Kyrie Irving — an expert in rivalries — agreed that the Thunder and Mavericks have become arch-nemesis. “It’s personal. I think it’s the start of a healthy rivalry," Irving said. "... We’re gonna be seeing them a lot over the next few years so it’s good that you set the precedent now what it’s gonna be like.

A lot of this stems back to the 2024 playoffs when Dallas beat the top-seeded Thunder in the second round in six games, but this is becoming one of the best rivalries in the NBA, and Kyrie Irving had an up-close view of all of it.

The 32-year-old doesn’t anticipate he’ll need surgery. He said he will “most likely” be available to play Wednesday in New Orleans.

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been ruled out of Wednesday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, who are similarly resting power forward Zion Williamson.

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA matchup at the Frost Bank Center on Monday, January 20th. WATCH: Mavericks vs Hornets Live | St

Kyrie Irving made his thoughts known about the trade that sent him from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks.

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Kyrie Irving got brutally honest on the Mavericks' brewing rivalry with the Thunder after Friday night's game.

Kyrie Irving’s Dallas Mavericks (23-19) and the Charlotte Hornets (10-28) hit the court at Spectrum Center on Monday, January 20, starting at 12:00 PM ET.Their last time out, the Mavericks

Austin Rivers played against many incredible players in his 11 seasons in the NBA and believes Kyrie Irving was the best he ever had to guard. During an interview with Overtime, Rivers explained why Irving was even more difficult to defend than someone like LeBron James.

The streaking Charlotte Hornets welcome the Dallas Mavericks to the Queen City for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee as they continue to adjust to life without Brandon Miller. Charlotte, winners of two straight and three of their last four,