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Kyrie Irving claps back at Mavericks fans booing him: 'If the fans wanna change places ... be my guest'

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Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Dallas Mavericks made a blockbuster deal at the trade deadline by acquiring Kyrie Irving in hopes of a deep playoff run.

But things haven't gone well since Kyrie arrived in Texas. The Mavs are 8-12 since they acquired the eight-time All-Star, and when he's on the floor, they are 6-8.

The Mavs were 29-26 before the trade. When Irving shares the floor with fellow superstar Luka Doncic, the Mavs are 3-7. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks walks up the court during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center March 24, 2023, in Dallas, Texas.  (Sam Hodde/Getty Images) After Dallas lost its third game in a row Friday, Irving heard boos from his own home crowd.

It isn't the first time Irving's been booed in his 12-year career, but seldom has he been booed by home fans. The Brooklyn Nets' faithful booed him shortly after he requested a trade.

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