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The Brooklyn Nets have officially traded Kyrie Irving for a solid haul. After requesting a trade for a second time, the franchise finally follows through.
Many believed the Los Angeles Lakers would pull the trigger. Instead, it sounds like the Dallas Mavericks get a deal done.
According to Shams Charania, the Nets are acquiring Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and multiple draft picks. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving will be playing alongside Luka Doncic.
BREAKING: The Brooklyn Nets are trading Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a first-round and multiple second-round picks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 5, 2023
This is a massive move for the Mavericks. Especially considering they’re right in the thick of the playoff race. Kyrie Irving brings a ton to the table and will serve as a great asset to Luka Doncic.
As you can imagine, NBA fans are going bananas over this trade.
Doncic has to be celebrating right now.
— FanDuel TV (@FanDuelTV) February 5, 2023
The Lakers are getting roasted after they couldn’t land Irving.
Lakers fans 😭 pic.twitter.com/7FJdACdvt5
— Pat Benson (@Pat_Benson_Jr) February 5, 2023
Just a massive move to make for Dallas.
WOAH! The Mavs actually did it!
Luka and Kyrie is the best backcourt in the league now no?
— RC Maxfield (@RCMB323) February 5, 2023
Nets fans seem pretty happy with the haul.
That’s a good trade for the Nets.
— Brando Simeo Starkey (@BrandoStarkey) February 5, 2023
Considering Kyrie Irving was threatening to sit out the remainder of the season if he wasn’t traded, Brooklyn was able to make a great move.
So, it appears the Mavericks are all in this year while the Nets pick up multiple assets to build around Kevin Durant.