Irving moved into 27th in NBA history with 1,828 made three-pointers, passing LA Lakers legend and Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, someone Irving saw as a mentor and a friend. Irving w

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.

Kyrie Irving may have returned to the court Friday to help the Dallas Mavericks defeat top-seeded Oklahoma City, but his ongoing back injury will require rest in some instances. Irving missing Wednesday’s controversial loss to the New Orleans Pelicans was an example of him taking a night off to manage a bulging disc in his back.

Less than three weeks away from the NBA trade deadline, Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson's list of suitors is coming into focus. Per NBA insider

Elsewhere, the Pelicans are receiving little interest in Brandon Ingram and shutting down calls about Herb Jones

The Brooklyn Nets are being watched by the rest of the league as a potential seller at the NBA Trade Deadline. Any contender should keep their eye on the Nets and see what their availability levels are for veteran forward Cam Johnson,