<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> is one of the most talented players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history. Likewise, he’s gotten into a lot of trouble since he left the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers</a>, so he’s a bit of a controversial figure in the league.



Irving has often said things without saying them, and it seems like he enjoys throwing darts at other teams, players, organizations, and whatnot. That’s why he’s constantly making the news.



Notably, that might be the case again this time after his first media availability of the season, as he may have taken a slight shot at the Cavaliers while trying to praise the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> organization.



<h2>Kyrie Says He Wishes He Was Drafted By The Mavericks</h2>



“I wish I would’ve got drafted by Dallas initially,” Irving said. “Obviously, they weren’t in position in 2011, but just feeling how this organization wraps their arms around the guys.”



Of course, perhaps we’re reading too much into it and he’s just trying to uplift his current team. It doesn’t necessarily have to be him throwing shade at the team that actually drafted him.



But considering how poorly things ended between him and the team and even some of the fans, and given his history of passive-aggressive darts, it wouldn’t be shocking if he were trying to take a shot at the Cavs.

Kyrie Irving may have taken a shot at the Cleveland Cavaliers

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The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Phoenix Suns</a> were perhaps the biggest winner of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> offseason. On top of trading for Bradley Beal, the team surrounded <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Durant</a> with plenty of depth at every position.



However, there are still some doubts about Deandre Ayton’s future with the organization, as the former first-overall pick doesn’t seem happy with the team that drafted him.



With that in mind, NBA insider Dalton Triggs reveals that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> could re-engage trade talks for Ayton, as they had already tried to get him prior to the Draft.



<h2>Mavericks Could Go After Deandre Ayton</h2>



“Given that McGee was apparently the biggest disagreement the Mavs and Suns had in their Ayton talks, wouldn’t it be feasible to envision those conversations potentially coming up again sometime before the season begins,” Trigg wrote.



“Would Phoenix take Hardaway and Holmes straight up with McGee out of the way, or would they now push for draft compensation as well,” the report concluded.


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Of course, this will all depend on Ayton’s efforts — or lack thereof — during his days with Frank Vogel, but a trade away from the Valley of the Sun shouldn’t be ruled out now.

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It’s not a secret that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat </a>have been trying to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard</a> for quite a while. But the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/portland-trail-blazers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Portland Trail Blazers </a>aren’t interested in whatever they have to offer.



The clock is ticking, and Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra know they need another star if they want to compete at the highest level. Notably, there aren’t that many options available right now.



With that in mind, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report believes they could make a run at Dallas Mavericks star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyrie Irving</a>, assuming Mark Cuban’s team gets tired of his availability issues.



<h2>Heat Could Pursue Kyrie Irving</h2>



(via Bleacher Report)



“The Trade: Irving to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Caleb Martin and Nikola Jović



Dallas’ decision to re-sign Irving this offseason was as much about retaining an asset as it was keeping the high-scoring guard around.



After losing Jalen Brunson for nothing the previous summer, the Mavs couldn’t afford to let go of another impact guard. But keeping Irving won’t necessarily cure what ails this team, which went just 9-18 after he debuted.



Dallas struggled with depth this past season, and while it added a few rotation players over the offseason, it might not still have enough to ascend in the West.



This deal could give Luka Dončić a capable co-star in Herro (a 20-point scorer each of the past two seasons), plus a three-and-D wing in Martin. Jović is a wild card, but he’s a 6’10” combo forward who can score and create.



Because of Irving’s availability issues, few teams might view him as a positive asset at this point, but Miami could see him as a suitable alternative if its Damian Lillard pursuit doesn’t pan out.”


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Of course, that will only happen if the Heat get tired of waiting for Lillard, and if Kyrie starts doing… Kyrie things within the organization, so maybe this is a bit of a long shot.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luka Doncic’s</a> talents have never been put into doubt. However, ever since he made it to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, there have been some concerns about the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks‘</a> star shape.



Doncic has often gained some weight throughout the course of the season, and not precisely muscle. That has often led to him being worn out towards the end of the campaign.



This is why Mavericks fans should be quite worried to hear that he’s still dealing with the same leg injury he led prior to Kyrie Irving’s arrival, and it could be a lingering issue throughout the whole season.



<h2>Luka Doncic Is Still Injured</h2>



“I do not know what to say. It’s not okay,” Doncis said. “At the same time, I have to prepare for one more game, and then for a whole season in the NBA– I play no matter what, even in the Olympic qualifiers, if only I’m healthy.”



“It is an old injury, which caused me problems in March in the NBA,” the former Real Madrid player had said in August. “Therefore, we performed an MRI. Everything is okay. Nothing worse.”


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Doncic is currently in the best shape of his career, but he’ll have to keep things that way when it actually counts. Also, he’ll need to be brought in back slowly, as he hasn’t stopped playing since the end of the season.

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Luka Doncic's fans should be worried after his latest statement - Bolavip US

It’s not a secret that multiple <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> players have always had a taste for marijuana. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kevin Durant</a> has advocated for its use, and the word around the league is that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> coach Steve Kerr rolls the best blunts.



The league isn’t even testing for pot anymore. The new CBA also allows active players to invest in and endorse cannabis-related products, just as it does with other endeavors.



However,<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Dallas Mavericks</a> owner Mark Cuban isn’t so fond of his players getting high. In a recent interview, he openly said that he’s actually traded some players because of weed.



<h2>Mark Cuban Has Traded Players For Smoking Too Much Pot</h2>



“It’s a team. No lie, I’ve traded guys because they smoke too much,” Cuban admitted on the Pat Bev podcast. “If you got some young dudes on there that are just figuring it out, smoke some, but don’t know what the team culture is and you got one dude that’s just, you know, if you walk down the hall of the hotel and you know he’s on that floor no doubt about it.”



“All of a sudden these other kids pick up on it and you see them red-eyed coming to practice all of a sudden,” he added. “You don’t want them going down that road. Everybody smokes right, it’s not about that. But there’s smoking, there’s how powerful the sh*t you’re doing is, and then there’s how much you do. If you get past that level where you gotta look at the bigger picture, that’s just not the culture.”


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So, now you know, folks. If you want to try out for the Dallas Mavericks or apply for a job at one of Mark Cuban’s many companies, you better stay away from the devil’s lettuce.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> went the extra mile to make sure<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Kyrie Irving</a> would stay. They signed him to a huge contract at the beginning of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA’s</a> offseason to shut down all doubts about his future with the team.



Needless to say, the Mavs continue to be Luka Doncic’s team, but Mark Cuban knows no one can win on his own. That’s why he wanted to take some major pressure off his shoulders.



However, as good as both players are on their own, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> legend Byron Scott still isn’t sold on how they could mesh and be at their best together on the court.



<h2>Byron Scott Doesn’t Think Doncic And Kyrie Can Coexist</h2>



“I think Dallas has got a really good team but I still think it’s going to be hard for J-Kidd to kind of figure out how to use Kyrie and Luka together,” Scott said. “Both guys are very dominant with the ball, so it’s going to be really hard for him to figure out how to play those guys together, as a team, but they got some talent.”



“Dallas is going to be a good team this year,” Scott added. “I don’t think they’re going to be a force in the West, it’s just too many great teams. But Kyrie Irving is one of the most talented players I’ve ever seen.”


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Of course, that’s what most analysts seem to think about this team, but we’ve seen what talented duos are capable of when they’re at their best, so it’ll be interesting to see how they respond.

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Lakers legend throws shade at Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic">Luka Doncic</a> is the most significant name scheduled to compete at the FIBA World Cup. The dazzling star of the Dallas Mavericks appears as the main player of the tournament, even above everyone on Team USA.



Doncic is gearing up to lead Slovenia to an historic run, something that the talented guard is used to doing since he was younger. His country is preparing with warm-up matches, with Japan being their latest opponent.


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Doncic’s playstyle always generates considerable excitement among fans, and this time he showcased his ability with two formidable assists. Slovenia demolished Japan in a great performance, which included these pearls from Luka among other highlights, via @TheMavsBlog.



<h2>Video: Luka Doncic’s Impressive Assists with Slovenia</h2>



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Requesting a trade has become common in the league over the last couple of years. Players with immense talent didn’t used to change teams very often, but the NBA now witnesses superstars frequently choosing their own destinations.



The latest player to use that power to at least force the team’s hand was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden">James Harden</a>. His situation is unique because he has done it multiple times in just a few seasons. He has played for the Rockets, the Nets, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">76ers</a> in a short span, and another team could be added.


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Harden requested to be traded to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a> after opting in. However, Philadelphia are now eager to keep him due to the lack of an agreement. A player who knows about asking for a trade is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving">Kyrie Irving</a>, who recently posted something defending his former teammate.



<h2>Kyrie Irving Backs James Harden in 76ers Drama</h2>



Renowned journalist Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN was the reporter who broke the news about the 76ers leaning towards retaining Harden. He posted the article about the guard calling Philadelphia’s Daryl Morey a liar on X using the word ‘disgruntled’, which is what Irving focused on.



The star now with the Dallas Mavericks defended his former teammate at the Nets. Irving wrote: “Is he Disgruntled Adrian?? Or is he holding Daryl Morey accountable for his dishonesty and lack of transparency throughout the contract negotiation process this summer?”.



Harden has criticized team president Morey in China. He stated: “Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organization that he’s a part of.” Repeating such words could signify that there might be no return to Philadelphia, so the next couple of weeks may be explosive for them.



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Dirk Nowitzki was recently inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2023. He is best known for his 21-year career with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Mavericks</a>, where he won a championship.



He won a single NBA championship in 2011 in a rematch against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a>, where Dirk was also named the Finals MVP and won his only ring alongside Jason Kidd. The Mavericks won the finals 4-2.



Nowitzki was also a standout player for the German national team, winning a bronze medal at the 2002 FIBA World Championship. He was the all-time leading scorer for the German national team multiple times during the FIBA tournaments.



<h2>What is the NBA team that Dirk Nowitzki used to hate?</h2>



During the 2023 Hall of Fame ceremony, Dirk Nowitzki answered some questions on the red carpet and Tim Bontemps picked up one of his answers where he said: “I’m not gonna lie, I used to hate the Spurs.” But despite that, Dirk also said that there was a lot of mutual respect between the two franchises.



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The two teams had a heated rivalry in the 2000s, and the Spurs eliminated the Mavericks from the playoffs three times in that decade. However, Nowitzki said that he has since developed respect for the Spurs organization. The rivalry between the Spurs and Mavericks dates back to 1980. The Spurs have a winning record in the all-time series, 135-96.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> want to build on their deep playoff run last season to challenge for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship in 2024. But many other teams will be looking to dethrone the Nuggets, including Luka Doncic’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks">Dallas Mavericks</a>.



The Mavs left a lot to be desired last year, failing to make the playoffs even after getting Kyrie Irving at the February deadline. On the other hand, the purple and gold made the Conference Finals.



Rob Pelinka kept on finding ways to improve the roster this offseason, making a number of moves that put them in a position to succeed. But according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Lakers are still trying to add Christian Wood to their squad.



<h2>Rumor: Lakers continue being interested in Christian Wood</h2>



(Via Lakers Nation)



“The Lakers, after swiftly coming to terms with Anthony Davis on a three-year contract extension worth a projected $186 million, have maintained a level of interest in signing free agent big man Christian Wood, league sources say.



The Lakers, though, remain limited in offering Wood anything beyond the league’s veteran minimum. As I reported here last month, Dallas remains open to facilitating a sign-and-trade for Wood if the Mavericks can acquire a player they like in the exchange, but neither the Lakers nor the Miami Heat are considered potential sign-and-trade destinations.“


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Wood has so far been unable to find a team willing to pay him above the veteran minimum, which is why he’s still on the open market. If he changes his mind, the Lakers would be glad to have him on board.

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NBA Rumors: Lakers still trying to get a teammate of Luka Doncic at Mavs

For years, people around the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA </a>have especulated about a potential <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a>and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> reunion. James even admitted he was frustrated when it didn’t come to fruition last season.



Some thought the speculation would finally come to an end when Kyrie signed a massive contract with the Dallas Mavericks this offseason. But it seems like not even that was enough.



According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, LeBron is still trying to get the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers </a>to make a run at his former teammate, and the Mavs could still part ways with him if things go south.



<h2>LeBron Still Wants To Play With Kyrie</h2>



“LeBron was still pushing for Kyrie, as recently as this offseason,” said Buha. “He’s made it very clear that he and Kyrie have made up– LeBron has really been very keen on potentially playing with Kyrie again.”



“I would not be surprised if those rumors up again, closer to the trade deadline, depending on what happens at Dallas,” added the insider.


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Of course, it remains to be seen if the Mavs would even consider trading him, let alone to a Western Conference foe, but both Kyrie and James usually get exactly what they want in this league.

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