2025 NBA Season

[yazher]

Good thing about what trade done with the dallas is they will not only rely Luka's performance they have Kyrie now who can score more points. This duo can produce good numbers already but the problem there will be there defense since if you look at there current line up maybe they might get trouble on defensive end. But for sure they can work this out to make this rooster successful.

Many people wait what will be the performance of Luka and Kyrie since both of them is also a ball dominant player.

They are already good with only Luka on the team and now with Kyrie added their chance to be in the NBA playoff this season will get high. They really took it personally when the fans told them to get help because it's not too late yet and they can actually boost their team performance with Kyrie especially when they need to hustle and maintain their lead and help Luka rest. Everyone seems excited to see Kyrie plays in Mavs uniform, hope it will gonna turn out well for him for the rest of his time on that team.

[Distinctin]

Good thing about what trade done with the dallas is they will not only rely Luka's performance they have Kyrie now who can score more points. This duo can produce good numbers already but the problem there will be there defense since if you look at there current line up maybe they might get trouble on defensive end. But for sure they can work this out to make this rooster successful.

Many people wait what will be the performance of Luka and Kyrie since both of them is also a ball dominant player.

They are already good with only Luka on the team and now with Kyrie added their chance to be in the NBA playoff this season will get high. They really took it personally when the fans told them to get help because it's not too late yet and they can actually boost their team performance with Kyrie especially when they need to hustle and maintain their lead and help Luka rest. Everyone seems excited to see Kyrie plays in Mavs uniform, hope it will gonna turn out well for him for the rest of his time on that team.

But they also lose two players, Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith.

IMO, Dorian Finney-Smith is important to the team because of his defense, and he is also a good 3 point shooter.
But you know, Dallas offered them for Kyrie, so for sure they know how to manage their roster to still win games without these two.

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic duo would be unstoppable as long as they'll create a good bond, you know, play like brothers to achieve one goal, which is the championship.

[Baofeng]

Good thing about what trade done with the dallas is they will not only rely Luka's performance they have Kyrie now who can score more points. This duo can produce good numbers already but the problem there will be there defense since if you look at there current line up maybe they might get trouble on defensive end. But for sure they can work this out to make this rooster successful.

Many people wait what will be the performance of Luka and Kyrie since both of them is also a ball dominant player.

They are already good with only Luka on the team and now with Kyrie added their chance to be in the NBA playoff this season will get high. They really took it personally when the fans told them to get help because it's not too late yet and they can actually boost their team performance with Kyrie especially when they need to hustle and maintain their lead and help Luka rest. Everyone seems excited to see Kyrie plays in Mavs uniform, hope it will gonna turn out well for him for the rest of his time on that team.

But they also lose two players, Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith.

IMO, Dorian Finney-Smith is important to the team because of his defense, and he is also a good 3 point shooter.
But you know, Dallas offered them for Kyrie, so for sure they know how to manage their roster to still win games without these two.

It's because Dorian Finney-Smith's game somewhat diminished this season, this defense and 3 point shooter was not the same as last season wherein he was a big contributor in both ends of the floor.

Spencer Dinwiddie though will have to go back to the Nets again. He spend a great deal of time there so probably just a little adjustment on him.

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic duo would be unstoppable as long as they'll create a good bond, you know, play like brothers to achieve one goal, which is the championship.

This we will have to see, both are alpha players, so only one could be the leader of the team. I know that Kyrie as experience playing with Lebron and KD but Luka is different, so let's see if the marriage are going to be successful as Irving is now in the West.

[LogitechMouse]

It's because Dorian Finney-Smith's game somewhat diminished this season, this defense and 3 point shooter was not the same as last season wherein he was a big contributor in both ends of the floor.

Spencer Dinwiddie though will have to go back to the Nets again. He spend a great deal of time there so probably just a little adjustment on him.

Many still believe that DFS is a great three and D player.

A career 36% 3-pt shooting, I guess he's a big help with the Nets defensively. Him and Claxton might be a big help in the paint. Aside from him, the Nets also got Dinwiddie whom we expect as the 2nd scorer of the Mavs, but didn't reach our expectation. He can still erupts if needed like what he did to Phoenix, but he's somewhat inconsistent. Maybe that'll change now that he's back with his former team Nets.

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic duo would be unstoppable as long as they'll create a good bond, you know, play like brothers to achieve one goal, which is the championship.

This we will have to see, both are alpha players, so only one could be the leader of the team. I know that Kyrie as experience playing with Lebron and KD but Luka is different, so let's see if the marriage are going to be successful as Irving is now in the West.

That's the problem. Both of the players are ball-dominant so it's making me curious on how these 2 players will jive with each other.

We've seen Russel Westbrook and James Harden played with each other in Houston and back at that time, both of them are ball-dominant especially Harden which is the focal person of the Rockets at that time. What happened to their duo? It failed big time. Same with Russ and Melo when both are in Thunder. I'm not being pessimistic and I always believe that in times like this, adjustments for both players is a must. Let's just see maybe how they will play with each other. It's very exciting for sure how they will be in the same court as teammates.

[Botnake]

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic duo would be unstoppable as long as they'll create a good bond, you know, play like brothers to achieve one goal, which is the championship.

This we will have to see, both are alpha players, so only one could be the leader of the team. I know that Kyrie as experience playing with Lebron and KD but Luka is different, so let's see if the marriage are going to be successful as Irving is now in the West.

Kyrie needs to adjust, Luka is still the best player of the team, and most likely he will be the one bringing the ball or act as a PG which suppose to be the role of Kyrie. If this is like a Lebron and Kyrie time, then I guess these two will have a decent chance to bring the team to the Western conference finals, or even the NBA finals.

Irving is a one time champion, he has experience in the Finals series, so he can help the young Mavericks in case they'll reach at that level.

But let's hope it will not happen.

Kyrie Irving could turn Mavericks’ dream backcourt with Luka Doncic into a nightmare

[OgNasty]

Reports are saying that the Cavaliers have removed Kevin Love from their rotation. Speculation is that he may be on the trading block. He’s been playing great this year but he is getting older… I’m not sure where would be a good landing spot for him, but the Cavs have been playing so well maybe they’re trying to make a run this year and think they could do better than Love. They are pretty stacked with big guys already.

[Yogee]

Reports are saying that the Cavaliers have removed Kevin Love from their rotation. Speculation is that he may be on the trading block. He’s been playing great this year but he is getting older… I’m not sure where would be a good landing spot for him, but the Cavs have been playing so well maybe they’re trying to make a run this year and think they could do better than Love. They are pretty stacked with big guys already.

Cavs probably don't care if they get something from trading him. I don't really know a team that would need him right now. Maybe he can find some place to play abroad or just retire after his contract expires this season. He had a good run and achieved something most players in the league will never get so it's probably a good time to move on.

[danherbias07]

Reports are saying that the Cavaliers have removed Kevin Love from their rotation. Speculation is that he may be on the trading block. He’s been playing great this year but he is getting older… I’m not sure where would be a good landing spot for him, but the Cavs have been playing so well maybe they’re trying to make a run this year and think they could do better than Love. They are pretty stacked with big guys already.

That's sad news. Maybe Lebron would want his brother beside him, even for just being a bench player.
I am not even sure what team would want him so this is not a good move from the Cavaliers. That's a champion with veteran experience that would be helpful for Allen and Mobley. And just because they have Dean Wade back after recovering from his injuries doesn't mean there won't be a use for Kevin Love. He seems to have done a great help whenever they are undermanned, it's just that he wasn't able to get more minutes when the roster was healthy again.

Update about the Kyrie Irving trade.

Kyrie Irving is expected to arrive for a physical on Monday in Dallas and travel to make his Mavericks debut vs. the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday (10 PM ET, ESPN), source tells ESPN.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1622353465635753984?s=20&t=kl6rChUdx3tmGJS_PtiRdA
Just like that, it's goodbye Brooklyn. It amazes me how fast things could happen/change in NBA especially when the trade deadline is near. Entertainment at its best.

[inthelongrun]

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic duo would be unstoppable as long as they'll create a good bond, you know, play like brothers to achieve one goal, which is the championship.

This we will have to see, both are alpha players, so only one could be the leader of the team. I know that Kyrie as experience playing with Lebron and KD but Luka is different, so let's see if the marriage are going to be successful as Irving is now in the West.

Kyrie needs to adjust, Luka is still the best player of the team, and most likely he will be the one bringing the ball or act as a PG which suppose to be the role of Kyrie. If this is like a Lebron and Kyrie time, then I guess these two will have a decent chance to bring the team to the Western conference finals, or even the NBA finals.

Irving is a one time champion, he has experience in the Finals series, so he can help the young Mavericks in case they'll reach at that level.

But let's hope it will not happen.

Kyrie Irving could turn Mavericks’ dream backcourt with Luka Doncic into a nightmare

I am one of those guys that don't like Kyrie Irving. He is a talented athlete but he is so toxic and I really think he is not worth it, especially when in tandem with another ball handler like Luka. His best years were only when he was in Cleveland. After that, he is either injured or he is busy spreading his toxicity when healthy. Good thing there's a link already detailing his ventures after his Cleveland days because I would've loved to post a brief summary of his failures, especially in Boston. The young Boston core performed well in the playoffs without Kyrie. I will never forget when 20 and 21-year-old rookies Tatum and Brown together with their young core Rozier and Smart plus veteran Al Horford iirc went unbeaten at home before that fateful conference finals game 7 loss to Lebron and the Cavs. In the next season's playoffs, toxic Kyrie choked as Boston was nearly shut out by Milwaukee in that series. And then comes next were his injuries and drama in Brooklyn.

Mark Cuban seems interested to host Kyrie's next drama series by letting go of Finney-Smith and a future 1st round draft pick. Maybe Cuban should also take the other Morris to complete his roster.  

[püsür]

I just learned about the Nets - Mavericks reported deal. It's probably what Luka needs at the moment but I doubt this is going to work out in the long-run. Someone made a comment on this that they will need two balls so they could play together hehe. Great chance for some young guys like Thomas and even Watanabe to step up.

My thoughts exactly. I couldn't believe it when I heard the Mavs deal last night. I literally told my friend if he was joking. I wonder how this will affect Luka. As it is pointed out above, he loves the have the ball and Kyrie is that kind of player also. I though Kyrie to Lakers was a better deal for Nets at first, but I read that their plan is to have Durant as long as possible and make team around him with draft picks. Durant is 34 but he also seems like he has 3-4 good years ahead of him, similar to Lebron. Things were not working so greatly with Kyrie and they got a deal out of him before his contract is finished. An actual good move from Nets, surprisingly.

[chaser15]

Actually, the only problem with Kyrie Irving is being toxic and having a big pride.

Anything about basketball, there's no problem with him, especially in terms of adjusting. Kyrie's sudden change of behavior is the only reason why he is becoming a big problem on any team he's in. Never heard of him being a problem because of his usual game performance.

If Kyrie will be able to find his comfort zone, at least, here in the Dallas Mavericks, and will last long until the end of the season or where this team will end up, everything will be good. Doncic agrees on the trade as per the report, therefore, seeing it as a big help for the team.

[Japinat]

That's true, it's also been said for a long time that he really needs someone's help and there it goes through Kyrie. Hoping for the best of the two, and yes, it's really all about the chemistry because we've seen a team that's full of superstars but yet still didn't take any ring.
Chemistry is the key on their team and let's see how they'll be able to adjust to that and everyone is very optimistic with this addition for the Mavs.

It's a risky move by the Dallas Mavericks but it's worth a try though. By the way, for the information of everyone, Irving's contract will expire in less than a year, so it will give Dallas a huge problem if he will not sign with the Dallas. Well, I don't want to think of the negative possibility, I'm hoping that they'll play well so they have a shot of winning a championship together.

Luka is just getting the probable right help that he needs and that's why Dallas has decided to take him as soon as he's already expressed his desire of getting out of the Nets.
On the other hand, the Nets management has said that KD will stay on them and they're likely to build their roster with a new set of talented players but for how long and how soon enough? 

Durant is not the old Durant who won championships with the Warriors, he became a fragile player now that could be injured anytime, so there's no assurance that even if he will stay the Nets will be a championship team. The thing is, if they rely solely on Durant, what would happen if he'll get injured?

Truth is, even if Durant is healthy and not a fragile player that he became now, he's still cannot lift the team and that's already a fact. Remember that he couldn't have a ring back then until he came to the Dub Nation and things started to get easy for him as he got all the help he needed without worrying about their defense because Green was still at the height of his prime. Now, the Nets will start to crumble again because they freed another role player and it will take time before they can at least be one of the threats on the league.

[OgNasty]

^ I wouldn’t get too comfortable with Durant on the Nets… Stephen A Smith is reporting that he’s heard rumors of negotiations between the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets involving a trade of Kevin Durant for Jaylen Brown. It’s definitely possible for all sorts of reasons. KD wants to be in Boston, Jaylen wants to be the star of his team, KD wants out of Brooklyn, trade deadline approaching… We could have another big Nets trade today!

[Kasabus]

That would be a great deal for the Lakers if that happens but usually, we get to see these trades that are favoring the team that will be left or traded for.
This is an exciting developing story and if the rumors are true then there's an increased chance for the Lakers to be seen continuing to play together with Lebron but, it's on them to do the deal.

What might be the offer that will earn the interest of Nets management, aside from they will release Kyrie and his drama I'm not sure if they will take WB alone, like what you mentioned.

The team will ask for something that will benefit them in order to release their assets,
unless that is okay with the trade offer, then maybe it will happen. Kyrie is asking for it
and the management will take a look at all the offers that they might get to every interested
teams.

Well, look at the surprising news that we have. We thought that Iriving will be going with the Lakers but no, he'll go with the Dallas Mavericks helping Luka. The other details about the trade are on the article.
(https://news.yahoo.com/report-nets-trading-kyrie-irving-to-mavericks-for-spencer-dinwiddie-dorian-finney-smith-200453055.html)

Props to Mark Cuban for making this happen. You can always count on him to do something crazy. I look forward to reading more about the details of this deal and more so to the drama that come from it and how Mark Cuban chooses to handle it. I get the feeling he won’t put up with Kyrie’s nonsense and will be airing out their dirty laundry in public. If so, this could be news gold for a long time to come.

That goes to show how eager Mark Cuban is to have another championship on his hands, and this time, they will likely reach much further than what they did last time. It's a good news indeed for the entire Dallas Mavericks because they got more help from acquiring Kyrie Irving especially Luka Doncic.

And wait, there's more about the new Dallas Maverick:

Dallas Mavericks not done making moves after Kyrie Irving deal

Caplan mentions the team has interest in trading away Tim Hardaway Jr., Davis Bertans, and JaVale McGee before the deadline. The Mavs also face a key decision on what to do with Christian Wood. He is on an expiring contract, and Dallas does not want to risk him departing in free agency for nothing as Jalen Brunson did last summer. Wood's extension talks have not gone well, and the front office may decide to trade him out of Dallas.

https://thesmokingcuban.com/posts/dallas-mavericks-trade-rumors-2023-not-done-after-kyrie-irving-deal

[harizen]

It's a risky move by the Dallas Mavericks but it's worth a try though. By the way, for the information of everyone, Irving's contract will expire in less than a year, so it will give Dallas a huge problem if he will not sign with the Dallas. Well, I don't want to think of the negative possibility, I'm hoping that they'll play well so they have a shot of winning a championship together.

On the bright side, those players that the Dallas Mavericks gave up are really not that consistent even last season and compare to Irving, the gap is really huge in terms of performance. As you said, it's worth a try, at least this season as Mavericks really badly need a consistent teammate to their main guy, Luka Doncic.

Regardless if Kyrie will re-sign with the Mavericks in the off-season, I'm sure a Plan B is already set as the Mavericks are already aware that Kyrie is known for always changing his mind. For now, that's not the focus but to improve the team on this year's run.

[dothebeats]

Actually, the only problem with Kyrie Irving is being toxic and having a big pride.

Anything about basketball, there's no problem with him, especially in terms of adjusting. Kyrie's sudden change of behavior is the only reason why he is becoming a big problem on any team he's in. Never heard of him being a problem because of his usual game performance.

If Kyrie will be able to find his comfort zone, at least, here in the Dallas Mavericks, and will last long until the end of the season or where this team will end up, everything will be good. Doncic agrees on the trade as per the report, therefore, seeing it as a big help for the team.

I've heard about the man's attitude problems, but never knew that it was really that bad honestly. I thought it was only some kind of a game thing wherein he sees himself putting in the work and the hours whereas his teammates never really put in the effort. Well hopefully he finds his jive in the Mavs with Doncic, and the spotlight Luka currently has will motivate him to play and perform well and set that toxicity aside. He's a very versatile player, and I'm sure the honchos in Mavs saw that too.

[OgNasty]

The funny thing I just realized about all this stuff is that Kyrie could have requested this trade at any time but he chose to do it the week that LeBron is about to break one of the most coveted records in sports.  I think maybe he was feeling a bit like he wasn't the center of attention for a second and had to do what he had to do to try and get himself in the news cycle.  Maybe that's just coincidence, but with Kyrie nothing is off the table.

Looks like the Suns are also trying to get in on the Durant sweepstakes as well, offering Chris Paul and some others for KD.  The fireworks might not be done yet!

[YuginKadoya]

Durant is not the old Durant who won championships with the Warriors, he became a fragile player now that could be injured anytime, so there's no assurance that even if he will stay the Nets will be a championship team. The thing is, if they rely solely on Durant, what would happen if he'll get injured?

Most Injured player goes too, well there is plenty to say but mostly they are players that mostly miss many games, and right now both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant are also injured and this is not surprising when a player has some age surely they become so brittle they tend to break, but yeah some of this players wants to chill more or wants to go on a team that will likely land championship even if they are injured, I think Kyrie Irving is thinking of retirement now, he is not really getting younger and wants some rings before that time comes, but for me, he doesn't really need to do such things he just needed to some push to get what he wants I think in the Brooklyn Nets they surely have a chance for a championship, Now Cam Thomas is really a wonder and should be given more time to play he is a real steal on the drafts,

Reports are saying that the Cavaliers have removed Kevin Love from their rotation. Speculation is that he may be on the trading block. He’s been playing great this year but he is getting older… I’m not sure where would be a good landing spot for him, but the Cavs have been playing so well maybe they’re trying to make a run this year and think they could do better than Love. They are pretty stacked with big guys already.

That is sad news for Kevin Love and at the same time an opportunity to go with the team that will likely has a huge chance of being a champion, Kevin Love has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers for I think 9 years. and pretty much he doesn't request something from them, right now since January 27 they are not using Kevin Love anymore, so since January 27 he is really out of the rotation he is just 34, but clearly he isn't playing like something that the Cavaliers would need, but maybe they are readying him for a trade,

[harizen]

Looks like the Suns are also trying to get in on the Durant sweepstakes as well, offering Chris Paul and some others for KD.  The fireworks might not be done yet!

And there are speculations that Phoenix Suns fans might be surprised before the trade deadline. With the Suns' new team owner taking place on Wednesday, they might push for their goal by trying to get Durant before this week's trade deadline.

I will assume that DeAndre Ayton might also be included in the trading block. There's no way the Brooklyn Nets won't ask for that. Referring to Chris Paul, although he can still be a big help to any team, I consider he doesn't have that much bearing right now at this point of his career. Other Suns players that are rumored to be part of the package are Jae Crowder, Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges, etc.

Just a wild guess of mine, I think that trade won't be executed prior to the trade deadline. I mean, that was tough to negotiate within just a few days period (although the Kyrie Irving trade was negotiated quickly).

[tabas]

The funny thing I just realized about all this stuff is that Kyrie could have requested this trade at any time but he chose to do it the week that LeBron is about to break one of the most coveted records in sports.  I think maybe he was feeling a bit like he wasn't the center of attention for a second and had to do what he had to do to try and get himself in the news cycle.  Maybe that's just coincidence, but with Kyrie nothing is off the table.

Valid thoughts, possibly that he has really done it on purpose and the timing was perfect. He's known for that whenever there were some issues before about him.
Instead of the potential history that Lebron is about to make, he's become the talk first before that happens. Possible also that it's just mere coincidence but as we all know, everything and the timing was totally perfect.