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Irving trade official as Mavs essentially start season over

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic grabs his right foot after an awkward fall during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Dallas. Doncic left the game shortly afterward with a right heel contusion. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) attempts a three-point shot as New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) and forward Herbert Jones (5) defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Dallas. Doncic would leave the game shortly afterwards with a right heel contusion. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

FILE - Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving reacts during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in New York. All-Star guard Kyrie Irving has asked the Nets for a trade. He made the request after talks about a new contract did not go to his liking, a person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because talks were to remain private. It was first reported by ESPN and The Athletic. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Irving trade official as Mavs essentially start season over