Dallas Mavericks newly acquired talented point guard Kyrie Irving is expected to make his debut with the team on Wednesday against the Clippers. Irving had his first practice with his new team on Tuesday, and when asked if he had any problems playing alongside MVP candidate Luka Doncic, he responded, "no." With Doncic's role as the primary ball-handler not destined to change, Irving will have to play more off-ball, something he isn't as used to. Two of the most talented guards in the NBA are now teammates, which will be scary for opponents. This duo will be very entertaining to watch, and who knows, Irving might be that piece the Mavericks need to get them over the hump. Regarding Irving's fantasy value, he may have a slight decrease in usage. Doncic is more ball dominant than Kevin Durant which will cause Irving to have to play more off ball. However, Irving is still a stud and he shouldn't struggle to put up great numbers on his new team.

Without a doubt, Kyrie Irving is arguably one of the most naturally gifted players in the National Basketball Association. He's a fantastic ball-handler and can get to the rim with ease. However, the former Duke Blue Devil's career has been surrounded by controversy, ultimately impacting his ability to win an MVP.The NBA trade deadline kicked off with a bang when Irving, who had demanded a trade out of Brooklyn, was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. NBA fans and fantasy managers are left wondering how things will play out.To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NBA, make sure to favorite or bookmark the RotoBaller Fantasy Basketball Newspage, or download the free RotoBaller fantasy basketball mobile app with push notification alerts on all the latest news. 

Kyrie Irving's Season Recap

Irving got suspended for an antisemitic social media post, keeping him out of the lineup for eight games. But since then, the 30-year-old stayed out of the limelight, so most had assumed he finally turned things around. He's played well all season, averaging 27.1 points, 5.3 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 40 appearances.https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1622324668047794177?s=20&t=NTffJ2tRvNpjAA7bddjYHQHe was also selected to the All-Star team for the eighth time in his career. However, things were apparently going too well, as Irving dropped a bombshell by requesting a trade. His wish was granted, as he was sent to Dallas in exchange for ... [More]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is being traded to the Mavericks, per The Athletic's Shams Charania. In exchange, Dallas is sending Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and multiple draft picks. The move comes after the 30-year-old requested a trade ahead of the February 9 deadline. Irving, who's averaged 27.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 5.1 rebounds in 40 games this season, will now join forces with Luka Doncic, arguably assembling the league's most potent backcourt. However, Irving may see a dip in production, at least on the scoring end, although his assist numbers may improve.

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Nets intend to sit Kyrie Irving until he's traded ahead of the February 9 deadline. The multi-time All-Star formally asked to be moved on Friday while advising the club that he will not re-sign with the team this offseason. Irving has played well this season, averaging 27.1 points, 5.3 assists, and 5.1 rebounds in 40 games. The Lakers remain a favorite to acquire his services, reportedly in a deal surrounding Russell Westbrook. However, teams like Phoenix and Dallas may also be in the running. Either way, there should be more on this situation in the coming days, although Irving may have already suited up for the final time in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) won't play on Saturday against the visiting Washington Wizards. The timing is coincidental, considering the multi-time All-Star requested a trade ahead of the February 9 trade deadline. With that said, fantasy managers will give him the benefit of the doubt, although it will be interesting if he's back in the lineup on Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. In the meantime, Kevin Durant (knee) remains unavailable, so Brooklyn will look for answers on the offensive end. As a result, guys like Nicolas Claxton, Royce O'Neale, Seth Curry, and Yuta Watanabe could see a noticeable uptick in fantasy production on Saturday evening.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving has reportedly requested a trade after declining a contract extension with the team. If his wishes aren't fulfilled, he's going to leave the team in free agency anyway. Shams Charania also reports that the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Dallas Mavericks have all emerged as potential suitors. In terms of fantasy value, Irving would still remain an elite fantasy contributor, but his ceiling may not be as high on another team as the Nets depended on Irving more than two of the three rumored suitors. The shakeup of role players and added assets in the trade could have the biggest fantasy effect. Managers will want to stay tuned for any updates on any official deals.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving continued his scoring heroics while Kevin Durant (knee) remains sidelined. During their loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, Irving registered 40 points, five rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks on 14-for-27 shooting from the floor and 6-for-12 from beyond the arc. With the absence of their number one scorer and no real third option, Irving's value is at a season-high while he tries to do everything in his power to win some games. Finding a streaming option on this team is difficult as it always seems like it's someone different who finally has a decent game alongside Irving.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving piled up a season-high 48 points on 18-for-29 shooting in Friday's 117-106 victory over Utah. He had 21 points in the fourth quarter for a second night in a row and finished with an 8-for-15 record from deep. Irving also led the team with 11 rebounds and four steals, while delivering six assists. Brooklyn's star guard has struggled from the field lately but put in a very efficient performance against the Jazz, which should give him momentum for the next few games. There are a pair of tricky matchups against Golden State and Philadelphia coming up, so it won't be easy for Irving to stay hot.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving had a huge all-around game on Thursday night but it wasn't enough to will the team to a win over the Phoenix Suns. He posted 30 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and two blocks while knocking down 11 of his 27 shots and adding two more from deep. The superstar scorer has seen a drop in efficiency since Kevin Durant (knee) went down but has seen an increase in his other traditional stats. In the three games he's played since the injury, Irving has shot just 38% from the floor but has averaged 5.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) is back in the starting five for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The superstar guard returns after missing Tuesday's contest due to right calf soreness. His return means Seth Curry heads to the bench, but his fantasy value won't be completely erased with a move to the second unit. The Nets are still without superstar forward Kevin Durant (knee) right now. That being said, Curry should continue to have an increased role in the rotation. Fantasy managers who are rostering Curry should continue to hold him for the moment. As for Irving, the expectation is that he'll have his full workload on Thursday.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) is available for Thursday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The superstar guard will get back in the lineup after missing Tuesday's game due to right calf soreness. There is no word on Irving being limited, so fantasy managers should expect him to have a full workload. This month, Irving is averaging 23.2 points, 5.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds, so fantasy managers should make sure he's in their lineups. Edmond Sumner should head back to the bench where he won't as much streaming appeal.

Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry will start in place of the injured Kyrie Irving (calf) on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Curry is coming off a 23-point effort and should be a good plug-and-play option for fantasy and DFS. Irving's absence is not expected to be long-term and the team is hopeful he can play on Thursday.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) will not play Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Irving was a late addition to the injury report on Tuesday with calf soreness and the injury will cost him at least one game. With Irving unable to go, the Nets will likely have their pick of Seth Curry, Ben Simmons or give extra minutes to Edmond Sumner, Seth Curry and Ben Simmons. Irving should be considered questionable moving forward until the calf soreness subsides.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) is questionable to play Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Irving is listed with calf soreness, something that wasn't reported until later on Tuesday. Late additions to the injury report are never a good sign as Irving likely tweaked it at some point. If Irving sits, look for Seth Curry and Ben Simmons to pick up the extra minutes at point guard.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving regained his scoring form against Cleveland on Monday, notching 32 points on 11-for-19 shooting in a 125-117 win. Seven of his makes came with 11 attempts from outside, and Kyrie also posted four rebounds and five assists with three turnovers in 40 minutes. This was a great bounce-back effort from a mediocre 18-point outing he had last Friday against Milwaukee. The game against the Bucks marks one of only two games with fewer than 30 points for Irving in his past seven appearances. The team is playing some superb stuff right now and Irving's hot spell should continue into the New Year.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving finished with 18 points in 35 minutes on Friday versus Milwaukee. The multi-time All-Star had another rough shooting night, going 6-for-18 from the field while netting three of his seven tries from downtown. He also had nine rebounds, one shy of giving him a double-double, and six assists. The 30-year-old has played well his season, averaging 26.1 points. More importantly, he's stayed relatively healthy. With the Nets now having won their last eight contests, they will hit the road for three games, starting with a matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday evening.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) won't play on Wednesday against the shorthanded Golden State Warriors. During warmups, Irving experienced tightness in his calf, so head coach Jacque Vaughn opted for the safe approach and keep him out. In the meantime, Ben Simmons will take over at the one, with Edmond Sumner expected to get extra minutes in relief.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving hit a game-winning triple to complete a 32-point night against Toronto on Friday. The two teams were set for overtime when Scottie Barnes hit a pair of free throws with eight seconds left, but Kyrie had other plans, sinking his third triple of the night to make it a 119-116 Brooklyn victory. He shot 13-for-22 overall from the field and added three rebounds and five assists to his line with one turnover in 35 minutes. That's now three 30-point efforts in four games for Kyrie, who has shown that he's a superb player when he keeps himself fully focused on basketball. With the struggling Pistons next on the schedule, Irving's scoring run should continue for at least one more game.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (adductor) won't play on Saturday in Indiana. The 30-year-old logged 39 minutes in the win over Atlanta on Friday. But with the Nets starting a four-game road trip, he's probably getting the night off before presumably returning on Monday in Washington. In the meantime, Edmond Sumner will likely fill the void in the lineup. With Kevin Durant (knee), Ben Simmons (knee, calf), Joe Harris (ankle), Seth Curry (ankle), and Nicolas Claxton also out, Sumner will make a fine streaming option, and his defensive prowess is a bonus for category managers.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving logged his first double-double of the season on Friday, and he did it with rebounds in a 120-116 victory over Atlanta. Kevin Durant led the way with 34 points and Irving supported him with 33 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. In 39 minutes of action, Irving also picked up three assists with six turnovers. He shot 11-for-21 from the field, including 5-for-9 from three-point land. Off-court drama hasn't kept Kyrie from enjoying his basketball this season, as he's averaging 25.3 points per game with 4.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and a career-high 1.1 blocks. He's recorded 33 points in back-to-back games and should do well again in the next game against Indiana, having averaged 27.7 points on over 51 percent shooting versus the Pacers this season.