EXPLAINED: 27 - The Real Truth

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce on the new Kyrie Irving-Luka Doncic pairing

The Ticket and the Truth tried not to let their Celtics bias affect their assessments.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 15, 2023

Dallas Mavericks’ success won’t be defined by Kyrie or Luka, but their ability to do this.

DALLAS — The NBA isn’t exactly in a defense-heavy era, but the Dallas Mavericks are pushing those limits.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023

Kevin Durant reportedly ‘immediately’ requested to be traded to the Suns after Kyrie Irving’s trade to the Mavericks

Kevin Durant didn't waste any more time than he had to in Brooklyn

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 14, 2023

Jalen Brunson scores 40 points in Knicks first win against Nets in three years

NEW YORK — The departures of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving left a star void in New York.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023

NBA Power Rankings: Where Each Team Stands After Trade Deadline

Giannis and the Bucks are closing in on the Celtics. Plus, the Mavs receive a boost from Kyrie Irving.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 13, 2023

After a busy trade deadline, who is the best team in the NBA’s Eastern Conference?

With the Brooklyn Nets having blown up their title core by sending Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant to the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns respectively, are the Boston Celtics still the top dogs of the East?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2023

NBA: De'Aaron Fox helps Sacramento Kings top Dallas Mavericks in OT

NEW DELHI: De'Aaron Fox starred for Sacramento Kings in overtime as the hosts beat the visiting Dallas Mavericks 133-128 on Saturday night and gained a split of a back-to-back set. The Kings' victory spoiled the highly anticipated pairing of Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic for the Mavericks.

The Times of India · Feb 12, 2023

Dawn of Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving era spoiled by Mavericks overtime loss to Kings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Even 1,700 miles from home, Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd sensed the palpable excitement back in North Texas.

Tribune News Service · Feb 12, 2023

Upon returning to Brooklyn, James Harden happy for Rockets after trade

James Harden forced his way out of Houston in January 2021, but he’s happy for his former team with what they received from the Nets for his services.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2023

Harden After Nets Trades: ‘I Don’t Look Like the Crazy One’

The 76ers star defended himself after facing Brooklyn, post-Irving and Durant trades.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 12, 2023