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Irving couldn't ask for a better matchup to start off his stint in Dallas

Philosophizer/point guard Kyrie Irving met with the media for the first time since joining the Dallas Mavericks, and after listening to him talk for 15 minutes the next team he will sign with are the Tibetan Fighting Monks.

Kyrie Irving’s arrival in Brooklyn energized a Nets fan base constantly reminded that they were the “little sibling” in terms of basketball relevancy in New York City. The tandem of Kevin Durant and Irving made the Nets championship contenders. However, that window slammed shut after the star guard was traded…

DALLAS — A few hours after the Dallas Mavericks traded for Kyrie Irving on Sunday, Twitter user Hector Paul posted that he had planned to bring his son, who is named Maverick, to a game.

After all that Irving has put the franchise through, you could almost feel the collective sigh of relief in Brooklyn on Monday night.

The Brooklyn Nets traded away Kyrie Irving, after he demanded a move before the upcoming deadline, and fans were furious with the superstar after his rollercoaster stint with the team ended

SALT LAKE CITY — The Mavericks played the Utah Jazz on Monday night without superstar Luka Doncic … and new trade focal point Kyrie Irving … and trade departees Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith … and injured forward Maxi Kleber.

As of Monday afternoon the blockbuster Kyrie Irving-to-Dallas trade had not officially been consummated, but with Irving landing in Dallas in one of Mark Cuban’s planes, the Mavericks’ governor felt comfortable enough to share a few thoughts about the trade with The News.

Brooklyn's defense just got way more versatile.