Kyrie Irving opens up on not fitting in with Celtics ‘cult’
Kyrie Irving didn’t play well in Boston. But he has a chance to bounce back in Game 5 on Monday night. The Celtics led the Mavericks 3-1 in the NBA Finals but missed an opportunity for a historic sweep, losing 122-84 and getting one more chance to exact revenge against the team Irving spoke fondly […]
Kyrie Irving tells Celtics fans he’ll be back for Game 5 after loss
Kyrie Irving made it clear to Celtics fans that this won’t be the last we see of him in Boston. As he left the court after a 105-98 loss to Boston in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Irving appeared to raise his hand multiple times to indicate the number 5, meaning the […]
Kyrie Irving cannot be found when it matters most in NBA Finals
BOSTON — Where is Kyrie Irving? You all know who I’m talking about: the man who made the biggest shot in NBA Finals history, the best-handling guard in the history of the league, and the guy who scored 30 or more points six times in these playoffs alone. Irving disappeared again, Houdini-like, under July Holiday’s […]
How Live Nation and Irving Azoff clinched Dead & Company’s lucrative Las Vegas residency
Live Nation and its former chairman, veteran music mogul Irving Azoff, are quietly tightening their grip on Dead & Company’s lucrative Las Vegas shows amid growing federal antitrust pressure, The Washington Post has learned. Live Nation, which was sued last month by the Justice Department for allegedly profiting from an illegal monopoly on live entertainment, […]
Kyrie Irving regrets flipping off Celtics fans in 2022 incident
The last time Kyrie Irving stepped onto the court at TD Garden, it wasn’t in the playoffs, the Mavericks star acknowledged. Irving said Monday that an incident during the 2022 playoffs in which he gave the middle finger to Celtics fans while still a member of the Nets “doesn’t reflect well on who I am […]
Kenny Smith called Stephen A. Smith over Kyrie Irving criticism
Kenny Smith said he called Stephen A. Smith about his criticism of Kyrie Irving during the 2022 season when the “First Take” host got into an altercation with the Mavericks star. During TNT’s pregame show on Tuesday ahead of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Mavericks and Timberwolves, Kenny explained how he […]
Kyrie Irving trolls Timberwolves’ Game 4 ‘Super Bowl’
Kyrie Irving was having some fun before Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The Mavericks guard was all smiles during warmups at the American Airlines Center in Dallas as he poked fun at the Timberwolves, who were trailing 3-0 in the series heading into Tuesday’s game. “It’s OK. This is their Super Bowl,” Irving […]
Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving power Mavericks to Game 3 win
DALLAS — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks again came up with a string of big plays late on Sunday night to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 and take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. The Mavericks finished with a 14-3 run to clinch their fifth […]
Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving propel Mavericks to Game 1 win over Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks with a strong game, making some crucial shots late, drawing a few fouls and playing some strong defense. The Mavericks may not be favorites in another series, but they stole home court advantage from the Minnesota Timberwolves with this promising start. Doncic scored 15 of his 33 […]
Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving propel Mavericks to Game 3 win over Thunder
DALLAS — Luka Doncic already had a cracked right knee and a sore left ankle after falling hard on his back while scrambling for a loose ball with lead defender Lu Dort. Not only did Doncic steal the ensuing jump ball, but the NBA’s leading scorer chased down the ensuing loose ball, helping the Dallas […]