Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving told reporters that he was "really shocked" and in a "grieving process" right now after the team traded away

Kyrie Irving sat side by side with Luka Doncic on May 18 for a joint news conference after eliminating the Oklahoma City Thunder from the Western Conference semifinals. The superstars showered each other with praise and adoration.

The NBA trade deadline hits at 3 pm Eastern Standard Time in Thursday, and it appears that future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, a 14-time All-Star who ranks eighth all-time in points scored — second among active players only to Lebron James — will remain a member of the Phoenix Suns.