The Dallas Mavericks were loosely linked to Kyrie Irving this past offseason, but their interest in acquiring him is believed to have picked up in November when he was suspended by the Brooklyn Nets for linking to a documentary with antisemitic tropes. At that time, Zach Lowe characterized Irving's value around the league as being radioactive. Irving returned to the Nets in … [Read more...] about Mavericks Began Planning Pursuit Of Kyrie Irving In November
Mavericks Attempting To Trade JaVale McGee By Deadline
The Dallas Mavericks are attempting to trade JaVale McGee ahead of the trade deadline, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. McGee signed a three-year, $17 million deal with the Mavericks and expected to be their starting center. McGee has fallen out of Jason Kidd's rotation and has played sparingly since the beginning of November. McGee spent last season with the Phoenix … [Read more...] about Mavericks Attempting To Trade JaVale McGee By Deadline
Kyrie Irving Felt ‘Very Disrespected’ By Nets
In his first public comments since his trade from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving said he felt "very disrespected" by his former team. "I just know I want to be places where I'm celebrated and not just tolerated or just kind of dealt with in a way that doesn't make me feel respected," Irving said after Tuesday's practice at USC's Galen Hall. "There were … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving Felt ‘Very Disrespected’ By Nets
Mavs Not Done Trading, Could Move Tim Hardaway Jr, Christian Wood
The Dallas Mavericks have traded for Kyrie Irving, but they aren't done dealing after that move. Dallas is still looking for additional trades to fortify their roster around Luka Doncic and the newly acquired Irving. Tim Hardaway Jr. is one player Dallas was involved in various trade discussions on before making the Irving deal. Hardaway is owed $53.7 million through the … [Read more...] about Mavs Not Done Trading, Could Move Tim Hardaway Jr, Christian Wood
Lakers Wanted Kyrie Irving To Sign Two-Year, $78M Extension As Part Of Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers hoped Kyrie Irving would agree to a two-year, $78 million extension if they traded for him from the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell Brian Windhorst of ESPN. The Lakers wanted to protect themselves against the possibility of trading a significant package to the Nets to only have him leave in free agency. The $78 million over two years was the most Irving was … [Read more...] about Lakers Wanted Kyrie Irving To Sign Two-Year, $78M Extension As Part Of Trade