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Sources: Star Nets guard Kyrie Irving traded to the Mavericks

 The Brooklyn Nets have traded Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks for Dorian Finney-Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, an unprotected 2029 first-round pick, and second-round picks in 2027 and 2029. The Nets plan to use the acquired picks, including their 2027 first-round pick via the Philadelphia 76ers, in further trades to improve their roster. The Lakers and Nets had discussed possible trades for Irving, but the Mavericks' package offered a better chance for the Nets to improve their roster around Kevin Durant and acquire more draft picks.

The trade is expected to provide the Mavericks with a talented ball-handler in Irving who has a proven track record of success in the league, while the Nets will receive a solid forward in Finney-Smith and the opportunity to improve their roster through the draft picks acquired in the trade. The move is likely to have a significant impact on both teams as they look to make a push for the playoffs and compete for a championship. The trade deadline is approaching, and it will be interesting to see if the Nets use their acquired picks to make additional moves and further strengthen their roster.

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