Brooklyn Nets Trade Kyrie Irving to Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, Draft Picks

The Brooklyn Nets have traded Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 first-round pick, and two second-round picks in 2027 and 2029, the teams announced Monday.

The move comes after Irving requested a trade from the Nets last week and was granted his wish. Irving had been with the Nets since 2019, but his tenure in Brooklyn was marred by injuries, off-court issues, and a lack of team success.

The Nets are getting back a solid player in Dinwiddie, who was with the team from 2016 to 2021. Dinwiddie is a good scorer and playmaker who can help fill the void left by Irving. Finney-Smith is a good defender who can also hit threes.

The Mavericks are getting a superstar in Irving, who is one of the best scorers in the NBA. Irving is a four-time All-Star and has won a championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is also one of the most popular players in the league.

The trade is a win-win for both teams. The Nets get a solid player back in Dinwiddie and they get rid of a player who was a headache. The Mavericks get a superstar in Irving, who can help them compete for a championship.