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The Mavericks' latest acquisition of Kyrie Irving has been met with some suspicious suspicion. Despite all the hype surrounding his latest relationship with Dallas superstar Luka Doncic, his previous relationships with LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, and Kevin Durant, all had bitter endings as he drove his way out of Cleveland, Boston, and, most recently, Brooklyn. "This is Kyrie Irving, a guy you can't trust," ESPN analyst and Irving's former Cavaliers teammate Kendrick Perkins wrote. Sean Marks, the Nets' new general manager, has been spurned by Irving, who demanded a leave last week following failed labour-extension talks in Brooklyn. Marks and Markieff Morris were sent by Dallas within days in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and the Mavericks' first-round pick in 2029.

After being traded to the Dallas Mavericks, Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn wished the outgoing Kyrie Irving well, although general manager Sean Marks was suspiciously quiet about the polarizing All-Star in a press release announcing the trade. Irving was officially dealt to the Mavericks on Monday by Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 first-round pick, after insisting a trade following aborted contract-extension talks with Marks' front office. Irving's tumultuous three-plus seasons in Brooklyn came to an end after a string of scandals, including his refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and protests over the promotion of a film that was deemed anti-Semitic. 'My interactions with Kai have always been positive,' Vaughn said after losing to the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.

'sore calf,' so Kyrie Irving was forced to miss Saturday's Nets game due to what the team is calling a'sore calf,' thus preserving the point guard's health until Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline. Regardless of the injury, the decision to suspend Irving comes after his reported trade demand on Friday served multiple purposes for Brooklyn. In addition to ensuring Irving is safe, the calf injury also means the disgruntled All-Star will miss pre- and post-game broadcasting. The visiting Washington Wizards (24-20) hosted the fourth-place Nets (320-20) on Saturday, just one day after Irving demanded a trade from Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks. The request arrives less than a week before the trade deadline and could signal an end to his time with the organization, either now or after this season comes. Fans of the Lakers were quick to point out that both players were scratched from Saturday's games, as they were eager to see their team acquire Irving for struggling Los Angeles guard Russell Westbrook.

On Wednesday, Marks said, 'Nothing to share' ahead of the Battle of New York at the Barclays Center in New York. 'At the right time, when we do talk, and if there is an update to share, I'll definitely post it.' Following Irving's "repeated failures" to deny antisemitic allegations when'given a strong opportunity to do so' after the promotion of a "film with deeply troubling antisemitic sentiments last week.'

In an ongoing struggle with NBA commissioner Adam Silver over his suspected love for an anti-Semitic film, controversial Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving had a 'productive' meeting with NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Following the scheduled meeting, Athletic's Shams Charania announced Tuesday that the 'productive and learning visit' is'paving the way for the Nets and their suspended actor to play through their footsteps on a new path forward.' A league spokesperson did not respond to DailyMail.com's call for comment right away. After posting a link to a film that contained anti-Semitic tropes and even quotes Adolf Hitler, debating the existence of a rumoured Jewish conspiracy for world dominance, the Brooklyn Nets suspended the star point guard last week. Following his suspension, Irving released a belated apology, but it was only after several tense discussions with the media that led to a bemoaning. In one instance, he told reporters, 'I'm not going to stand down on anything I believe in.' Nets owner Joe Tsai and general manager Sean Marks announced a minimum five-game suspension for Irving, saying he must comply with "a sequence of concrete remedial steps that address the player's behavior" before returning to the team.

Kyrie Irving is already three games into his minimum five-game suspension for an anti-Semitic film, but the players' union is seeking an appeal, arguing that the ban is too stringent. After posting a link to a film containing anti-Semitic tropes and even quotes Adolf Hitler on the existence of a alleged Jewish conspiracy for world dominance, the Brooklyn Nets suspended the star point guard last week. Following his suspension, Irving released a belated apology, but only after several tense conversations with the media. In one instance, he told reporters, 'I'm not going to stand down on anything I believe in.' Nets owner Joe Tsai and general manager Sean Marks announced a minimum five-game suspension for Irving, implying that he must comply with "a string of objective remedial steps that address the player's behavior" before returning to the team. However, the NBA Players Association is now expected to appeal, according to Jaylen Brown, the union's vice president. Brown told the Boston Globe that the NBA's collective bargaining deal does not contain any details on player suspensions for posting on social media.

Kyrie Irving's belated apology for a tweet deemed as anti-Semitic by a tweet is a'step' by Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks, but it is not enough to end the star point guard's minimum five-game suspension. At a morning shootaround in Washington ahead of the Wizards' game on Friday, Marks spoke to reporters. Irving was suspended by the Nets executive and former San Antonio Spurs guard on Thursday night for at least five games on Thursday night. According to a team statement, the All-Star point guard will not be reinstated until he'satisfies a string of concrete remedial steps that address the detrimental effects of his behavior.' Irving, who has been chastised for last week's inflammatory tweet, finally expressed regret in a tweet on Thursday, but only after receiving his minimum five-game ban from the Nets. Although Marks believes the apology to be a good first move, the New Zealander emphasised that he wants to see Irving meet with Jewish leaders before returning to Jerusalem. According to ESPN's Nick Friedell, Marks also said he had not considered dropping Irving.

Steve Nash, the Brooklyn Nets' head coach, has said that all is 'good,' between him and star forward Kevin Durant after a summer of chaos and headlines. Durant not only requested a move from Brooklyn, but also tried to give the team an ultimatum to either trade him or fire Nash and general manager Sean Marks. After the Nets' first session of on Tuesday, Nash said, 'We're fine.' We're doing fine,' says the narrator.' It's been like nothing has changed since we last talked.

Kevin Durant said at reporter's media day that Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash were struggling to hold players accountable last season, which prompted his trade request this summer. After the Athletic announced Durant's demands, the former MVP requested that Nets founder Joseph Tsai fire Marks and Nash or trade him out of Brooklyn over the summer, only to have the 58-year-old billionaire's voice for his team's leadership. In the end, both sides met in Los Angeles last month, where Durant's fears were addressed, prompting him to withdraw the trade request. In 2021-22, the Nets were dissatisfied with their finish seventh in the East and being swept out of the Boston Celtics' first round of the playoffs. Kyrie Irving's regular absences due to New York's vaccine restrictions and refusal to get the injection, as well as Durant's leg pains, were among the season's notable issues.

In the aftermath of Kevin Durant's failed trade bid, NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley (inset) has been the newest NBA personality to criticize him (left and right). Durant decided on Tuesday that he had to retract his trade request made earlier this summer in an attempt to dismiss head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks from their positions. Durant had issued an ultimatum to the Nets front office, fire Nash and Marks, or trade him, but he decided to remain in Brooklyn, rescinding his request.

Durant decided to withdraw head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks from their posts on Tuesday. Durant made the request in a letter from Nets founder Joe Tsai to say that if those firings didn't take place, he'd like to be relocated.

Shannon Sharpe (inset) says that the Brooklyn Nets made the "right call" by not trading star Kevin Durant (left and right). Following a Hall of Fame worthy career in football, the Fox Sports analyst has become one of the most popular names in sports since moving to television. Sharpe, co-hosts 'Undisputed' on FS1 with Skip Bayless, made some good arguments against Durant's decision to remain in Brooklyn.

On the day that the Lakers legend would've been 44 years old, Kyrie Irving took to Twitter to honor him. Irving, who is regarded as one of the best scorers in the league, admired Bryant as a mentor and left a touching note for his 'big brother' on the third birthday since his death. 'Love you Big brother @kobebryant,' Irving wrote.

According to a statement by the Brooklyn Nets, former MVP Kevin Durant will not be traded and instead will continue to work together. 'Steve Nash and I, along with [owners] Joe Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai, met with Kevin Durant and [his agent] Rich Kleiman in Los Angeles yesterday,' Nets general manager Sean Marks said. We have decided to continue our discussions.' We're focusing on basketball, with one particular aim in mind: to bring a championship to Brooklyn.' Durant's name appears to have put an end to trade rumors surrounding him since the Nets were swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs this spring.

The Western Conference semifinalist Memphis Grizzlies are the new team to qualify, with a large number of young budding stars and numerous first round picks. Memphis is a possible trade partner with Brooklyn, according to The Athletic.

During the new episode of Hard Knocks, Kevin Durant recalled that his leg workouts were remarkably called out. The Nets star took some heat in Tuesday's episode of the HBO series chronicling the Detroit Lions training camp. Durant's 2019 Achilles injury was discussed by John Brown, the parent of Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, before questioning when the basketball player last did a calf raise. Durant's curiosity was evidently captured when he struck back in this clip, which was posted on social media.

Kevin Durant and the Nets are trapped on a trade stalemate over a trade pact, but one unidentified NBA executive believes the former league MVP is more likely to retire than play for Brooklyn again. Durant, a long-time NBA insider, was told by the 'well connected' team exec in early July that he would rather retire than play again for the Brooklyn Nets.' Durant reiterated his trade requests to team owner Joseph Tsai in London two weeks ago, prompting a written report on Monday. Durant said he would stay if Tsai were able to fire head coach and former NBA star Steve Nash as well as general manager Sean Marks as Shams Charania reported at the time. Tsai has since issued a public statement expressing his support for both Nash and Marks. The team's analysts and Durant's publicists were unable to respond immediately to DailyMail.com's email requests for comment.

Kevin Durant of Brooklyn Nets struck back at fans who said his legacy was 'tainted' and that he'd worsened the game on Sunday. The 33-year-old has already migrated from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Golden State Warriors throughout his career, and he reportedly wants to get out of Brooklyn this summer, only a year after signing a four-year contract extension. Durant has reportedly requested a trade and has given the Nets an ultimatum: either fire general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash or trade him. Fans of the forward sluggish, saying he had ruined the game and that his 'team hopping' had tainted his legacy.

Following a story about his Brooklyn Nets contract terms, Kyrie Irving has taken aim at the media. The 6-foot-2 point guard's future has been up in the air in the offseason, with a trade attached to him, as well as a move to the Los Angeles Lakers. The seven-time All-Star picked up his $36.5 million contract with the Nets for the forthcoming season, but rumors have continued to swirl about his deal. He's had enough.

Brooklyn Nets team governor Joe Tsai has given has officially responded to Kevin Durant's 'It's them, or me!' Ultimatum and back-up head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks. Durant has lost faith in the team's under Nash and Marks' report. Durant reiterated his trade offer and told Tsai that he must choose between Durant and coach Nash,' according to the article. Durant had requested a trade on June 30th, but nothing has been changed when it comes to finding the 33-year-old forward a new home.

Kevin Durant has reportedly reiterated that request to team owner Joe Tsai after first asking for a trade from the Nets: head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks were jettisoned instead. Durant last met with Tsai on Saturday in London and told the billionaire that he has no interest in the team's direction. Shams Charania's Shams Charania has reported that Durant recently spoke with Tsai and told the billionaire that he had no confidence in the team's direction. Durant's dissatisfaction are unclear, at least publicly, but Charania claims that the Nets have 'direct knowledge' of the specifics. The team's spokespeople were not able to respond right away to DailyMail.com's request for clarification. The Boston Celtics had reportedly traded All-Star Jaylen Brown in exchange for Brooklyn's disgruntled superstar forward Durant's Nets in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs last season. Durant's deal now has $198 million and four years on it, while Brown has two seasons and $56 million on his. Durant's future in Brooklyn has been complicated by circumstances surrounding his former Nets teammate, Kyrie Irving, who decided to return to the team for the final year and $37 million, but is now advocating for his own departure.