Instead of joining LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Irving is headed from theBrooklyn Netsto theDallas Mavericks.
The news was first reported by the Athletic.
Irving is averaging 27.1 points, 5.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds and was named to the all-star team.
Kyrie Irving at Brooklyn Nets media dayDustin Satloff/Getty Images
He also missed two-thirds of last season due to his refusal to adhere to New Yorks COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
TheNBAtrade deadline was Thursday, putting pressure on the Nets for a quick move.
Irving threatened to sit out the rest of the season if he wasnt dealt.
