Kyrie Irving Officially Traded to Dallas Mavericks in Blockbuster Deal
The Nets and Mavericks have agreed to a trade that sends Kyrie Irving to Dallas in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 first-round pick, and two second-round picks.
The move comes after a tumultuous few months for Irving, who requested a trade from the Nets in February and was subsequently suspended for eight games for sharing a link to an anti-Semitic film.
Irving's departure from the Nets marks the end of an era for the franchise, which acquired him in a blockbuster trade with the Boston Celtics in 2019.
The Nets were hoping to contend for a championship with Irving, Kevin Durant, and Ben Simmons, but the team has struggled to live up to expectations this season.
Irving's trade to the Mavericks is a significant move for both teams. The Mavericks are hoping that Irving can help them make a deep playoff run, while the Nets are getting a solid return for a player who was unhappy and no longer wanted to be part of the organization.
Here are some of the key details of the trade:
- The Nets will receive Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 first-round pick, and two second-round picks.
- The Mavericks will receive Kyrie Irving.
- The trade is expected to be finalized before the NBA's trade deadline on February 9th.
The trade is a major shakeup for both teams, and it will be interesting to see how it impacts their respective playoff hopes.