The NBA world is buzzing with the latest trade news after the trade deadline on February 9 expired recently! The Brooklyn Nets had agreed to send their All-Star guard Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks in a recent blockbuster trade. This marks a significant change for both teams and is sure to have far-reaching impacts on the league. As everyone tries to wrap their heads around this trade, the experts are weighing in with their opinions. In the latest Shaq podcast, the discussions were heated as the panel shared their thoughts on the major move.?

According to a widely circulated rumor in NBA circles, Nets owner Joe Tsai allegedly traded Kyrie Irving to the Mavericks instead of the Lakers to spite the Nets star on his way out. Meanwhile, the Shaq Podcast discussed how Kyrie shot himself in the foot while negotiating with the Nets’ management.

The Kyrie Irving trade drama: Did Kyrie shoot himself in the foot?

It is no secret that Kyrie Irving was hoping to join the Los Angeles Lakers to play alongside his Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai was not interested in facilitating the transfer. This led to speculations that Irving might have shot himself in the foot by letting his intentions be too apparent.

As the experts weigh in on the Kyrie Irving trade, the latest edition of the?Big Shaq podcast shed some light on the situation. Special guest Josiah Johnson stated, while discussing the situation, ?I’m optimistic that it doesn’t. I feel like you know from all reports Kyrie wanted to go to the Lakers. I don’t blame him. I feel he should have played the Jedi mind trick on Joe Tsai and been like look you can send me anywhere you want just don’t send me with LeBron and A.D. I’m just not feeling L.A, it don’t really fit my wavelength and my aura and all that good stuff.??

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Johnson explained that if Kyrie had shown a lack of interest in LA, the Nets top brass would’ve traded him there to affront him. He also expressed curiosity to see if the Dallas Mavericks end up giving Irving the four-year deal he was reportedly seeking.

Kyrie’s fresh start with the Dallas Mavericks

Kyrie Irving’s trade to the Dallas Mavericks marks the beginning of a new chapter in his NBA career. Despite his successful time with the Brooklyn Nets, Irving sought a change and found it with the Mavericks. In exchange for the All-Star guard, the Mavericks gave up Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, and future draft picks.

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The Kyrie Irving trade marks a new chapter for both the Brooklyn Nets and the Dallas Mavericks. Despite not ending up with the Lakers, Irving’s talent and leadership will undoubtedly make a significant impact on his new team.