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5 thoughts from Mavericks-Pacers: Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving combine for 78 in dynamic win • Nov. 10, 2026, 12:03 AM ET (Dallas Morning News)
Kyrie Irving, once an NBA Cup skeptic, has become a believer - The Athletic • Nov. 9, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (New York Times)
Flagg's rough night credited to Kings' game plan. The Mavs star will have to get used to it • Nov. 3, 2026, 4:33 PM ET (Dallas Morning News)
Watch: Mavericks insider recaps Dallas' surprising loss to winless Sacramento • Nov. 3, 2026, 1:31 AM ET (Dallas Morning News)
Mavs' long-awaited duo of Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg finally able to showcase budding chemistry • Oct. 31, 2026, 6:57 PM ET (Dallas Morning News)

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Also Known As Kyrie Andrew Irving
Born March 23, 1993 (age 33) • Melbourne • Australia

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