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Teammates fling water onto Max Strus following his game-winner.

Dallas Mavericks v Cleveland Cavaliers

You Need Someone To Huck It On Up There

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San Antonio Spurs v Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks Are Huge, Healthy, And On A Roll

Mark Cuban Is In Loser Mode Showing Texts

The Dallas Mavericks Now Emit The Stench Of Death

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 13: (L-R) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving watch first-half play against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Memphis Grizzlies v Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks Are Running Out Of Time To Become Normal

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Patrick Mahomes about to complete a pass while leading his team to (spoiler alert) a win in Super Bowl 57.

Super Bowl LVII – Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles

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The Boston Scott Prop Bet And Windows That Don’t Exist

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Minnesota Timberwolves v Dallas Mavericks

Kyrie Irving And Luka Doncic Are Still Figuring It Out

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Kyrie Irving Deleted His Apology For Sharing Antisemitic Movie [Update]

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Kyrie Irving Is Now The Mavericks’ Problem

LeBron James and Kyrie Irving shake hands.

For The Lakers, Kyrie Irving Would Be A Risk Worth Taking

Now Kyrie Irving Wants Out Of Brooklyn

When It’s Just Basketball, It’s Just Basketball


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Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 20, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. His back it to the camera, and around him everything else is dark.

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Antisemitism Isn’t Going Away Just Because The NBA Is Moving On

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New York Knicks v Brooklyn Nets

Perfectly Average Knicks Season Ends

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Owner/CEO Of The Indianapolis Colts Jim Irsay Hosts Reception Celebrating 100th Birthday Of Late Literary Pioneer Jack Kerouac

Everyone Is Just Going For It, With Bomani Jones

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Chicago Bulls v Brooklyn Nets

Kyrie Irving Did This To Himself

Kyrie Irving on the bench during a Nets game, seemingly staring thoughtfully at The Distraction logo, as if trying to determine its haplogroup.

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The Dipshit’s Gambit, With Rohan Nadkarni

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 31, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The image is zoomed in on his face, which is turned to one side, and behind him is all black.

There’s Nothing Worth Defending About Kyrie Irving Spreading Antisemitism

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 31: Head Coach Steve Nash of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on October 31, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Indiana Pacers v Brooklyn Nets

Just What The Hell Is Going On In Brooklyn?

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If The Lakers Are In Hell, The Nets Are Somewhere Worse

The Nets In Their Present Form Have Already Worn Us Out

Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics – Game One

Report: Kyrie Irving, Not A Normal Person, To Lead Us Into Tomorrow

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Kyrie Irving attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images,)

2022 BET Awards – Arrivals

So I Guess We’re Doing This Again

Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets – Game Four

Fine, Let’s Talk About Kevin Durant All Summer

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 25: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts in the first half against the Boston Celtics during Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center on April 25, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The Nets’ Making Was Their Undoing

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