Forget that fever dream of Kyrie Irving reuniting with LeBron James for one last charge at a championship.
Irving took the path of least resistance, agreeing to return to the Dallas Mavericks for a three-year, $126 million deal, his agent confirmed. Even though his play there didn’t result in a playoffs appearance for the Mavs, Irving decided that he needs to run it back with fellow star guard Luka Dončić. The dynamic duo went only 5-11 when both played together
Irving, 31, is an eight-time All-Star. He has career averages of 23.4 points and 5.7 assists, including 27.1 points and 5.5 assists per game last season for the Brooklyn Nets and the Mavs..
The Los Angeles Lakers had an important, albeit less impactful, signing to announce. They’re bringing back forward Rui Hachimura on a three-year, $51 million deal, and signed guard Gabe Vincent from the Miami Heat to a three-year, $33 million contract.
The Lakers also signed forward Cam Reddish, who averaged 11 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 20 games for the Trail Blazers after being traded to Portland from New York.
Taurean Prince is also joining the Lake Show. The seven-year NBA veteran averaged 9.1 points last year for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Elsewhere, guard Fred VanVleet agreed to a deal with the Houston Rockets for three years and $130 million, while the Golden State Warriors are bringing back Draymond Green on a four-year, $100 million deal.
