Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett don’t think Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are a good fit The Kyrie Irving trade to the Dallas Mavericks from the Brooklyn Nets was always a bit of a Hail Mary. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2023
NBA Playoff Power Rankings: The Celtics and Bucks are neck and neck as the best teams in the postseason The first round is going to be epic. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2023
Dallas Mavericks slapped with massive fine over Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving decision The Dallas Mavericks rested a host of starting players - including eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving - in the loss to the Chicago Bulls and the NBA have fined the franchise for their actions Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2023
What NBA Playoff Ticket Prices Reveal About Teams’ Path to the Postseason Sacramento’s playoff ticket reservation price has jumped a remarkable 372% since August. Sports Illustrated · Apr 14, 2023
Mike Sielski: Ben Simmons (remember him?) won’t play for the Nets. Which means the Sixers face a tougher challenge. PHILADELPHIA — There are plenty of reasons to think that the 76ers will have a pretty easy time beating the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Sixers have Joel Embiid, who led the league in scoring and is likely to be voted its most valuable… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 14, 2023
Tim Cowlishaw: Mark Cuban, Nico Harrison only have one way to put a bow on Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving mess DALLAS — The Mavericks closed up shop six weeks earlier this spring than last, ample time to study for that 10th pick the club has an 80% chance of retaining. Beyond that, GM Nico Harrison offered some parting thoughts earlier this week including this: Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023
Washington Wizards star launches brutal Twitter tirade as row with former teammate explodes Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma responded to incendiary comments made by former teammate Spencer Dinwiddie, accusing the journeyman guard of being 'bounced around like a basketball' Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023
Kyle Kuzma Ruthlessly Rips Spencer Dinwiddie As Twitter Beef Escalates The Wizards’ forward did not hold back in his response to comments made by the Nets’ guard. Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2023
Mac Engel: Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic must take blame for this Mavericks disaster By deliberately avoiding the playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks intentionally “took a step back” to “take a step forward,” and a hard conversation needs to be had if they can do that with Kyrie Irving. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Mavs GM Nico Harrison talks Kyrie Irving’s free agency, dismisses Luka Doncic trade fears DALLAS — Before Nico Harrison started his end-of-season interview Tuesday afternoon, the Mavericks’ general manager walked past the microphone at the podium and grabbed a bottle of water off the table in the far corner. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Jacque Vaughn learned how to deal with NBA superstars watching Doc Rivers NEW YORK — Jacque Vaughn played for Doc Rivers as a point guard on the 2002-03 Orlando Magic. On Saturday, Vaughn and Rivers will compete against each other as head coaches as the Nets and 76ers kick off their first-round playoff series in Philadelphia. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Mac Engel: For the Mavericks to keep Luka Doncic, Mark Cuban needs to get real about himself Whatever Mark Cuban thought he was doing right this season has proven beyond any measure that he didn’t. This is the worst season in the history of the Dallas Mavericks. Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023
How the Mavericks went from the NBA’s final four to national punchline One year after an improbable run to the West finals, the Mavericks have fallen apart in every way possible and become one of the NBA’s biggest jokes The Guardian - US · Apr 10, 2023
Kyrie Irving’s future in Dallas the big question as Mavericks end season with whimper DALLAS — Before every game, Kyrie Irving was the first Maverick on the court, his face expressionless, red Beats covering his ears to dull ambient noise with soothing melody. Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2023
Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2023 Dallas Mavericks 'tanking' finish to NBA season set to be investigated The Dallas Mavericks rested a host of starting players - including eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving - in the loss to the Chicago Bulls which killed the team's chances of reaching the playoffs
The Times of India · Apr 9, 2023 NBA probes Dallas Mavericks for 'roster decisions and game conduct' in defeat against Chicago Bulls Dallas Mavericks rested some of their key players for the match against Chicago Bulls on Friday while still in the reckoning for the play-in tournament, and it has led to NBA investigating the Dallas team's actions.
Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2023 Kyrie Irving’s future in Dallas the big question as Mavericks end season with whimper DALLAS — Before every game, Kyrie Irving was the first Maverick on the court, his face expressionless, red Beats covering his ears to dull ambient noise with soothing melody.
Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2023 Mac Engel: Even with Kyrie and Luka, the Mavericks quit. There is only one reason. This is not the first time Mark Cuban’s professional basketball team has quit, but don’t expect him to publicly admit it this time.
Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2023 Dallas Mavericks head coach makes stunning admission after Play-In snub Dallas Mavericks made a franchise decision to improve their odds of landing a top 10 selection in the upcoming draft by executing a tank job against the Chicago Bulls
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 8, 2023 Here’s the moment the Dallas Mavericks disappointing season ended and it was so sad The Dallas Mavericks truly went out with a whimper
The Times of India · Apr 8, 2023 NBA: Brooklyn Nets confirm spot in playoffs, Golden State Warriors and LA Lakers stay in hunt Picture in the Eastern Conference became clearer on Friday after the Brooklyn Nets confirmed a spot for themselves in the NBA playoffs with a 101-84 victory over Orlando Magic to clinch the sixth seeding.
The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2023 Mavericks eliminated from playoff race after sitting players in must-win game The slumping Dallas Mavericks were eliminated from play-in contention on Friday one year after the club reached the Western Conference finals
Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2023 Nets solidify No. 6 seed with huge victory over Magic, will take on 76ers in first round NEW YORK — Friday night was merely a formality.
Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2023 Kyrie Irving future takes fresh twist as Dallas Mavericks post-season hopes dealt huge blow The Dallas Mavericks could be without both Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic in their must win Friday night game against the Chicago Bulls as they hope to rescue what has been a hugely disappointing season
Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023 Not-so-subtle tank? 5 Mavericks, including Kyrie Irving, declared out vs. Bulls. DALLAS — Well, that escalated quickly. Late Friday morning, less than 15 minutes after listing no players as questionable or doubtful for Friday night’s home game against Chicago, the Mavericks suddenly declared that five players will miss the game for rest or injury recovery.