Mavs GM Harrison stays guarded on NBA probe, Irving, Doncic
April 11, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison said he didn't expect the trade for Kyrie Irving to spark a playoff run the way his first blockbuster move did a year earlier.
Missing the postseason completely started the clock early for the Mavs in their attempt to re-sign Irving in free agency and see how the pairing with fellow All-Star Luka Doncic looks long-term.
Mavs turn focus to Irving after reserve-filled loss to Spurs
April 10, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving sat for the last two games as part of a plan by the Dallas Mavericks to get back a draft pick sent to the New York Knicks in a trade four years ago.
Now they wait to see if the eight-time All-Star will re-sign in free agency, or be a failed two-month rental from a blockbuster deal with Brooklyn.
Mavs to sit Irving, 4 others in game with draft implications
April 7, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Dallas is sitting Kyrie Irving and four other regulars against Chicago in a game with draft implications and with the Mavericks facing postseason elimination if they lose.
Fellow All-Star Luka Doncic will play Friday night with the franchise paying tribute to his home country of Slovenia.
Mavs’ Cuban says keeping Irving is priority, supports Kidd
April 6, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — While Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says re-signing Kyrie Irving is the team's top offseason priority, he doesn't view it as a “Kyrie or bust” scenario.
The billionaire businessman who has stayed mostly silent on Mavericks matters this season also is showing support for coach Jason Kidd with the team currently outside the playoff picture a year after going to the Western Conference finals in Kidd's Dallas debut.
Mavs keep play-in hopes alive with 123-119 win over Kings
April 6, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving had already sparked a rally to put the Dallas Mavericks in front when he hit a gravity-defying shot that helped seal a victory to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Irving leads Dallas against Sacramento after 41-point outing
April 5, 2023 GMTSacramento Kings (48-31, third in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (37-42, 11th in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Mavericks -5.5; over/under is 245.5
Irving tries to finish tumultuous season on a high in Dallas
March 30, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyrie Irving -- he says now -- wanted to finish out this season in Brooklyn. He has five games left instead to potentially finish this season out of the playoffs with Dallas.
And the enigmatic guard suddenly has more questions -- none having to do with Earth’s shape -- about his basketball future as he prepares to become a free agent in the summer.
Doncic, Irving out again as Mavs lose rematch with Memphis
March 14, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving missed another loss to Memphis with the Dallas Mavericks getting tight on time to secure a playoff berth a year after a trip to the Western Conference finals.
Irving’s late run helps push Mavericks past Jazz 120-116
March 8, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving hit a clutch 3-pointer and scored 17 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, and Luka Doncic added 29 points and 10 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Utah Jazz 120-116 Tuesday night.
Durant hits tiebreaking jumper as Suns beat Irving, Mavs
March 6, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 37 points, including the tiebreaking jumper with 11 seconds to go, to lift the Phoenix Suns to a 130-126 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday in a thrilling showcase of stars for both teams.
Durant tiebreaker lifts Suns over Mavs in showcase of stars
March 5, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kevin Durant's tiebreaker jumper was like so many before — right on target in the closing seconds.
Luka Doncic's potential tying floater moments later in front of the rim was unlike most of his — spinning around and out.
Doncic, Irving combine to lead Mavericks past 76ers 133-126
March 3, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 42 points, Kyrie Irving added 40 and the new All-Star pairing sparkled throughout the Dallas Mavericks’ 133-126 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.
Doncic scores 42, Irving 40 as Mavs outlast 76ers 133-126
March 3, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving said after four losses in five games alongside Luka Doncic that he simply needed to join the party.
This was quite the shindig.
Doncic scored 42 points, Irving added 40 and the new All-Star pairing sparkled throughout the Dallas Mavericks' 133-126 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.
Brunson scores 39, Knicks rout Nets 142-118 for 7th straight
March 2, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Whatever Jalen Brunson and Tom Thibodeau were discussing before bumping fists near the end of the game, it wasn't the point guard's brilliant play.
Irving senses Mavs’ urgency in new star pairing with Doncic
March 1, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving senses the stress of trying to figure things out with Luka Doncic and the rest of his new Dallas teammates as the Mavericks jostle for playoff positioning in the tightly packed Western Conference.
Haliburton scores 32, Pacers hold off Doncic, Mavs, 124-122
March 1, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton gets to celebrate twice after winning a duel of birthday boys with Luka Doncic.
Hey, such are the spoils for the leap day babies.
Haliburton scored 32 points, Myles Turner added 24 against his hometown team and the Indiana Pacers beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-122 on Tuesday night.
Doncic, Irving get 1st tandem win as Mavs rout hapless Spurs
February 24, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have their first win together in Dallas — on the highest-scoring and best shooting night from 3-point range this season for the Mavericks.
Doncic had 28 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds and Irving scored 23 points in a 142-116 victory over the woeful San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.
Mavs need wins in tight West as Doncic, Irving try to mesh
February 23, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are just two games into figuring out how to be co-stars for the Dallas Mavericks, who are behind schedule based on last season's surge that sparked a deep playoff run.
Nets give coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension
February 21, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jacque Vaughn, who has coached the Brooklyn Nets into playoff position despite the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving during another turbulent season for the franchise, has agreed to a multiyear contract extension.
Green helps Nuggets go into break with 118-109 win over Mavs
February 16, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Reserve Jeff Green scored a season-high 24 points, Nikola Jokic notched his 21st triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets headed into the All-Star break with a 118-109 victory over the short-handed Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Mavs’ Irving sits out at Nuggets with tightness in back
February 16, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving was ruled out Wednesday night against the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets due to tightness in his lower back.
It's the last game for the Mavericks before the All-Star break.
T-wolves outlast Mavs 124-121 despite 26-point 4th by Irving
February 14, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 26 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter in his home debut for Dallas as he tried to rally the Mavericks from a 26-point deficit, but the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 124-121 victory on Monday night.
Irving’s 26-point 4th not enough as Mavs fall to T-wolves
February 14, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving was trying to get Luka Doncic a shot. The All-Star guard for the Dallas Mavericks was trying to do the same for his new teammate making his home debut.
Neither one of them got a shot off in the closing seconds, and the Mavs' big comeback attempt came up short against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Irving debuts in Dallas not wanting to talk about future
February 14, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving isn’t interested in talking about what his long-term future could be with the Dallas Mavericks, and he doesn’t understand why people don’t think he can play well off the ball.
Brunson scores 40 as Knicks end 9-game skid vs Nets, 124-106
February 14, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are gone, and so is the Nets' dominance of New York's basketball rivalry.
Jalen Brunson scored 40 points, Josh Hart added a season-high 27 in his second game with his new team and the Knicks snapped a nine-game losing streak against Brooklyn with a 124-106 victory Monday night.
Fox scores 36 points, Kings beat Mavericks 133-128 in OT
February 12, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De'Aaron Fox scored 36 points, including six free throws in the final 18.4 seconds of overtime, leading the Sacramento Kings to a 133-128 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.
Harden not surprised Durant, Irving fled Nets’ ‘dysfunction’
February 12, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — James Harden isn't surprised Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving wanted out of Brooklyn, having tired quickly of the “dysfunction” he saw in his brief time with the Nets and asking out.
Embiid leads 76ers over Nets in Harden’s return to Brooklyn
February 12, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Joel Embiid had 37 points and 13 rebounds, James Harden scored 29 points in his first game in Brooklyn since being traded a year ago to begin a Big Three breakup, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Nets 101-98 on Saturday night.
Irving’s 25 points, 10 assists lead Mavericks over Kings
February 11, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kyrie Irving had 25 points and 10 assists as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 122-114 on Friday night for their third straight win.
Irving played his second game since being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the Mavericks.
Nets’ Thomas fined $40,000 by NBA for derogatory slur on TV
February 11, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas was fined $40,000 by the NBA on Friday for using derogatory and disparaging language during a live television interview.
Thomas was being interviewed along with Spencer Dinwiddie on TNT after the Nets' 116-105 victory over Chicago on Thursday night.
Durant, Irving trades signal end of an empty era for Nets
February 10, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — James Harden arrived in Brooklyn and predicted his partnership with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving would be “ scary hours.”
NBA trade deadline sees Irving, Durant bolster West teams
February 10, 2023 GMTFirst it was Kyrie Irving to Dallas. Then came Kevin Durant to Phoenix.
Dinwiddie has 25 in Brooklyn return, Nets beat Bulls 116-105
February 10, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie scored 25 points in his first game since returning to Brooklyn and the Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 116-105 on Thursday night, hours after trading superstar Kevin Durant to Phoenix.
Nets trade Durant to Suns, get Bridges in 4-team deal
February 10, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant is leaving Brooklyn, as Kyrie Irving just did and James Harden before that.
Analysis: After trade deadline, NBA title road got tougher
February 10, 2023 GMTPhoenix now has NBA champion and perennial All-Star Kevin Durant. Dallas now has NBA champion and perennial All-Star Kyrie Irving. In Los Angeles, the Lakers and Clippers have more depth. Memphis and New Orleans just acquired more shooters.
Irving scores 24 in Dallas debut, leads Mavs over Clippers
February 9, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — 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 on the bench.
Irving set for Mavericks debut without injured Doncic
February 9, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyrie Irving started in his debut with the Dallas Mavericks against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
The eight-time All-Star was traded to the Mavs on Sunday from the Brooklyn Nets.
Irving has first practice with Mavericks, preps for debut
February 7, 2023 GMTKyrie Irving had his first practice with Dallas on Tuesday, and was asked if he envisioned any problems playing alongside Mavericks star Luka Doncic.
Nets’ Irving drama makes other East contenders look stable
February 7, 2023 GMTBlake Griffin is no stranger to trade drama. He was dealt from the Clippers to the Pistons in 2018, and last season he was playing for the Brooklyn Nets when they sent James Harden to Philadelphia in a February blockbuster.
Clippers beat Nets 124-116 despite 47 points from Thomas
February 7, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Paul George scored 29 points, Kawhi Leonard added 24 and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a career-high 47 points from Cam Thomas in his first start to beat the short-handed Brooklyn Nets 124-116 on Monday night.
Green, Hardy help Mavs surprise Jazz 124-111 without Doncic
February 7, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kyrie Irving hadn’t arrived yet and Luka Doncic was out, so it was time for the Dallas youngsters to shine.
Josh Green and Jaden Hardy each scored career highs of 29 points and the short-handed Mavericks stunned the Utah Jazz 124-111 on Monday night after completing a trade for Irving.
Clippers surge late, overcome Thomas’ 47 to top Nets 124-116
February 7, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Paul George scored 29 points, Kawhi Leonard added 24 and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a career-high 47 points from Cam Thomas in his first start to beat the short-handed Brooklyn Nets 124-116 on Monday night.
Irving trade official as Mavs essentially start season over
February 7, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic has his co-star, and the Dallas Mavericks are set for their season essentially to start over after trading for Kyrie Irving.
The blockbuster deal with Brooklyn sending the mercurial Irving to the Mavericks became official Monday, two days before what figures to be his Dallas debut at the Los Angeles Clippers.
AP source: Kyrie Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks
February 6, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving is getting his wish. He’s getting traded.
And Luka Doncic is getting another All-Star to help him in Dallas.
The Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets agreed Sunday on a blockbuster trade: Irving — the super-talented and often-enigmatic eight-time All-Star point guard — heads to Dallas, ending the pairing with Kevin Durant that never really had a chance to click.
LeBron James moves 36 points away from breaking NBA record
February 5, 2023 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — LeBron James moved 36 points away from breaking the NBA career scoring record in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 131-126 loss to New Orleans on Saturday night that ended the Pelicans’ losing streak at 10 games.
Irving excused from Nets-Wizards, 1 day after trade request
February 5, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving sat out the Brooklyn Nets’ come-from-behind win over Washington on Saturday night, a day after he told the team he would like to be traded.
Already short-handed Nets lose Curry, Morris to injuries
February 5, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The short-handed Brooklyn Nets lost guard Seth Curry and forward/center Markieff Morris to injuries during their game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
Curry suffered a left adductor injury during the third quarter, and Morris had a sore left knee.
Washington takes road win streak into matchup with Brooklyn
February 4, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (24-27, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (31-20, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nets -2; over/under is 230
AP source: Kyrie Irving requests trade from Nets
February 4, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Unable to get a new contract, Kyrie Irving is looking for a new address.
The All-Star guard has asked the Brooklyn Nets for a trade, a person with knowledge of the details said Friday.
Jayson Tatum scores 31 points, NBA-leading Celtics rout Nets
February 2, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 31 points and nine rebounds and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics rolled to a 139-96 victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
Jaylen Brown added 26 points as both of Boston’s stars hit seven 3-pointers in a game the Celtics never trailed and led by 49 points.
Analysis: NBA All-Star reserve voting to lead to some snubs
January 31, 2023 GMTBrace yourself. There’s going to be some angry people in the NBA on Thursday night.
With good reason.
The votes from the coaches are now in, and on Thursday, the NBA will reveal the 14 players — seven from the Eastern Conference, seven more from the Western Conference — who got picked to be reserves for the All-Star Game.
Irving leads Nets past Lakers 121-104 as James, Davis sit
January 31, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving had 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 121-104 victory Monday night over the Los Angeles Lakers, who played without LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Irving has 26, Nets beat Lakers 121-104 as James, Davis sit
January 31, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving had 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 121-104 victory Monday night over the Los Angeles Lakers, who played without LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Irving has 32 points, Nets beat Knicks for 9th straight time
January 29, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving grew up in New York and New Jersey, so he knows better than most whether the Knicks against the Nets is a real rivalry.
“If the NBA calls it rivalry week, then it’s a rivalry,” Irving said.
New York visits Brooklyn after Irving’s 40-point outing
January 27, 2023 GMTNew York Knicks (26-23, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (29-19, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn hosts the New York Knicks after Kyrie Irving scored 40 points in the Brooklyn Nets' 130-122 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Pistons beat Nets, first win in Brooklyn in almost 5 years
January 27, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Saddiq Bey scored 25 points and the Detroit Pistons won in Brooklyn for the first time in nearly five years, beating the Nets 130-122 on Thursday night.
Alec Burks added 20 for the Pistons, who snapped a four-game losing streak.
James Harden, Tyrese Maxey lead 76ers past Nets, 137-133
January 26, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden hit two 3-pointers and had a driving layup in the final four minutes against his former Brooklyn teammates and the Philadelphia 76ers stretched their winning streak to six games, outscoring the Nets 137-133 on Wednesday night.
Top scorers meet in Philadelphia-Brooklyn matchup
January 24, 2023 GMTBrooklyn Nets (29-17, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (30-16, second in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant meet when Philadelphia faces Brooklyn.
O’Neale’s late 3-pointer lifts Nets past Warriors 120-116
January 23, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Royce O'Neale walked gingerly onto the podium with an ice bag around each knee and reiterated the soaring confidence level among the Brooklyn Nets even with star Kevin Durant on the sidelines nursing a knee injury.
Brooklyn visits Golden State following Irving’s 48-point game
January 21, 2023 GMTBrooklyn Nets (28-17, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (23-23, sixth in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn takes on the Golden State Warriors after Kyrie Irving scored 48 points in the Nets' 117-106 win against the Utah Jazz.