As for Friday's game against the Kings, the Mavericks will be missing not only Doncic, but recent departures Dorian Finney-Smith and Spencer Dinwiddie - who were traded to Brooklyn as part of the Irving acquisition.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nba/article-11738003/Luka-Doncic-hails-amazing-new-teammate-Kyrie-Irving-likely-debut-Saturday.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

General manager Nico Harrison’s second blockbuster deal for Dallas didn’t provide the spark of his first — a 2022 trade that sent Kristaps Porzingis to Washington and gave the Mavs a key playoff contributor in Spencer Dinwiddie.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/nba/2023/07/01/kyrie-irving-mavericks-re-sign-nba-free-agency-news-rumors-contract-details/

“I don’t think there’s many players in the league that can guard him one-on-one,” Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie said.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/01/giannis-antetokounmpo-dominates-bucks-win-15th-straight-and-hand-nets-5th-loss-in-last-6-games/

Now back after a strong camp, Simmons has dislodged Spencer Dinwiddie from the point guard spot.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/10/10/ben-simmons-passes-eye-test-in-nets-preseason-opener/

… Simpson is tied for 24th on CU’s career assists list with 219. He needs three to pass Dom Collier for 23rd and eight to match Spencer Dinwiddie for 22nd.

Source: https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/11/25/game-day-notes-kj-simpson-looks-to-bounce-back-as-cu-buffs-host-iona/

The Nets attempted to rope a third team into the Mavericks deal and reroute Spencer Dinwiddie and draft capital elsewhere to bring in an impact player, but ultimately, they declared the trade official 90 minutes ahead of tip-off against the Clippers.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/02/06/vaughn-not-concerned-about-durants-commitment-after-irving-trade-kevin-just-wants-to-win/