Kyrie Irving teaming with Doncic after Mavericks and Nets agree trade, say reports

Last Updated: March 11, 2023 | India, Delhi

After the Brooklyn Nets allegedly agreed to trade the point guard to the Dallas Mavericks, Texas seems to be the next stop on Kyrie Irving's tour. If the agreements are agreed upon, Irving will join forces with Luka Doncic, another dependable All-Star. Last season, the Mavericks advanced to the Western Conference finals, but the franchise has frequently come under fire for failing to give Doncic the skill-rich environment that would have complemented his undeniable brilliance. The Mavericks now hold the sixth and final automatic playoff place in the Western Conference with a record of 28-26. The Nets are now fourth in the Eastern Conference, but they haven't been playing well since Kevin Durant, the second All-Star on the club, was hurt. The future of Durant in Brooklyn has also been questioned and it's unclear how Irving's departure will affect the potential Hall of Famer. Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, a first-round selection in 2027, and second-round picks are reportedly being sent to the Nets in exchange for Irving. The 30-year-old submitted a trade request to the Nets earlier this week when a contract extension couldn't be reached. His first four seasons in Brooklyn were difficult. He's had health issues, missed a lot of last season because he wouldn't be vaccinated against Covid-19, and this season was suspended by the Nets after sharing a link to an anti-Semitic movie and initially refused to apologise. His tenure with his other clubs, the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers, likewise came to an end in disgrace. He asked the Cavaliers for a trade after declaring that he no longer wanted to play in LeBron James' shadow and had a falling out with Celtics supporters before departing Boston.But there is no question about Irving's ability to play when he is on the floor.

He has been selected to the All-Star game eight times, and despite playing less last season, he averaged a career-high 27.4 points per game. He was selected as a starter for the Eastern Conference All-Star squad this season due to his scoring average of 27.1 points per game. At the conclusion of the current campaign, he will be a free agent, and the Mavericks and him will then have the option of deciding whether to extend his stay in Dallas. Meanwhile, Doncic is regarded as one of the league's most gifted young players. He is a four-time All-Star already at the age of 23, and this season he is averaging 33.4 points per game, which is the second-best mark in the league.But he frequently gives the impression that he is carrying the squad. It remains to be seen if Irving will prove to be a trustworthy long-term partner.

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