NBA: Kyrie Irving traded from Brooklyn Nets to Dallas Mavericks

Basketball
Published 05.02.2023
NBA: Kyrie Irving traded from Brooklyn Nets to Dallas Mavericks

Kyrie Irving was traded from Brooklyn Nets to Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, ESPN reported.

Markiff Morris additionally joined Irving within the transfer. Brooklyn Nets receives Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 first-round draft choose and a number of second spherical picks.

The 2016 title-winner was linked with a transfer to Los Angeles Lakers, a reunion with former teammate LeBron James, however the transfer didn’t solidify.

The commerce brings Irving’s controversial keep at Nets to an finish. Irving missed a serious a part of 2021-22 season as a result of his refusal to get vaccinated towards COVID-19, which made him ineligible to play underneath New York legal guidelines.

Earlier this season, Irving was banned for refusing to apologise for making antisemitic feedback on social media. He had joined Nets in 2019 in free company.