Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving came out charging in his Dallas debut, keying a big run to open the game and sparking his new teammates in front of a cheering Luka Doncic.

We just tried to understand each other a lot better and grow as human beings, grow as brothers. Irving had four rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes of what amounted to a dress rehearsal before Doncic returns to give the Mavs a powerhouse backcourt. There was still a level of uncertainty, but we just cared about seeing each other be places that we can thrive – whether that be together, whether that be apart. He was part of a 13-0 spurt early in the game, scoring eight points on a jumper and back-to-back three-pointers. “The comfort level he feels with us, you could see it in the game. It’s the first time I ever got traded in the middle of the season, so it was new for me, but I’m excited that I’m here.”

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving had one last swipe at the Brooklyn Nets after Kevin Durant was reportedly dealt to the Phoenix Suns.

[Boston Celtics](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nba/boston-celtics) in the first round. [CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://foxnews.onelink.me/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products) Brooklyn only made it as far as the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the few seasons where their window to win was open. The reported deal came days after Brooklyn sent Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks. The Nets executed a sign-and-trade deal. [Nets agreed to trade](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/nba/brooklyn-nets) Durant and T.J.

Irving responded in real-time following his Dallas Mavericks debut.

I'm happy that I could look back on that journey and reflect and say I learned a lot of things from those guys and my teammates in Brooklyn." Whether it be the mandate with the vaccine or missing games, me suspended or, you know, just little things that I think, you know, just put just wrenches in our journey." "We played very limited time together, and a lot of injuries and things that took place. He also said he's happy that Durant, who asked for a trade from the Nets for the second time in less than a year, got what he wanted. We just tried to understand each other a lot better and grow as human beings, grow as brothers. Irving, who was dealt to the Mavericks on Sunday after requesting a trade from the Nets, first discussed the camaraderie he feels toward Durant, even as opponents.

Los Angeles, CA – Kyrie Irving knows how it is to play alongside a superstar. He won a championship in Cleveland with Lebron James, played with Kevin Durant in ...

I’m getting a little bit older. We just tried to understand each other a lot better and grow as human beings, grow as brothers”. He’s getting a little bit older. As for the team, just don’t overthink and have fun on the court“, said Irving. “We had a lot of conversations throughout the year about what our futures were going to look like. He also tallied five assists, four rebounds, one steal, and one block while committing five turnovers in 37 minutes of action.

Kyrie Irving got two wins for the price of one in his Mavericks debut on Wednesday night.

“The comfort level he feels with us, you could see it in the game. “The most important thing that we stressed as a team was just don’t force the ball to me. I wasn’t sure about whether or not I wanted to be in Brooklyn long-term because of things that was happening behind the scenes. . I’m just praying for his happiness, praying for his well-being,” Irving said, adding that he had been looking to get out of Brooklyn for awhile. It’s the first time I ever got traded in the middle of the season, so it was new for me, but I’m excited that I’m here.” “It felt good to get this debut out of the way,” Irving said.

Kyrie Irving, who was dealt to Dallas on Sunday after requesting a trade from the Nets, was asked for his reaction in real-time to the bombshell report that ...

'I just did my best to put my head down and work as hard as I could. 'I think this was in the works, like, after year one. Warren are set to move to the Valley in a blockbuster trade, with Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four first-round picks heading to Brooklyn in exchange. We just tried to understand each other a lot better and grow as human beings, grow as brothers.' They played together only 16 times - going 13-3 in that stretch. 'We had a lot of conversations throughout the year of, you know, what our future is going to look like.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving suggested late Wednesday night that he and Kevin Durant are in a good place despite the breakup of their partnership ...

Despite having three superstars, the Nets were ousted in the second round of the playoffs that season. They finally got on the court together in 2020-21, and general manager Sean Marks added another huge piece to the equation by acquiring perennial All-Star guard James Harden from the Houston Rockets. Warren to the Phoenix Suns for Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four unprotected first-round picks. Now, Irving and Durant are both in the thick of things in the Western Conference on teams with a legitimate chance to compete for a title. The Irving and Durant era didn't go the way most envisioned in Brooklyn, but they have both come out of it with an opportunity to return to championship glory. There's never been one moment where I felt like he's been angry at me for decisions I've made."

Kyrie Irving is relishing the prospect of teaming up with Luka Doncic, and his first game with the Mavericks pointed to a positive future.

Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have now both departed the Brooklyn Nets - bringing a disappointing end to what looked to be a fascinating team developing at ...

Irving acknowledged that they did not play much together due to injuries, but believes everything happens for a reason, and is now thankful to be in Dallas with Luka Doncic. Irving had been playing in his Mavericks debut when he became aware of the news, and was asked about the trade after the game. Then during the season, Irving demanded a trade request after being unhappy with his situation, stating that he did not feel respected, and was ultimately dealt to the Dallas Mavericks.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving hand-wrote a message over the Swoosh Logo on his Nike shoes.

Kyrie Irving said he is "glad" that Kevin Durant "got out of there" just minutes after ESPN reported the Nets had agreed to trade the former NBA MVP to the ...

I would have liked to see that work for the long term, but there are no mistakes and no coincidences and you gotta move forward. Initially hailed as the core of a superteam that would contend for multiple NBA championships, the trio of Irving, Durant and Harden played just 16 games together in Brooklyn. "I think I would like to say something about the superteam of me, James and KD that everyone thinks should have worked. "We had a lot of conversations throughout the year of what our futures were going to look like. I'm getting a little bit older. "He's getting a little bit older.

The Nets sent the 13-time All-Star to the Suns in an overnight blockbuster trade.

Frankly, I can't possibly be expected to write coherent thoughts after the Kevin Durant trade; after all, I cover the Suns primarily.

Green was a +1 in the 2-point loss, one of just three Rockets with a positive mark for the game, though one of his four turnovers was key in Sacramento’s 7-0 run to close the game. Bam Adebayo starred with a game-high 38 points on an insanely efficient 12-16 FG (75.0%); it’s the second-highest total of his career. [may heat up even further on deadline day](https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1623579296441765888?s=20&t=o8RZkTLusUOa8Vi6BiUo1Q). It was a more star-oriented effort for Philly, who saw Joel Embiid and James Harden combine for 54 points on 19-35 (54.3%). No matter though as they shot the cover off the ball, 40-76 (52.6%) overall and 19-35 (54.3%) from deep. Jarrett Allen led all scorers with 20 (9-13 FG) to go with his 15 rebounds.

Kevin Durant's partnership with close friend Kyrie Irving came to an end with their respective trades to Phoenix and Dallas this week, but the two could ...

Irving had four rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes of what amounted to a dress rehearsal before Doncic returns to give the Mavs a powerhouse backcourt. Early in the fourth, Irving fouled Paul George. He was part of a 13-0 spurt early in the game, scoring eight points on a jumper and back-to-back 3-pointers. It's the first time I ever got traded in the middle of the season, so it was new for me, but I'm excited that I'm here.' 'It felt good to get this debut out of the way,' Irving said. But while Durant is signed through the 2025-26 season, Irving can be a free agent this summer, when Chris Paul's $30 million salary is only partially guaranteed.

Kyrie Irving said he is "glad" that Kevin Durant "got out of there" just minutes after ESPN reported the Nets had agreed to trade the former NBA MVP to the ...

I would have liked to see that work for the long term, but there are no mistakes and no coincidences and you gotta move forward. Initially hailed as the core of a superteam that would contend for multiple NBA championships, the trio of Irving, Durant and Harden played just 16 games together in Brooklyn. "I think I would like to say something about the superteam of me, James and KD that everyone thinks should have worked. "We had a lot of conversations throughout the year of what our futures were going to look like. I'm getting a little bit older. "He's getting a little bit older.

Kyrie Irving got his wish to be traded out of Brooklyn, and he said he's glad fellow superstar Kevin Durant followed him out the door.

No, not with Kyrie Irving taking over for Luka Dončić as the lone superstar on the floor. It was Theo Pinson slicing up the Los Angeles Clippers' defense while ...

And the Mavericks are like everybody else: they can’t wait to see how it looks when Irving and Dončić are alongside each other. Play hard, and when you have a bump in the road, let your partner pick you up. “He leads the league in first-quarter scoring. “Don’t overthink anything and have fun,” was the prime message from Irving. That stands to reason with Kyrie pushing the tempo and others doing a lot of the ballhandling. THE BALL WAS POPPING: The Mavericks’ pace was decidedly faster than it is when Luka is dominating the ball. I did my best to flow through them.” The good news is that Irving knows this isn’t a pod race in Star Wars. “I was talking to my wife after the game. The Mavericks pushed the ball when they rebounded it. I don’t want to force anything on them or do anything out of my norm.” “Bona fide pro – just a great basketball player,” Pinson said of Irving, a star he played with in Brooklyn in 2019. The Mavericks controlled everything, even defensively, against the Clippers.

'I'm just glad he got out of there,' says Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving of his former teammate Kevin Durant's departure from the Brooklyn Nets.

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. [about the shocking trade](https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1623573751739686913) that shifts the balance of power in the Western Conference. Irving

Kyrie Irving has blasted Brooklyn Nets after trade of Kevin Durant to Phoenix Suns.

[Brooklyn Nets](/topic/brooklyn-nets)made a deal to send Kevin [Durant](/topic/durant)to the [Phoenix Suns](/topic/phoenix-suns)shortly after his departure has revealed a lot. The Brooklyn Nets have had a difficult time in recent years, a franchise in dire need of success after assembling two 'super-teams' that have been huge disappointments. Irving spoke about the 'super-team' he formed with Durant and James Harden, who was also traded away following a tumultuous period with the team. As a result, Durant was traded to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, and in both moves, the Nets obtained several first-round draft picks and young players. During his first game with the Mavericks, Irving learned of Durant's trade, and was later questioned about it after the game. However, what transpired were several years of disappointment, as both players battled with injuries, particularly Irving who missed a substantial amount of time, and the team was plagued by high-profile trade failures.

New Mavericks star Kyrie Irving gifted Floyd Mayweather his first-ever Dallas jersey after getting the win over the Clippers on Wednesday night.

he scored a team-high 24 points while adding four rebounds and five assists in the 110-104 road victory. and as soon as the two athletes got within feet of each other on the court, they shared a lengthy embrace. before he eventually headed home. As for how Kyrie did on the court on his first night as a Mav -- it was a stellar debut ... Finally, Irving passed off his jersey to Floyd -- who was with buddy Jona Rechnitz -- before he took off for the locker room. Floyd was one of the first people Irving sought out after he helped the Mavs beat the Clippers at Crypto.com Arena for the first time since he was

In Kyrie Irving's mind, setting ablaze the fabric of the Nets was beyond his control. In reality, Brooklyn's gravest mistake was holding Irving accountable.

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Durant, Irving and Harden played a grand total of 16 games together.

February 2023: Only days after Irving's trade request, both Irving and Durant are on the move. October 2022: Irving tweets a link to a film featuring antisemitic messaging. Boston advances all the way to the 2022 NBA Finals, falling to Golden State in six games. When the Nets landed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving back in 2019, they were widely considered the biggest winners of the offseason. The Nets give up Jarrett Allen, Caris LeVert, Rodions Kurucs, Taurean Prince, three first-round picks and four pick swaps in order to acquire Harden. March 2020: The Nets fire head coach Kenny Atkinson and replace him with interim coach Jacque Vaughn.

Durant, Irving and Harden played a grand total of 16 games together.

February 2023: Only days after Irving's trade request, both Irving and Durant are on the move. October 2022: Irving tweets a link to a film featuring antisemitic messaging. Boston advances all the way to the 2022 NBA Finals, falling to Golden State in six games. When the Nets landed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving back in 2019, they were widely considered the biggest winners of the offseason. The Nets give up Jarrett Allen, Caris LeVert, Rodions Kurucs, Taurean Prince, three first-round picks and four pick swaps in order to acquire Harden. March 2020: The Nets fire head coach Kenny Atkinson and replace him with interim coach Jacque Vaughn.