Dallas Mavericks

Optimists herald the 30-year-old basketball star as the team's savior, but cynics say that he's more like a harbinger of doom. Even if you're not a big sports ...

Jake Kemp, the co-host of The Hang Zone on 1310 The Ticket, who also writes about the Mavs for D Magazine, made it clear that he doesn't want to "alibi for a guy who has said many, many dumb things." Kemp explained that the Mavericks previously made a trade for another player, Kristaps Porziņģis, which didn’t exactly work out. [Irving has apparently since deleted the social media post](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10064633-mavs-kyrie-irving-deleted-apology-to-jewish-community-for-promoting-antisemitic-film)in which he said he was “deeply sorry” to Jewish people. Together, Cuban and Irving could truly have a positive impact in the fight against antisemitism.” He eventually apologized on social media — after getting slapped with a suspension by the Nets — but Sports Illustrated notes that [he didn’t exactly extend that contrition in person](https://www.si.com/nba/2022/11/19/kyrie-irving-opens-up-new-apology-antisemitic-post-brooklyn-nets). “We hope that Cuban takes this opportunity to educate not just Irving but the entire franchise about the many forms that Jew-hatred takes, including Holocaust denial.

The newly acquired All-Star started out strong in his first Mavs game, but also had thoughts on his former teammate's move from Brooklyn.

He tries to play the game the right way by moving and setting screens for his teammates,” Kidd said. “It was pretty easy to tell what he was going after when I was playing with him. “The beauty of Kai is he is all about winning. Irving said he followed the same approach when he played with other star players, including Durant and LeBron James. “I don’t want to force anything on him or do anything that is out of my norm.” He played that tonight with his teammates.” Some of Irving’s teammates said they felt the same way after he told them during Tuesday’s practice and Wednesday’s shootaround “to have fun.” The rest of the Mavericks starting lineup also scored in double figures, including Tim Hardaway Jr. Irving experienced what he called a “long 96 hours” that included little sleep and lots of packing after the Brooklyn Nets “It felt like he’s been here for a while.” “He works on his craft. “I’m just praying for his happiness and praying for his well-being. We’ve just tried to understand each other a lot and grow as human beings and grow as brothers.”

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.”

It only took one game for expectations for Kyrie Irving's presence on the Dallas Mavericks to skyrocket. So much so that there are already people in Dallas ...

"This is a team that likes to play basketball. And all of that with Luka Doncic on the sideline due to injury. Now there is another captain to steer the ship. Kidd now has in his hands not one, but two Ferraris to drive and bring to fruition. It only took one game for expectations for Kyrie Irving's presence on the Dallas Mavericks to skyrocket. Doncic saw first-hand what Irving can do if he focuses on basketball and, like Mavs fans, is rubbing his hands together.

Irving scored 24 points and dished out five assists to lead the Mavericks to a 110-104 win Wednesday night over the LA Clippers. “Amazing,” Luka Doncic told ...

[Nets](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/brooklyn-nets/?lang=en&lang=en) this season, made it a point to play within the flow of the game instead of trying to dominate the ball. I can play off the ball, I can cut. He finished 9-of-17 from the floor and 4-of-8 from 3-point range. Doncic missed his third consecutive game due to a right heel contusion, watching and cheering from the Dallas bench after flying to L.A. The Mavs’ offense flowed smoothly in Irving’s first game despite Doncic’s absence. “Amazing,” Luka Doncic told ESPN, needing only one word to sum up his first impression of Irving in a Mavericks uniform. Dallas held off a Irving scored 24 points and dished out five assists to lead the “He makes things look easy. … Why wouldn’t you take that chance?” Start with our team first.” [Mavericks](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/dallas-mavericks/?lang=en&lang=en) to a 110-104 win Wednesday night over the LA [Clippers](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/los-angeles-clippers/?lang=en&lang=en).

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

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.

An NBA champion alongside LeBron James seven years ago with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Irving joined the Mavericks this week after a stint with the Brooklyn Nets.

"He just gave us that confidence. It was the first time I ever got traded in the middle of the season, so it was new for me. "It's simple when you play with guys that are selfless and do the little things, and they don't mind other guys being aggressive out there. That's the way the game should be played, a very fast pace, and just doing the little things, details to win. "It just felt good to get this debut out of the way. They made their runs, but we made everything tough.

The Clippers fell at home 110-104 to the Kyrie Irving-led Dallas Mavericks in a game they never led. Keep reading for a brief recap of the game. RECAP.

Whatever the Clippers do, they’re going to have some ground to make up considering other teams in the West have And what a sad way for it to end. Neither cracked my list for the Top 5 performers of this game, and for the Clippers, that’ll always be a problem. Meanwhile, Leonard essentially showed up for one quarter of this game and finished with only 18 points on 12 total shots in the game. Much like what we’ve seen recently, neither Paul George nor Kawhi Leonard was able to put points on the board during the fourth when the Clippers needed to stay in the game (lots of open shots by role players were missed, too), Ty Lue opted to remove Ivica Zubac from the floor to go small, and as always against Dallas, double-teams on the ball and slow rotations out of them allowed the Mavericks to capitalize from deep and put the nail in the coffin. Keep reading for a brief recap of the game.

It has only been one game, butLuka Dončić already likes what he sees from his newest Dallas Mavericks teammate. Dončić called Kyrie Irving "amazing" in an.

Irving returned after posting an apology on Instagram, but he had deleted the apology prior to his introductory press conference as a member of the Mavericks. Most recently, Irving was suspended for eight games with the Nets after he promoted an antisemitic film on social media and then refused to condemn antisemitism when speaking to reporters. All in all, it wasn't a debut for the ages, but Irving did enough to get Mavs fans excited about his partnership with Dončić. Head coach Jason Kidd left the door open for the four-time All-Star to return for one of those two contests. I can play off the ball, I can cut." We'll see if we can get some work tomorrow night, then we'll talk about if he can go Friday or Saturday."

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

Part 2: We'll be keeping a list of all Mavericks trade rumors, reputable and otherwise, leading up to the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline.

The late last night the [Phoenix Suns](https://www.brightsideofthesun.com) went all in, [sending all their draft capita](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35620592/phoenix-suns-acquiring-kevin-durant-blockbuster-deal-brooklyn-nets)l and a host of players to the [Brooklyn Nets](https://www.netsdaily.com) for Kevin Durant. Of course, I hope you talk Mavericks too, just as I hope the Mavericks are able to find a home for a few of their rotation guys who don’t quite fit anymore. So I wanted to have another place for us to post day-of rumors along with a place for you all to discuss the newly made teams following the various trades. Late Wednesday night, the [Lakers](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com), Jazz, and Timberwolves got things really rolling with a [complicated trade](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35618590/lakers-finalizing-3-team-trade-dangelo-russell) involving a lot of players. [Dallas Mavericks](https://www.mavsmoneyball.com) HAVE been a participant in the [NBA Trade Deadline](http://www.sbnation.com/nba-trade-rumors) for the second straight year, this time [making a trade](https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2023/2/5/23586851/breaking-dallas-mavericks-trade-for-kyrie-irving) for All Star guard Kyrie Irving. However, the comments are closed on it, since that happens after a month.