The news of Kyrie Irving's torn ACL has reverberated around the NBA and the general response from fellow players indicates how well-liked Irving is around the league. This includes Kevin Durant's comments on the matter;

Kevin Durant's trade market could shift after Kyrie Irving's ACL injury, adding uncertainty to the Dallas Mavericks' plans.

PHOENIX — Following a 34-point effort in the Phoenix Suns’ huge comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday, superstar forward Kevin Durant had an emotional response in his postgame press conference when asled about his former teammate Kyrie Irving tearing his ACL.

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Kevin Durant could be on the move again this offseason, and there is a chance that the Mavericks want to pursue him. Fans are not happy right now, but bringing a star like Durant in could fix things. A healthy Mavericks team with Durant could be special.

The Dallas Mavericks' interest in Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, both before and after the trade deadline, has been "overstated," NBA insider Marc Stein reported in The Stein Line. According to Stein,

The Dallas Mavericks have snowballed into a pit of despair in the last six weeks, and the latest power rankings are beginning to reflect that. NBA.com writer John Schuhmann has the Mavericks at No. 22 in his latest edition,

It makes too much sense for the Dallas Mavericks not to shoot their shot and trade for Kevin Durant this offseason.

Kyrie Irving took to social media to share a video of his free throws from the game he tore his ACL, accompanied by a heartfelt message.