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8:50 PM ET, February 7, 2023

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Kristian Winfield / Chicago Tribune:
Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks for package headlined by Spencer Dinwiddie  —  In the end, the Nets decided peace of mind is worth more than a championship.  —  The Nets traded All-Star starter Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks just two days after Irving requested a trade out of Brooklyn …
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Tim Reynolds / Daily News:
Kyrie Irving going from Nets to Mavericks in trade  —  Kyrie Irving is getting his wish.  He's getting traded.  —  And Luka Doncic is getting another All-Star to help him in Dallas.  —  The Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets agreed Sunday on a blockbuster trade: Irving — the super-talented …
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat trading Dedmon, second-round pick to Spurs for tax relief, roster space  —  MIAMI — The Miami Heat on Tuesday reached agreement to trade backup center Dewayne Dedmon and a 2028 second-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs for cash considerations.  —  The deal has not been finalized, with the Heat declining comment.
Discussion: Denver Post, Hoops Rumors and FanSided
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's 3-point shooting continues to be a case of how low can you go  —  MIAMI — Typically, this is the time when the Miami Heat debate whether they will have one or even more participants invited to the All-Star Saturday 3-point contest, previously represented by players such as Duncan Robinson …
Discussion: Denver Post and Boston Herald
Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat attention turns from scouting reports to medical reports amid break
Discussion: Denver Post
Caroline Kubzansky / Chicago Tribune:
Arlington Heights School District 214 considers lobbyist as talks of Bears move and tax deals heat up in Springfield  —  Arlington Heights-based school district officials may look at hiring a lobbyist as talks around possible tax deals for a proposed northwest suburban Chicago Bears stadium heat up in Springfield.
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Chicago Tribune:
Tax plan proposal filed in Springfield that could aid Bears' proposed Arlington Heights development  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 6  —  A rendering released by the Chicago Bears shows the view from the threshold of the proposed stadium of the Arlington Park entertainment district.
Discussion: Mercury News and Denver Post
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
What's behind Mets owner Steve Cohen's record-setting spending  —  NEW YORK — Just outside the window of Steve Cohen's office at Citi Field, a crane peeks its neck high into the air, finishing preparations for the installation of the largest video board ever to grace a baseball stadium.
Jeff Barker / Baltimore Sun:
Parties drop lawsuits in Angelos v. Angelos case over Orioles' owner's fortune  —  The dueling lawsuits over control of the Orioles and other assets of longtime team owner Peter Angelos are being dropped by the parties, according to a court document.  —  It says the suits …
Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Andre Drummond shows out in a 4th-quarter surge that cements a 128-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 28  —  Bulls center Andre Drummond (3) runs down the court after scoring against the Spurs during the fourth quarter on Feb. 6, 2023, at the United Center.
Robert Murray / FanSided:
MLB Insider: SF Giants agree to contract with veteran outfielder  —  The Giants, who have already signed Mitch Haniger and Michael Conforto, have agreed to sign a third veteran outfielder, sources say.  —  Outfielder Stephen Piscotty and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement …
New York Post:
Carlos Beltran leaving YES Network for job in Mets' front office  —  Former Mets great Carlos Beltran is getting another chance with the club.  —  Sources tell The Post the Mets are hiring their former star center fielder to join their front office, where he will work under GM Billy Eppler.
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Fernando Tatis Jr. set to rejoin Padres after missed season  —  SAN DIEGO — Fernando Tatis Jr. spent his Friday out in the community, visiting children at a local elementary school and spending time with members of the United States Marine Corps as part of the San Diego Padres' goodwill tour throughout the city.
Discussion: The Athletic and Associated Press
 
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