The Brooklyn Nets announced a trade for Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, according to ESPN. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Mavericks sent forward Dorian Fine-Smith and Spencer Dinwiddie, a 2029 first-round pick and 2027 and 2029 second-round picks to the Nets. The LA Lakers and Phoenix Suns made further offers to the Brooklyn Nets. However, The Mavericks’ packages came with three draft picks and players that can now fit into the lineup. The Nets are now slated to build a talented roster around their franchise superstar KD.
The Nets will use their picks from the Nets-Mavs trade to engage in trade talks in hopes of rebuilding their roster before the Feb. 9 deadline. Irving will join his new backcourt partner, Luka Doncic. The two combine for the top scoring duo in the NBA (60.5 PPG) and will be an offensive threat to their opponents. The Mavericks have made it a priority to provide superstar-level talent around their franchise, Luka Doncic. Days before the deadline, the Mavericks are hoping to get back into contention by adding Irving to their roster. Irving is expected to arrive in Dallas on Monday for a physical and make his Mavericks debut at the LA Clippers on Wednesday, league sources said.
The Kyrie-Nets era is officially coming to an end. Irving, who is in the final year of his deal, will make $38.9 million. He is seeking a long-term contract extension for a maximum of $198.5 million over four years. According to ESPN, a league source said Irving is eligible for a two-year, $83 million extension with the Mavericks. Despite the distractions off the court, Kyrie Irving has shown that he is a top-level superstar while on the court this season. Irving is one of eight players to average 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists this season and is the leading all-star vote-getter among guards. This season, Irving is averaging 27.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists.