The Latest Breaking News from Jason Kidd

Kyrie Irving misses Mavs practice for personal reasons; Luka Doncic out Saturday vs. Grizzlies

DALLAS — Mavericks star trade acquisition Kyrie Irving did not practice with the team Friday for personal reasons, coach Jason Kidd said after the workout.

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2023

Luka Doncic’s injury and looming suspension risk derailing Mavericks’ playoff push

DALLAS — Don’t think Mavericks star Luka Doncic had an ulterior motive Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans when he followed a physical drive to the basket with a shout at officials for not calling an and-one foul.

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2023

Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic lead Mavericks over Utah to avert disastrous end to homestand

DALLAS -- Facing the possibility of finishing a supposedly pivotal six-game home stand with a rotten 2-4 record or a less-crummy 3-3, the Mavericks dug deep Tuesday night and eked out the latter.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

Dallas Mavericks’ success won’t be defined by Kyrie or Luka, but their ability to do this.

DALLAS — The NBA isn’t exactly in a defense-heavy era, but the Dallas Mavericks are pushing those limits.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023

Dawn of Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving era spoiled by Mavericks overtime loss to Kings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Even 1,700 miles from home, Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd sensed the palpable excitement back in North Texas.

Tribune News Service · Feb 12, 2023

Clutch Kyrie Irving leads Mavs past Kings’ late surge for another Luka Doncic-less win

Most importantly for the clutch-weary free-throw-shooting Mavericks, he hit both of his foul shots, cushioning Dallas’ 122-114 victory and ensuring the Kings’ torrent fourth-quarter comeback attempt didn’t completely erase a once-24-point advantage.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023

Christian Wood, Tim Hardaway Jr. still Mavericks after trade deadline — but for how long?

DALLAS — As clocks in Dallas ticked toward 2 p.m. Thursday — and those in the Mavericks’ Los Angeles hotel approached noon — all attention temporarily diverted from the hoopla surrounding Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic’s new partnership.

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023

Kyrie Irving delivers glimpses of dominance in dress rehearsal as Mavs power past Clippers

LOS ANGELES — This, supposedly, merely was the precursor. The teaser. The prequel to the blockbuster.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023

Kyrie Irving: ‘I felt very disrespected’ in Brooklyn

Former Nets star Kyrie Irving said he felt disrespected by the way he was treated in Brooklyn, which is ultimately why he requested the trade that sent him to the Dallas Mavericks days ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. NBA trade deadline.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023

Mavericks ‘steal one’ against Jazz without Luka Doncic, newly-acquired Kyrie Irving

SALT LAKE CITY — The Mavericks played the Utah Jazz on Monday night without superstar Luka Doncic … and new trade focal point Kyrie Irving … and trade departees Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith … and injured forward Maxi Kleber.

Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023