Mavericks not interested in Kyrie Irving
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Marc Stein: One source with knowledge of the team’s thinking strongly dismissed the idea that Dallas would pursue a trade for Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving in the wake of Kevin Durant’s trade demand.Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kyle Goon @kylegoonBrian Windhorst, taking a deep, deep breath, says on ESPN that league executives have “floated” that the Lakers could try to trade for KD and Kyrie as a package deal if the two are still interested in playing together. – 5:42 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1Durant says he doesn’t want to play with Kyrie, Simmons or even Uncle Drew…or play for Steve Nash…or work for Sean Marks and Joseph Tsai… – 5:41 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwansonHmmm. Brian Windhorst suggests the price for Kyrie Irving will be “so low” the Clippers might take a look. pic.twitter.com/QDnB7vNXbi – 5:38 PM
Kristian Winfield @KrisplashedShams says Kyrie is fully supportive of Kevin Durant’s decision, and that the Nets want an all star caliber player and significant draft compensation in a Durant deal. – 5:33 PM
Adi Joseph @AdiJosephI don’t know a single person who became a Nets fan because they got Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, but I see the straw men are getting burned on the timeline today. – 5:23 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoriaNow on @njdotcomNBA rumors: Kyrie Irving wants to re-join LeBron James with the Lakers ‘as soon as he possibly can’ nj.com/sports/2022/06… – 5:20 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBSI think we’re going to hear Kyrie Irving linked to Dallas now because Jalen Brunson is leaving whether or not the Mavericks are really interested.They might be, but even if they aren’t, it behooves the Nets to pretend there are serious suitors just for leverage with the Lakers. – 5:11 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amickEverything you need to know about the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, at @TheAthleticIntel and insight on possible destinations, the Brooklyn fallout, the Kyrie Irving component and more, with @John Hollinger, @Joe Vardon and @Alex__Schiffertheathletic.com/3393459/2022/0… – 5:06 PM
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Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBAI wanna see KD and Kyrie get traded together just to see how in the hell a team matches $79.5M in salary in a trade. – 4:56 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBAThere is absolutely no reason for the Nets to accommodate KD and Kyrie by trading them to the same team and also no reason a team would want both of them. – 4:54 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer“This gives the Lakers their best chance at Kyrie.”On Kevin Durant’s desired landing spots in Phoenix and Miami, what Brooklyn will need to part with the Hall of Famer, and a how this could help Los Angeles’ quest to land Kyrie Irving, all at @BR_NBA: bleacherreport.com/articles/10040… – 4:44 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell“We’re that good”Harden said on Jan 12 after the Nets, with KD/Kyrie, dominated the Bulls.Just over 5 months later — Brooklyn’s title hopes are gone. This team packed more drama into 5 months than most teams do in 5 years. And the drama ultimately overwhelmed the organization – 4:37 PM
Emiliano Carchia @SportandoMavericks expected to “aggressively” pursue Kyrie Irvingsportando.basketball/en/mavericks-e… – 4:27 PM
Greg Dickerson @gregdickerson13I won’t feel badly for Any team that eventually trades for kyrie, they will get exactly what they deserve…they should know better – 4:20 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoopPeople were thinking Kevin Durant would be staying put in Brooklyn once Kyrie opted in to the final year of his contract with the Nets…But KD decided to get a little “Rowdy” pic.twitter.com/UpGkHPie6n – 4:06 PM
Alex Raskin @RaskinDailyMailSacramento should offer a second-round pick and salary filler for Kyrie Irving just to see how mad the #Nets are at him – 4:00 PM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoopsWith Kevin Durant’s trade request, Brooklyn #Nets immediately dropped from 7-1 to 25-1 to win 2023 #NBA championship. (Should be 100-1). #Clippers still co-favorites with #Warriors and #Suns for title. Durant remains 10-1 to win MVP. Kyrie Irving 100-1 and higher. – 3:58 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKidThe fallout from Kyrie Irving remaining unvaccinated has been remarkable, honestly. – 3:53 PM
NBA Math @NBA_MathGot thoughts on the Kevin Durant trade request? The Nets? Kyrie Irving?COME SHARE THEM WITH @HardwoodKnocks ⬇️https://t.co/kDfeozzr1m pic.twitter.com/crX0mJcXZu – 3:50 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeerWoj, on ESPN, says “it’s likely that not only Kevin Durant, but also Kyrie Irving, has played his last game with Brooklyn.” – 3:47 PM
Alan Hahn @alanhahnProps to @Brian Windhorst for being all over the Nets stuff, from the Harden-Simmons deal to the franchise ready to accept losing KD for their hard stance with Kyrie. Windy knows, man! @ESPNNBA – 3:42 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwrightThe Lakers getting Kyrie is now (as @Brian Windhorst has repeatedly said) a *very* real possibility.Brooklyn doesn’t want him w/o Durant & there is going to be very little market for him unless it’s somewhere he wants to go. I’d imagine he ends up in DAL or LA. – 3:42 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsCongrats to Kyrie Irving, who has now killed his third organization … and counting … – 3:41 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBSKyrie Irving is priority No. 1 for the Lakers right now, but…I’ve settled on Mo Bamba as my favorite MLE target. I want to protect AD’s health by playing him at PF, but I also just think AD is gonna defend top wings better in the playoffs than any MLE player they could target – 3:38 PM
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenbandKyrie: “I’m staying with the Nets.”KD: pic.twitter.com/aP69QhbWVR – 3:35 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentressSo, let’s say the Nets trade Kyrie then trade Durant but not to Portland.Then the Nets decide to deal Ben Simmons.Should the Blazers get in on that? I say, absolutely. But DO NOT give up Anfernee Simons.He is cheaper, a shooter, more mature and uses up one less m. – 3:34 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwrightLeBron & AD, PG13 & Kawhi, and KD & Kyrie teamed up in the same Summer.The Lakers have been largely pilloried by the media in this era. They also won a Championship.Meanwhile, KD/Kyrie & Kawhi/PG13 played a combined ZERO (0) Finals, or even Conference Finals, games together. – 3:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetSo is now the time to have the Kyrie Irving talk again or not yet – 3:30 PM
Dan Favale @danfavalekyrie’s career arc pic.twitter.com/eJkZC574Ox – 3:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuseDurant playoff win% with Steph:— 78.6%Kyrie playoff win% with LeBron:— 75.0%Durant playoff win% with Kyrie:— 46.2% pic.twitter.com/jzuyz7632n – 3:26 PM
Emiliano Carchia @SportandoNo contact with the Nets from Durant and Irving since Kyrie opted into his dealsportando.basketball/en/no-contact-… – 3:26 PM
Kristian Winfield @KrisplashedWe’ve got:– @Chris Haynes reporting Kevin Durant has the Suns as his preferred destination– @Quinton Mayo reporting Deandre Ayton to the Suns rumors– Myself among others reporting Kyrie Irving’s interest in going to the LakersWhat an organizational fumble. – 3:25 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrellWould hope the Nets faithful are willing to move off of Kyrie hill now. – 3:25 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBAMaybe just keep KD and use the stretch provision on Kyrie. – 3:24 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatKevin Durant, Kyrie Irving trade rumors shuffle equation for Heat, NBA ahead of free agency. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 3:24 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsolaNow we know why Kevin Durant had been so quiet the last few days and why he danced around the Kyrie situation on his “new media” podcast. – 3:24 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKidGotta think Kyrie trades are back on the table as well. – 3:23 PM
Alex Raskin @RaskinDailyMailNever forget: #Nets signed an over-the-hill DeAndre Jordan to a four-year, $40 million deal before benching and trading Jarrett Allen to convince Durant and Irving to sign in Brooklyn. This team scuttled its own rebuilding plan for a Durant/Irving combo and got NOTHING. – 3:22 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeerKyrie: “See you in the fall!!”KD:pic.twitter.com/X6MKmW4eEi – 3:15 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBSPredictions:– Kevin Durant to the Suns.– Kyrie Irving to the Lakers.– Ben Simmons to the Wolves.– The most insane Western Conference we’ve ever seen. – 3:11 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzmanSo, um, who does Kyrie get sent to after? – 3:11 PM
Andrew Sharp @andrewsharpKyrie: “See you in the fall. A11even.”KD: “Wellllll…” – 3:09 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopperI don’t know the inner workings of the Durant and Nets relationship, but I do know if he’s asking out now after kyrie opted in, I think I’d be searching for the best offer, not satisfying Durant’s wish list. – 3:05 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBACOULD HAVE BEEN: Kyrie, KD, Harden.ACTUALLY IS: Kyrie, Ben Simmons, Royce O’Neale, and Iunno, Duncan Robinson? – 3:05 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespnKevin Durant and Kyrie Irving had no contact with the franchise after Irving opted into his deal on Monday, and a sense of inevitability existed that Durant would eventually ask for a trade, sources tell ESPN. It happened today. – 3:04 PM
The Ringer @ringernbaKyrie: “We’re gonna have a special season. I just know it.”KD:pic.twitter.com/NIi4LpqU5n – 3:04 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrellKyrie: “Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be different lead us into tomorrow. I’ve made my decision to opt in. See you in the fall.”Durant: pic.twitter.com/Ej2UKgcJlz – 3:00 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldbergHeat (and a ton of teams) had been preparing for a run at Durant. Kyrie opted in. Things paused. It’s back on. – 2:59 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischerOn Monday, as the league prepared for Kevin Durant to potentially request a trade during the Kyrie opt-in saga, Phoenix and Miami were often mentioned as the All-Star’s perceived favorite landing spots. – 2:58 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBAKyrie: I’m renewing my commitment to the Brooklyn Nets.Simmons: I might be ready to maybe take a jump shot.KD: I’m out. – 2:57 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlsonKD when Kyrie said he’s coming back pic.twitter.com/Df9hZb0HUw – 2:57 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRoseKevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving didn’t last together? Wow! Who would have thought! – 2:54 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannixKyrie opts in and KD still wants out. Incredible. With four years left on his deal and Durant, at 34, still playing at an MVP level, Brooklyn could — and should — get back one of the largest trade packages in NBA history. – 2:52 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobbI guess Kyrie opting in didn’t mean anything after all for the Nets. – 2:50 PM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoopsMeanwhile, Kyrie Irving is out there at odds as high as 150-1 for MVP. If he is throwing lobs to Ayton …sidelines.io/nba/can-kyrie-… – 9:29 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_VecenieGame Theory Podcast: @dieter is here! Some Pre-Free Agency stuff-Dejounte Murray to ATL!-What does a potential Jalen Brunson to NYK fit look like?-Kyrie and Harden options!-My love for the movie Interceptor!APPLE: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gam…WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=QSGIIO… – 9:08 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_VecenieGAME THEORY PODCAST LIVE! @dieter IS BACK!We run through all the NBA madness across the league.-Dejounte Murray deal-Jalen Brunson-Kyrie back to Brooklyn-James Harden taking less?-Wiz/Nuggets deal-John Wall!WATCH LIVE IN 10 MINUTES: https://t.co/Af08xrSaAl pic.twitter.com/ARIle68UnJ – 12:11 AM
Lang Greene @LangGreeneCrazy. The two teams KD and Kyrie CHOSE to LEAVE, willingly, just got finished battling in the NBA Finals. – 11:27 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothersFor the sickos who like to watch, Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, YouTube version. We talk with @Jovan Buha about Russ opting in, the possibility of still trading him, the Lakers-Kyrie talks, Malik Monk’s future and more. @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetworkyoutu.be/17BqAWo8vlw?t=… – 6:26 PM
Kristian Winfield @KrisplashedNets sold Patty Mills as a culture-driver last season. Tough to see him go. He posted a career-high 11.4 PPG last season but was worn down by the minutes played in the absence of Kyrie Irving and James Harden. Great get by @Brian Lewis – 6:01 PM
More on this storyline
With the Brooklyn Nets about to blow up their roster in the wake of Kevin Durant’s trade demand Thursday, Kyrie Irving appears on his way out the door, too. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith reported on air Thursday that Irving wants to re-join LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers “as soon as he possibly can.” “He’s been telling people he wants to be in L.A., he’s been telling people he wants to wear the same uniform that Kobe Bryant once wore,” Smith said. -via Newark Star-Ledger / June 30, 2022
Clutch Points: “There’s not a great appetite for Irving, but that doesn’t mean there’s nobody who will take him. And I do think there are teams who will do it, but it’s a fraction of what’s available for Kevin Durant.” @Adrian Wojnarowski on Kyrie Irving’s trade market. pic.twitter.com/PYip0ZTyC7 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / June 30, 2022
Now, perhaps Irving could find a way to Los Angeles, while the Nets explore every option on their roster. “This gives the Lakers their best chance at Kyrie,” one team cap strategist said. -via Bleacher Report / June 30, 2022