The Dallas Mavericks pulled off one of the biggest trades before the deadline in February. The team got Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets hoping to bolster their roster and make a deep playoffs run. However, things have seemed to go in the other direction as the team is on the verge of elimination from playoffs contention. This has also contributed to triggering Luka Doncic trade rumors now after a potentially major update regarding Irving emerged.
After his trade from the Nets, fans were excited to see the wonders that a newly formed duo of Irving and Doncic would perform. While both played splendidly, the Mavericks still could not manage to win games consistently.
A major update is rumored on the future of Kyrie Irving
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A recent update on Kyrie Irving has fans losing sleep over the future of the Dallas Mavericks. According to reports, Kyrie Irving will be testing free agency this summer. One of the reasons why Irving parted ways with the Brooklyn Nets was their differences on his contract extension.?
Kyrie Irving has not discussed a contract extension with the team. However, the Mavericks plan on signing him back and surrounding both stars with players that complement their game on the floor.
Irving?s decision to test free agency may be his way to see what he?s worth in the market and what other teams are willing to offer him.?
The Kyrie Irving trade has not panned out as expected for the Mavs 😬
February 5: Since then:
6th place 11th place
in the West in the West
28-26 record 37-41 record pic.twitter.com/jcRuv9Mo7A— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 2, 2023
The Mavericks have gone from the sixth seed in the Western Conference to the 11th since the Kyrie Irving trade. But the struggles of Dallas cannot be pinned on the 2016 NBA champion. One thing Dallas lacks is good defenders and rim protectors. So, this offseason will be a good chance for the Mavericks to revamp their roster.
Given the situation, fans are understandably worked up about their favorite team and the news surrounding it.
Fans go berserk after Irving news
The news surrounding Kyrie Irving has fans going berserk on social media, leaving many to contemplate Luka Doncic?s future with the team as well.
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One fan tweeted, ?Think we can start the count down to the inevitable Luka trade request if Kyrie leaves this summer.?
Think we can start the count down to the inevitable Luka trade request if Kyrie leaves this summer.
— ᵂᴵᴸᴸ (@BiasedHouston) April 3, 2023
Another commented, ?No surprise here. I never for a second thought Kyrie could play well with Luka much less want to be in Dallas. If they were the only place he could get paid…sign the contract and then force your way out.?
https://twitter.com/LegacyOfRei/status/1642993057548083200?s=20
Here are a few more reactions from fans on Twitter.
duh, why is this a news? he has a contract year with almost totally failure and he shouldn’t be expecting his current club owner to give him what he has been asking for: a max contract extension. i believe nets did escape further downfall by trading him and durant away with…
— Wayne Lee (@WayneLee1078) April 3, 2023
Dude’s about to be playing in China 😂
— Barry Rothstein (@BarryRothstein2) April 3, 2023
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https://twitter.com/nijigasakilove/status/1643012991242076161?s=20
which team is he gonna destroy next?
— Ness The Kid (@NessTheKid823) April 3, 2023
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While some fans are suggesting teams that Irving should join next, others blame him for the Mavs’ downfall.
Let?s see what the future holds for Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks.