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA superstar Kyrie Irving allegedly stiffs therapist for $400,000 after tragedy at family retreat

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When she was forced to pivot quickly to …

Stephen Curry joins LeBron James, Kevin Durant in $500-million NBA club. Who’s next?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Stephen Curry joins LeBron James, Kevin Durant in $500-million NBA club. Who’s next?

LA Times  

Stephen Curry, right, celebrates with LeBron James, center, and Kevin Durant after the U.S. men’s basketball team beats Serbia in the semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 8. Stephen Curry signed a one-year, $62.6-million extension Thursday, keeping him with the Golden State Warriors through the 2026-2027 season and elevating his career salaries to more than $500 million. Curry, 36, …

LeBron James agrees to two-year deal to stay with Lakers, includes no-trade clause
5 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James agrees to two-year deal to stay with Lakers, includes no-trade clause

LA Times  

LeBron James has agreed to a two-year deal that will keep him with the Lakers and features a no-trade clause. LeBron James and the Lakers agreed Wednesday to a two-year deal that includes a no-trade clause and a player option for next season for either the maximum or close to it — a sign that his willingness to take a …

NBA: Donovan Mitchell to stay at Cleveland Cavaliers, agrees to three-year deal extension - Reports
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA: Donovan Mitchell to stay at Cleveland Cavaliers, agrees to three-year deal extension - Reports

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year NBA contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers worth $150.3 million that keeps him with the team through 2028-29, according to multiple reports Tuesday. The Cavaliers, who lost to eventual champion Boston in the second round of last season’s playoffs, fired coach J.B. Bickerstaff after the campaign and have hired former Golden State assistant …

No Klay in L.A.: What is the Lakers’ next move?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

No Klay in L.A.: What is the Lakers’ next move?

LA Times  

LeBron James reportedly tried to recruit former Warriors guard Klay Thompson to the Lakers. More than 24 hours into free agency, armed with LeBron James’ willingness to take less than a maximum salary should the Lakers find worthy use for their midlevel exception, and the team has yet to make any moves of note. The Lakers’ pursuit of Klay Thompson …

LeBron James intends to sign a new deal with the Lakers, AP source says
5 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James intends to sign a new deal with the Lakers, AP source says

Associated Press  

LeBron James is going to move toward a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. James did not exercise his option to accept what would have been a $51.4 million contract for this coming season and instead is seeking a new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision said Saturday. Saturday’s moves came just …

Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy Jr. plots a reasoned offseason that might not include Klay Thompson
6 months ago

Warriors’ Mike Dunleavy Jr. plots a reasoned offseason that might not include Klay Thompson

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — Maybe Mike Dunleavy Jr. had a very direct message to deliver on Monday, maybe it was a slightly coded signal to his roster and the rest of the league or maybe he was just speaking honestly about this Golden State Warriors moment. The mood of his 20-minute pre-draft media session, though, was clear: The Warriors aren’t panicked …

Kyrie Irving sounds ready to keep chasing titles in Dallas after NBA Finals loss to Boston
6 months ago

Kyrie Irving sounds ready to keep chasing titles in Dallas after NBA Finals loss to Boston

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is a year away from having the option to leave the Dallas Mavericks, and at that point would be closing in on his longest stint anywhere since asking out of Cleveland, where he was drafted, in 2017. “I see an opportunity for us to really build our future in a positive manner where this is almost …

Kyrie Irving put distractions behind him, focused on leading Mavericks to NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyrie Irving put distractions behind him, focused on leading Mavericks to NBA Finals

LA Times  

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving holds the Western Conference Trophy after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “I will say last time in Boston, I don’t think that was the best — not this regular season, but when we played in the playoffs and everyone saw me flip off the …

The reflective side of Kyrie Irving has been front and center in run to NBA Finals with Mavs
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The reflective side of Kyrie Irving has been front and center in run to NBA Finals with Mavs

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving directed obscene gestures and profanity at a hostile crowd in Boston the last time the star Dallas guard saw the Celtics, one of his former teams, in the playoffs two years ago. “I will say last time in Boston, I don’t think that was the best — not this regular season, but when we played in …

LeBron James wishes Kyrie Irving was still his teammate: ‘He’s the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

LeBron James wishes Kyrie Irving was still his teammate: ‘He’s the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen’

New York Times  

With Kyrie Irving front and center on the NBA’s biggest stage, his former teammate LeBron James admitted that he wishes the two were still playing together, with James calling Irving “the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen.” “Sitting here watching it, I’m so f—ing happy and so proud to watch him continue his growth,” James told his co-host, …

Kyrie Irving: ‘Wasn’t my best self’ during Celtics tenure, ‘looking forward’ to NBA Finals in Boston
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kyrie Irving: ‘Wasn’t my best self’ during Celtics tenure, ‘looking forward’ to NBA Finals in Boston

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals DALLAS — As he prepares to return to the arena where he once vowed to have his jersey retired in the rafters, Kyrie Irving said he wasn’t his best self during his two seasons playing for the Boston Celtics. “Last time in Boston, when …

Kyrie Irving is healthy and drama-free in Dallas as a playoff pairing with Luka Doncic dawns
8 months ago

Kyrie Irving is healthy and drama-free in Dallas as a playoff pairing with Luka Doncic dawns

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is healthy and publicly free of drama, self-inflicted or otherwise, heading into his first playoff game with co-star Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. A late-season surge that coincided with Irving’s longest stretch of consecutive games since that title season pushed the Mavs to the 50-win mark, and fifth place in the Western Conference. Doncic led …

What we know about LeBron’s Lakers future: Could Steph Curry, Warriors or Knicks be involved?
10 months, 1 week ago

What we know about LeBron’s Lakers future: Could Steph Curry, Warriors or Knicks be involved?

New York Times  

The hourglass was so fitting.Only LeBron James knows the true meaning of that infamous Jan. 30 tweet, the one with 27.9 million views that was seen by so many as a hat tip to Father Time and a sign the 39-year-old Los Angeles Lakers star was longing for something more in his legendary basketball life. The fact that it replicated …

Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in Dallas
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyrie Irving ready to leave turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on future in Dallas

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving is ready to leave the turbulent times in Brooklyn behind and focus on his future in Dallas. A year after he was traded by the Nets, Irving returned for the first time Tuesday night and said he doesn’t worry about people’s opinions of his 3 1/2 seasons with Brooklyn. “I don’t want to get too …

Durant is unsure what to expect in his return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Durant is unsure what to expect in his return to Brooklyn after his complicated legacy with the Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant isn’t sure what to expect when he returns to Brooklyn. It’s up in the air on what may happen.” The fans were undeniably thrilled in July 2019, when Durant and Kyrie Irving decided together to sign with the Nets as free agents. “The people that follow the Brooklyn Nets, they understood what we went through …

Durant among NBA stars ready to play for USA at Paris Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

Durant among NBA stars ready to play for USA at Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry were among the NBA superstars who said on Monday they were interested in playing for the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics. An American lineup of NBA talent will seek a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal next year in France, where Durant could become the first US man with four basketball golds. …

Jrue Holiday traded to Boston Celtics, as Portland continues making moves
1 year, 2 months ago

Jrue Holiday traded to Boston Celtics, as Portland continues making moves

The Hindu  

Jrue Holiday was out of the Eastern Conference for just a few days, and now it’s the Boston Celtics which will hope that the Olympic gold medalist and NBA champion can help deliver it another title banner. The Celtics finalized a deal with Portland on Sunday to land Holiday, who was shipped to the Trail Blazers last week by Milwaukee …

What led to Damian Lillard’s trade from Blazers to Bucks? A timeline of the offseason saga
1 year, 2 months ago

What led to Damian Lillard’s trade from Blazers to Bucks? A timeline of the offseason saga

New York Times  

In a blockbuster move Wednesday, the Portland Trail Blazers agreed to trade star guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, pairing Lillard with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and immediately forming one of the most prolific duos in the NBA. The goal now is to add some veteran players who can continue to ramp up this team.” GO DEEPER Trail Blazers …

NBA watching Lillard, Harden trade demands as season nears
1 year, 3 months ago

NBA watching Lillard, Harden trade demands as season nears

The Hindu  

With NBA season openers barely a month away, the league is watching trade demand situations by Portland’s Damian Lilliard and Philadelphia’s James Harden and waiting for solutions to develop. “In terms of trade demands, don’t like them,” Silver said. “We love super teams as long as they’re formed in a way that seems competitively fair across the league,” Silver said. …

James Harden 'now set to STAY in Philadelphia' as 76ers 'end trade talks' and prepare for him to be in camp for new season
1 year, 4 months ago

James Harden 'now set to STAY in Philadelphia' as 76ers 'end trade talks' and prepare for him to be in camp for new season

Daily Mail  

Harden requested a trade from Philly upon opting into the last year of his deal The Philadelphia 76ers have ended trade talks in regard to seven-time All-NBA guard James Harden according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Things may not go as the 76ers hierarchy are hoping however as Harden currently has no plans to attend training camp following the full stoppage …

Celtics’ Brown ready for expectations that come with new deal, wants to use it to impact community
1 year, 4 months ago

Celtics’ Brown ready for expectations that come with new deal, wants to use it to impact community

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown wants to win more than championships after inking the richest deal in NBA history. Asked what he plans to do with the generational wealth that comes with his new deal, Brown said he wants to launch a project to bring “Black Wall Street” to Boston and do his part to help close the racial wealth …

Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to 5-year supermax deal worth up to $304 million, biggest in NBA history
1 year, 4 months ago

Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to 5-year supermax deal worth up to $304 million, biggest in NBA history

Firstpost  

It’s the richest contract in NBA history, surpassing the $264 million deal signed by Nuggets center Nikola Jokic last summer. The Celtics’ wing has agreed to terms on a five-year supermax contract extension that will pay him up to $304 million, his agent said Tuesday. And that’s hard to find.” Those sentiments were echoed by All-Star Jayson Tatum, who has …

LeBron-Kyrie reunion with Mavs is ‘unrealistic’ and unlikely … but not impossible
1 year, 6 months ago

LeBron-Kyrie reunion with Mavs is ‘unrealistic’ and unlikely … but not impossible

New York Times  

The latest wrinkle in the Kyrie Irving–LeBron James reunion saga unfolded on Monday, with The Athletic’s Shams Charania reporting that Irving reached out to James to recruit him to join Irving in Dallas. But one team source indicated that James is not using Irving’s interest in playing with him as leverage to try to get the Lakers to trade for …

Chances the Lakers pursue Kyrie Irving, No. 17 pick plans and the big question looming over it all
1 year, 6 months ago

Chances the Lakers pursue Kyrie Irving, No. 17 pick plans and the big question looming over it all

New York Times  

In Part 1 of our Lakers offseason mailbag, we touched on LeBron James’ retirement, free-agency targets, D’Angelo Russell’s future, Rui Hachimura’s potential contract and more. — @j_shainn Aside from LeBron James’ future, this is the Lakers’ question of the summer: Do they pursue a third star, or run it back with the group that made the Western Conference finals? That …

Should the Lakers and LeBron make a run at Kyrie Irving?
1 year, 7 months ago

Should the Lakers and LeBron make a run at Kyrie Irving?

New York Times  

It sounds like a low-scoring battle of the Great Lakes. But Cleveland columnist Jason Lloyd and Chicago columnist Jon Greenberg have distinctly different opinions on whether the Los Angeles Lakers should try to reunite Kyrie Irving and LeBron James, and they’re piling up the points. — Jason Lloyd Kyrie Irving and LeBron James laugh during the Cavaliers’ game against the …

NBA Playoffs: Suns-Nuggets continues Kevin Durant’s weird decade.
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Suns-Nuggets continues Kevin Durant’s weird decade.

Slate  

There was once a time among the NBA’s chattering classes that Kevin Durant all but walked on water. No young athlete stays sainted forever, but it’s hard to think of one whose career has taken a downright stranger set of turns since that period of universal approbation than Kevin Durant. Durant’s Phoenix Suns—his third team in the past five years—are …

After season of misery, Mavericks face uncertain future: Can Dallas bring back Kyrie, keep Luka happy?
1 year, 7 months ago

After season of misery, Mavericks face uncertain future: Can Dallas bring back Kyrie, keep Luka happy?

New York Times  

On the night the Los Angeles Lakers advanced past the first round of the playoffs for the first time since their 2020 championship, Kyrie Irving arrived as a spectator. It’s the first step for what the franchise believes must be a meaningful overhaul, team sources say, to correct the many missteps that led to this season of misery, one that …

NBA: Durant signs ‘lifetime contract’ with Nike
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Durant signs ‘lifetime contract’ with Nike

The Hindu  

Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant has signed a ‘lifetime contract’ with sportswear giant Nike, the NBA star said on Friday, following in the footsteps of greats Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the only basketball players to have lifetime deals. We’ve done amazing work creatively and philanthropically,” Durant, a twice NBA champion and 13-times All-Star, said in a statement via Boardroom. …

Durant's stint with Suns sets stage for NBA playoff showdown with Clippers
1 year, 8 months ago

Durant's stint with Suns sets stage for NBA playoff showdown with Clippers

Hindustan Times  

Kevin Durant's arrival with the Phoenix Suns hasn't been all smooth sailing. But, when Durant has played, he's been impressive, and the Suns are unbeaten with him in the lineup, fueling hopes of a first NBA championship for the franchise in its 55-year history. Durant's arrival adds to an already talented Suns roster, which includes Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and …

Durant set to return for Suns against Timberwolves: Report
1 year, 8 months ago

Durant set to return for Suns against Timberwolves: Report

The Hindu  

Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant is expected to return from a 10-game absence due to a sprained ankle for Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, The Athletic reported. Suns coach Monty Williams, however, wasn’t ready to commit to Durant’s return when addressing reporters on Tuesday. He returned to action on March 1 and played in three games for Phoenix, …

Kevin Durant 'will return to the court on Wednesday vs. Minnesota Timberwolves'
1 year, 8 months ago

Kevin Durant 'will return to the court on Wednesday vs. Minnesota Timberwolves'

Daily Mail  

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is set to make his comeback from injury on Wednesday, according to reports. The team's recent big addition slipped during the warm-up before the Oklahoma City Thunder game on March 8 and has been out of action since due to an ankle sprain. Durant has played in only three games for the Suns since being …

Malcolm predicts All-NBA for Jaylen Brown, Celtics' future hangs in balance
1 year, 8 months ago

Malcolm predicts All-NBA for Jaylen Brown, Celtics' future hangs in balance

Hindustan Times  

The Boston Celtics may have found their key player in Jaylen Brown, and Malcolm Brogdon is convinced of it. Brown's impressive run of form has led to suggestions that he could make one of the All-NBA teams, which would be significant for both the Celtics and Brown himself. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown dribbles the ball against the San Antonio …

NBA: Irving senses Dallas Maverick’s urgency in new star pairing with Doncic
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA: Irving senses Dallas Maverick’s urgency in new star pairing with Doncic

The Hindu  

Kyrie Irving senses the stress of trying to figure things out with Luka Doncic and the rest of his new Dallas teammates as the Mavericks jostle for playoff positioning in the tightly packed Western Conference. It puts a glaring eye on what we’re doing right and what we’re doing wrong.” Since the Mavs led 48-21 in the second quarter against …

Kevin Durant set to make debut with Phoenix Suns, joining forces with Devin Book
1 year, 9 months ago

Kevin Durant set to make debut with Phoenix Suns, joining forces with Devin Book

Hindustan Times  

The NBA has been buzzing with excitement since news broke out that Kevin Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns. Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns watches play in the second half of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Durant has been recovering from an MCL sprain since early January, but he's expected to make his …

NBA: Retooled Lakers, Mavericks to square off
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA: Retooled Lakers, Mavericks to square off

The Hindu  

A pair of teams optimistic for the road ahead will meet Sunday afternoon when the Los Angeles Lakers visits the Dallas Mavericks. Both rosters were retooled this month, with the Mavericks trading for Kyrie Irving and the Lakers adding a variety of players, including Malik Beasley, D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt and Mo Bamba. Doncic and Irving finally broke through together …

NBA: Suns have ‘all the pieces’ to win title, says Kevin Durant after blockbuster trade
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Suns have ‘all the pieces’ to win title, says Kevin Durant after blockbuster trade

Firstpost  

The 34-year-old superstar joined Phoenix last week in a stunning move that has reignited the Suns’ hopes of finally winning their first NBA championship. Los Angeles: Kevin Durant believes the Phoenix Suns have been transformed into NBA title contenders following his recent blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets. “So we got guys that been there and that’s half the battle, …

Durant, Irving trades signal end of an empty era for Nets
1 year, 10 months ago

Durant, Irving trades signal end of an empty era for Nets

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — James Harden arrived in Brooklyn and predicted his partnership with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving would be “ scary hours.” It was over in a New York minute. “We’ve had a lot of frustration here with not being able to get that group on the court consistently and seeing what it really looks like,” Marks said. After …

NBA trade deadline sees Irving, Durant bolster West teams
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA trade deadline sees Irving, Durant bolster West teams

Associated Press  

First it was Kyrie Irving to Dallas. They acquired Durant by sending Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, first-round picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029, and a first-round pick swap in 2028 to the Nets, who also sent T.J. Warren back to his original team in Phoenix. “You can imagine that’s a tough blow to the group for the human side …

Nets trade Durant to Suns, get Bridges in 4-team deal
1 year, 10 months ago

Nets trade Durant to Suns, get Bridges in 4-team deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant is leaving Brooklyn, as Kyrie Irving just did and James Harden before that. The Nets traded Durant to the Suns on Thursday as part of a four-team deal, a blockbuster that kicked off the NBA’s trade deadline day. The Nets acquired Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, first-round picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029, and a …

NBA trade deadline: LeBron James needs to leave the Los Angeles Lakers.
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA trade deadline: LeBron James needs to leave the Los Angeles Lakers.

Slate  

LeBron James passed two milestones this week, one of them historic, the other less so. Prior to its expiration, the Los Angeles Lakers, who at the time of this writing are mired in 13th place in the Western Conference with a record of 25–30, shipped out guard Russell Westbrook and a lightly protected 2027 first-round draft pick for point guard …

NBA: Phoenix Suns to acquire Kevin Durant from Brooklyn Nets- Reports
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Phoenix Suns to acquire Kevin Durant from Brooklyn Nets- Reports

The Hindu  

Hours after Mat Ishbia took over as owner of the Phoenix Suns, the team made a stunning acquisition, getting star forward Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets late Wednesday night, according to The Athletic and ESPN. In his NBA career with the Seattle SuperSonics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State and Brooklyn, he has averages of 27.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and …

Nets trading Kevin Durant to Suns in blockbuster deal: Sources
1 year, 10 months ago

Nets trading Kevin Durant to Suns in blockbuster deal: Sources

New York Times  

The Nets are trading Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns for a package including Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder, Cam Johnson, four first-round picks and additional draft compensation, league sources told The Athletic. Durant, a 13-time NBA All-Star, was in his third season with the Nets, averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. GO DEEPER Amick: Kevin Durant …

What Kevin Durant’s trade to the Suns means: 10 thoughts
1 year, 10 months ago

What Kevin Durant’s trade to the Suns means: 10 thoughts

New York Times  

PHOENIX — There’s no denying it’s championship or bust for the Phoenix Suns. Late Wednesday night in Arizona, hours after introducing team governor Mat Ishbia and on the eve of the NBA trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns worked out a blockbuster deal to send Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four first-round draft selections to the Brooklyn Nets for …

Nets trade Kevin Durant to Suns, ending Brooklyn’s much-hyped hypothetical era
1 year, 10 months ago

Nets trade Kevin Durant to Suns, ending Brooklyn’s much-hyped hypothetical era

New York Times  

NEW YORK – And now, the Kevin Durant era is over in Brooklyn. “I’m just glad he got out of.” 🎥 @MarkG_Medinapic.twitter.com/SxPvUbpr5v — The Athletic February 9, 2023 Upon their arrival in 2019, Durant and Irving were handed the keys to the franchise, joining a group of players who bonded like a college team the season before and surprised everyone …

NBA Trade Deadline Roundup: Kevin Durant to Suns, Lakers ship Russell Westbrook
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA Trade Deadline Roundup: Kevin Durant to Suns, Lakers ship Russell Westbrook

New York Times  

The 2023 NBA trade deadline was as busy as we’ve seen it with multiple superstars requesting trades and ultimately switching conferences ahead of the 3 p.m. Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are among the players landing on new teams. Here’s a recap of the biggest trade deals to know: Irving to Mavericks Former Brooklyn Nets star Irving was …

Kyrie Irving trade official as Dallas Mavericks essentially start NBA season over
1 year, 10 months ago

Kyrie Irving trade official as Dallas Mavericks essentially start NBA season over

Firstpost  

Mavs coach Jason Kidd said that made the opportunity too good to pass up, despite the distractions Irving has caused off the court. Dallas: Luka Doncic has his co-star, and the Dallas Mavericks are set for their season essentially to start over after trading for Kyrie Irving. Whenever the All-Stars do get on the court together, Doncic and Irving instantly …

NBA: Kyrie Irving Joins Dallas Mavericks from Brooklyn Nets as Trade is Official
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Kyrie Irving Joins Dallas Mavericks from Brooklyn Nets as Trade is Official

News 18  

Kyrie Irving was welcomed to the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks on Monday as the Texas team and the Brooklyn Nets confirmed their blockbuster trade deal. The Mavericks tweeted “Welcome to Dallas” messages to Irving and Markieff Morris, who came over from the Nets in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith, who received a similar social media greeting from Brooklyn. Irving, …

Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks
1 year, 10 months ago

Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks

China Daily  

Kyrie Irving's rocky tenure with the Brooklyn Nets ended on Sunday when the veteran guard was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, according to multiple reports. The Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets agreed Sunday on a blockbuster trade: Irving — the super-talented and often-enigmatic eight-time All-Star point guard — heads to Dallas, ending the pairing with Kevin Durant that never really had …

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