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Durant Trade Falls Through After Irving's Injury Shocks Mavericks

7/25/2025

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Kevin Durant was on the verge of joining the Dallas Mavericks, but trade discussions fell through after Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending ACL injury. NBA insider Brandon Robinson revealed that this setback derailed hopes of uniting Durant, Irving, and Anthony Davis. With a healthy Irving, the Mavericks could have transformed their fate in the Western Conference.

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Kevin Durant was on the verge of joining the Dallas Mavericks, but trade discussions fell through after Kyrie Irving suffered a season-ending ACL injury. NBA insider Brandon Robinson revealed that this setback derailed hopes of uniting Durant, Irving, and Anthony Davis. With a healthy Irving, the Mavericks could have transformed their fate in the Western Conference.