Kyrie Irving expecting a max salary once he hits free agency
But Kyrie Irving will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and multiple league sources indicate he’s expecting a max salary in July. Based on the NBA’s current salary cap projection of $134 million for 2023-24, Dallas can pay Irving up to $272 million over five years. But will they need to go that high?
Source: Eric Pincus @ Bleacher Report
Source: Eric Pincus @ Bleacher Report
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Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Dame Time against the #Rockets in the 1st half (POR up 73-58):
41 pts
5–8 on 2’s
8–11 on 3’s
7-7 FT
Lillard’s 41pts in a half are the T-3rd most scored in a half since 2014-15 season (D. Booker 51, D. Mitchell 42, K. Irving 41) – 10:21 PM
Dame Time against the #Rockets in the 1st half (POR up 73-58):
41 pts
5–8 on 2’s
8–11 on 3’s
7-7 FT
Lillard’s 41pts in a half are the T-3rd most scored in a half since 2014-15 season (D. Booker 51, D. Mitchell 42, K. Irving 41) – 10:21 PM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
i wrote about the mavericks, even after the kyrie trade, having the exact same problems as before: theathletic.com/4254351/2023/0… – 10:21 PM
i wrote about the mavericks, even after the kyrie trade, having the exact same problems as before: theathletic.com/4254351/2023/0… – 10:21 PM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
i wrote about the mavericks, even after the kyrie trade, having the same old problems as before: theathletic.com/4254351/2023/0… – 10:20 PM
i wrote about the mavericks, even after the kyrie trade, having the same old problems as before: theathletic.com/4254351/2023/0… – 10:20 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Dame’s 41 is tied for third-most points in a half in NBA history. Devin Booker had 51 in the second half of his 70-point game in 2017. Donovan Mitchell had 42 in the second half (and OT) of his 71-point game last month. Kyrie Irving had 41 in the first half vs. Orlando last year. – 10:18 PM
Dame’s 41 is tied for third-most points in a half in NBA history. Devin Booker had 51 in the second half of his 70-point game in 2017. Donovan Mitchell had 42 in the second half (and OT) of his 71-point game last month. Kyrie Irving had 41 in the first half vs. Orlando last year. – 10:18 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Story from today’s game is up 📝
The Nets have struggled to live up to a newfound defensive identity since trading KD and Kyrie. That trend continued in a heartbreaker in Atlanta.
And several players offered their viewpoints on Brooklyn’s defensive woes: clutchpoints.com/nets-struggle-… – 9:04 PM
Story from today’s game is up 📝
The Nets have struggled to live up to a newfound defensive identity since trading KD and Kyrie. That trend continued in a heartbreaker in Atlanta.
And several players offered their viewpoints on Brooklyn’s defensive woes: clutchpoints.com/nets-struggle-… – 9:04 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Story from today’s game is up 📝
The Nets have struggled to live up to a newfound defensive identity since trading KD and Kyrie. That trend continued in a heartbreaker in Atlanta.
And several players offered their viewpoints on the defensive struggles:clutchpoints.com/nets-struggle-… – 9:03 PM
Story from today’s game is up 📝
The Nets have struggled to live up to a newfound defensive identity since trading KD and Kyrie. That trend continued in a heartbreaker in Atlanta.
And several players offered their viewpoints on the defensive struggles:clutchpoints.com/nets-struggle-… – 9:03 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Irving on the play with 15 seconds left, when Doncic tried to save Irving’s in-bounds pass from going to the backcourt, not realizing that it’s legal to allow the ball to do so. pic.twitter.com/OcrO2vTuvf – 7:11 PM
Irving on the play with 15 seconds left, when Doncic tried to save Irving’s in-bounds pass from going to the backcourt, not realizing that it’s legal to allow the ball to do so. pic.twitter.com/OcrO2vTuvf – 7:11 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
There were a lot of reasons the Lakers won that game. I think this is the most important:
LeBron James and Anthony Davis were great in the fourth quarter and Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving weren’t.
The Lakers can beat anyone when their duo is better than the other duo. – 6:51 PM
There were a lot of reasons the Lakers won that game. I think this is the most important:
LeBron James and Anthony Davis were great in the fourth quarter and Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving weren’t.
The Lakers can beat anyone when their duo is better than the other duo. – 6:51 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
People will say Kyrie the most skilled player to ever touch a basketball, and besides the outrageous hyperbole of that statement… just has these games where you don’t feel him at all. See: 2022 postseason – 6:30 PM
People will say Kyrie the most skilled player to ever touch a basketball, and besides the outrageous hyperbole of that statement… just has these games where you don’t feel him at all. See: 2022 postseason – 6:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie missed 7 of 8 3s after halftime. Only assist was Holiday’s late 3.
Just was kinda “there” – 6:29 PM
Kyrie missed 7 of 8 3s after halftime. Only assist was Holiday’s late 3.
Just was kinda “there” – 6:29 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie in the 2nd half vs Lakers:
3-12 FG
1-8 3P
1 AST pic.twitter.com/tuCjOjBN1J – 6:28 PM
Kyrie in the 2nd half vs Lakers:
3-12 FG
1-8 3P
1 AST pic.twitter.com/tuCjOjBN1J – 6:28 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Today, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 18-of-44 from the field, 10 assists, 9 turnovers and -14 in +/- ratio against the Lakers. #MFFL – 6:22 PM
Today, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 18-of-44 from the field, 10 assists, 9 turnovers and -14 in +/- ratio against the Lakers. #MFFL – 6:22 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
1) Miscommunication between Kyrie & Luka during most important play of game
2) Kyrie signals to Luka after the turnover he was expecting something different
3) Jarred Vanderbilt is hell pic.twitter.com/dyKdvkxBsE – 6:20 PM
1) Miscommunication between Kyrie & Luka during most important play of game
2) Kyrie signals to Luka after the turnover he was expecting something different
3) Jarred Vanderbilt is hell pic.twitter.com/dyKdvkxBsE – 6:20 PM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
Did I just hear Mark Jones say “the wizardry of Kyrie wasn’t enough” to explain the Mavs’ come-from-ahead loss? Kyrie was an unmitigated second-half disaster. His decision-making is as brutal as his individual skill is spectacular. – 6:18 PM
Did I just hear Mark Jones say “the wizardry of Kyrie wasn’t enough” to explain the Mavs’ come-from-ahead loss? Kyrie was an unmitigated second-half disaster. His decision-making is as brutal as his individual skill is spectacular. – 6:18 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Schröder makes the free throws, Kyrie can’t make the tying shot from half court. Lakers come back from down 27 points. pic.twitter.com/HVHtU2gpa3 – 6:15 PM
Schröder makes the free throws, Kyrie can’t make the tying shot from half court. Lakers come back from down 27 points. pic.twitter.com/HVHtU2gpa3 – 6:15 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
The one time they did run Kyrie/Luka p&r, they did it on one side of the floor and the angle was bad to hit Luka in the post vs. a switch. Vanderbilt also did an awesome job digging down. But clearly Kyrie and Luka have some kinks to work out. – 6:12 PM
The one time they did run Kyrie/Luka p&r, they did it on one side of the floor and the angle was bad to hit Luka in the post vs. a switch. Vanderbilt also did an awesome job digging down. But clearly Kyrie and Luka have some kinks to work out. – 6:12 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Feels like shot creation should be a little easier than this if you employ Kyrie and Luka. – 6:07 PM
Feels like shot creation should be a little easier than this if you employ Kyrie and Luka. – 6:07 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
I know LeBron isn’t moving well but targeting him instead of using Kyrie to target Schroder? Bizarre decision – 6:05 PM
I know LeBron isn’t moving well but targeting him instead of using Kyrie to target Schroder? Bizarre decision – 6:05 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
LeBron doing what he does. Coaxes in a reverse layup and the Lakers are up 106-103 with 1:26 to go. He has 26. AD has 27. Luka with 26 and Irving with 19 for the Mavericks. – 6:03 PM
LeBron doing what he does. Coaxes in a reverse layup and the Lakers are up 106-103 with 1:26 to go. He has 26. AD has 27. Luka with 26 and Irving with 19 for the Mavericks. – 6:03 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Schröder, Reaves, LeBron, Vanderbilt and AD vs. Irving, Holiday, Bullock, Luka and Powell for the final 3 minutes. – 5:58 PM
Schröder, Reaves, LeBron, Vanderbilt and AD vs. Irving, Holiday, Bullock, Luka and Powell for the final 3 minutes. – 5:58 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
It’s like Dallas knows what they’re supposed to do now that Kyrie is there, but still isn’t used to doing it. Odd dynamic. – 5:56 PM
It’s like Dallas knows what they’re supposed to do now that Kyrie is there, but still isn’t used to doing it. Odd dynamic. – 5:56 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Second half set to go off in Dallas between the Mavs and Lakers.
🏀 Anthony Davis & LeBron James: 23 total points
🏀 Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving: 26 total points
Dallas is up 61-47, can LA make this a game? pic.twitter.com/fA2W4TRh8C – 5:01 PM
Second half set to go off in Dallas between the Mavs and Lakers.
🏀 Anthony Davis & LeBron James: 23 total points
🏀 Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving: 26 total points
Dallas is up 61-47, can LA make this a game? pic.twitter.com/fA2W4TRh8C – 5:01 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Shades of the Mothers Day Massacre as the Mavs shot 12-23 from 3pt in the 1st half to take a 61-47 lead over the Lakers. A lead that as as large as 27 before Lakers went on 17-7 run to end the half. Luka and THJ 14. Kyrie 12. Davis 12 LeBron 11 for LA. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 4:55 PM
Shades of the Mothers Day Massacre as the Mavs shot 12-23 from 3pt in the 1st half to take a 61-47 lead over the Lakers. A lead that as as large as 27 before Lakers went on 17-7 run to end the half. Luka and THJ 14. Kyrie 12. Davis 12 LeBron 11 for LA. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 4:55 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
LeBron sent Kyrie packing on this one pic.twitter.com/R8sTJgk1xo – 4:46 PM
LeBron sent Kyrie packing on this one pic.twitter.com/R8sTJgk1xo – 4:46 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
it had to be you, kyrie.
play.underdogfantasy.com/p-world-wide-w… pic.twitter.com/QKZnCyK8nf – 4:45 PM
it had to be you, kyrie.
play.underdogfantasy.com/p-world-wide-w… pic.twitter.com/QKZnCyK8nf – 4:45 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Question, and I specifically ask this now with Dallas leading 48-21, understanding this is just one game and much can change: Why would Kyrie Irving leave for the Lakers to join LeBron James instead of saying to James, “Hey, come on over to Dallas?” – 4:28 PM
Question, and I specifically ask this now with Dallas leading 48-21, understanding this is just one game and much can change: Why would Kyrie Irving leave for the Lakers to join LeBron James instead of saying to James, “Hey, come on over to Dallas?” – 4:28 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs starters: Holiday, Bullock, Powell, Irving, Doncic.
Lakers: Vanderbilt, James, Davis, Beasley, Schroder. – 3:29 PM
Mavs starters: Holiday, Bullock, Powell, Irving, Doncic.
Lakers: Vanderbilt, James, Davis, Beasley, Schroder. – 3:29 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Fans in Atlanta chanting “Where is Kyrie?” No mention of KD. Yet. – 3:26 PM
Fans in Atlanta chanting “Where is Kyrie?” No mention of KD. Yet. – 3:26 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Holiday joins Irving, Powell, Bullock, Luka in the starting lineup for today’s match against the Lakers. – 3:24 PM
Holiday joins Irving, Powell, Bullock, Luka in the starting lineup for today’s match against the Lakers. – 3:24 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Holiday, Bullock, Powell, Irving, Doncic
LAL starters: James, Vanderbilt, Davis, Beasley, Schröder
2:40 tip @971TheFreak – 3:04 PM
Mavs starters: Holiday, Bullock, Powell, Irving, Doncic
LAL starters: James, Vanderbilt, Davis, Beasley, Schröder
2:40 tip @971TheFreak – 3:04 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Latest @BleacherReport What Are NBA Insiders Saying About Kyrie Irving’s Longterm Future with the Mavericks?
bleacherreport.com/articles/10066… – 2:54 PM
Latest @BleacherReport What Are NBA Insiders Saying About Kyrie Irving’s Longterm Future with the Mavericks?
bleacherreport.com/articles/10066… – 2:54 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
I asked Ham what his first thought was when Mavs acquired Irving. He says it was similar to thoughts of Phoenix acquiring Durant, making matchups more difficult.
“But they’ve got to guard us, too,” Ham says of Mavs and other West foes. – 2:11 PM
I asked Ham what his first thought was when Mavs acquired Irving. He says it was similar to thoughts of Phoenix acquiring Durant, making matchups more difficult.
“But they’ve got to guard us, too,” Ham says of Mavs and other West foes. – 2:11 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Texas Tech great Darvin Ham calls Doncic-Irving a 2-headed monster, then adds this: pic.twitter.com/0LXImYgD22 – 2:07 PM
Texas Tech great Darvin Ham calls Doncic-Irving a 2-headed monster, then adds this: pic.twitter.com/0LXImYgD22 – 2:07 PM
Jeff Wade @SkinWade
Happy birthday to @Mark Followill and @fatbellybella
Happy game day to @Kyrie Irving, @Luka Doncic and the @Dallas Mavericks
Let’s go go go 🚀🔥🍻
– 10:38 AM
Happy birthday to @Mark Followill and @fatbellybella
Happy game day to @Kyrie Irving, @Luka Doncic and the @Dallas Mavericks
Let’s go go go 🚀🔥🍻
– 10:38 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Kyrie has scored at least 8 pts in all 5 4th qtrs he’s played with Mavs (59 total pts, not including 7 OT pts at SAC). In qtrs 1-3 of those 5 games he has 70 total pts. Also in those 5 games he’s 22-22 from the FT line – 9:56 AM
Kyrie has scored at least 8 pts in all 5 4th qtrs he’s played with Mavs (59 total pts, not including 7 OT pts at SAC). In qtrs 1-3 of those 5 games he has 70 total pts. Also in those 5 games he’s 22-22 from the FT line – 9:56 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
It’s an early sample for sure, but yes, Luka and Kyrie can play together and well. 76 minutes in 3 games. 128.2 Off Rtg which you might expect (NBA best is SAC at 117.9). The Def Rtg of 113.4 is something you might not, that’s in the middle of the pack – 9:44 AM
It’s an early sample for sure, but yes, Luka and Kyrie can play together and well. 76 minutes in 3 games. 128.2 Off Rtg which you might expect (NBA best is SAC at 117.9). The Def Rtg of 113.4 is something you might not, that’s in the middle of the pack – 9:44 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The Kyrie affect on Mavs offense? In their last 6 games, they have increased their season scoring avg by a full point (almost impossible to do at this time of the season) to 113.5. They were 24th in scoring, now 19th. In those 6: 122 pts/51.1 FG%/41.8 3pt%/78.6 FT% – 9:32 AM
The Kyrie affect on Mavs offense? In their last 6 games, they have increased their season scoring avg by a full point (almost impossible to do at this time of the season) to 113.5. They were 24th in scoring, now 19th. In those 6: 122 pts/51.1 FG%/41.8 3pt%/78.6 FT% – 9:32 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Luka and Kyrie. LeBron and Davis. Serious star power matineé as Mavs and Lakers get together. 1st 2 games have been memorable Mavs wins (51-21 3rd qtr on Xmas. 2OT win in Jan). @PeasRadio pre at 2. Tip w/Brad and me at 2:40 @971TheFreak – 9:28 AM
Luka and Kyrie. LeBron and Davis. Serious star power matineé as Mavs and Lakers get together. 1st 2 games have been memorable Mavs wins (51-21 3rd qtr on Xmas. 2OT win in Jan). @PeasRadio pre at 2. Tip w/Brad and me at 2:40 @971TheFreak – 9:28 AM
Rod Boone @rodboone
PJ Washington’s injury thrust Kai Jones into #Hornets lineup. Now, it’s up to him to take advantage and show he’s ready for the role.
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 8:42 AM
PJ Washington’s injury thrust Kai Jones into #Hornets lineup. Now, it’s up to him to take advantage and show he’s ready for the role.
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 8:42 AM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Another injury thrusted Kai Jones into the #Hornets lineup. It’s up to him to take advantage.
“For sure,” he told me, “just to gain the trust of the coaching staff and the organization, show them that I’m ready.”
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 11:39 PM
Another injury thrusted Kai Jones into the #Hornets lineup. It’s up to him to take advantage.
“For sure,” he told me, “just to gain the trust of the coaching staff and the organization, show them that I’m ready.”
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 11:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid tonight:
20 PTS
4 REB
2 BLK
6-11 FG
Only Luka and Kyrie have more 20-point halves this season. pic.twitter.com/5tUyXTiDCb – 9:41 PM
Joel Embiid tonight:
20 PTS
4 REB
2 BLK
6-11 FG
Only Luka and Kyrie have more 20-point halves this season. pic.twitter.com/5tUyXTiDCb – 9:41 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
For those who ask why is Thor playing over Kai, that first possession is the reason why. Miami go right at Kai putting him PnR action, they get the switch and draw the foul – 7:26 PM
For those who ask why is Thor playing over Kai, that first possession is the reason why. Miami go right at Kai putting him PnR action, they get the switch and draw the foul – 7:26 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
The Lakers seem upbeat about their new direction with a roster of young, hot-shooting up-and-comers. The Mavericks want to see the potential of a superstar duo of Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.
But if either team (or both) struggle down the stretch … ocregister.com/2023/02/25/nba… – 7:06 PM
The Lakers seem upbeat about their new direction with a roster of young, hot-shooting up-and-comers. The Mavericks want to see the potential of a superstar duo of Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.
But if either team (or both) struggle down the stretch … ocregister.com/2023/02/25/nba… – 7:06 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Steve Clifford said JT Thor will start at power forward with PJ Washington’s likely unavailability. Kai Jones will see backup time at PF and should bring in some at point in the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/grngFzqB84 – 6:02 PM
Steve Clifford said JT Thor will start at power forward with PJ Washington’s likely unavailability. Kai Jones will see backup time at PF and should bring in some at point in the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/grngFzqB84 – 6:02 PM
More on this storyline
StatMuse: Luka and Kyrie are 1-3 as a duo. Their only win came against the Spurs, who have lost 16 straight games. pic.twitter.com/hG4ingP5Tz -via Twitter @statmuse / February 26, 2023
One widespread perception of Irving is that he comes quickly to insult. Irving may look for a new home if the Mavericks aren’t offering the right money, years or are trying to tie his salary to incentives. “I’m not sure where else he goes,” one Eastern Conference executive said. “Unless the Los Angeles Lakers don’t re-sign [D’Angelo Russell], they can’t get to Kyrie’s max.” -via Bleacher Report / February 26, 2023
“Kyrie’s goal in pushing out of Brooklyn was to get his rights with a team willing to pay him,” one source said. “Dallas is where he’ll want to be.” -via Bleacher Report / February 26, 2023