Kyrie Irving draws rivals’ attention, Mavericks have no plans to move him

Plenty of teams would like a chance to trade for Kyrie Irving. The Mavericks have given them little reason to expect one. Neither Irving nor Dallas has shown a desire to split, and a deal before February’s deadline is not currently expected, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Rival executives view Irving as the player who could most significantly alter the playoff race if he became available. Irving, meanwhile, has made clear that he wants his teammates focused on what the Mavericks are building. “I think we heard a lot of the noise before the season and some of...