‘Notable’ Dallas Mavericks change which could potentially point to a Kyrie Irving exit
There have been questions about Kyrie Irving’s future with the Dallas Mavericks, and an NBA insider thinks a recent change might suggest it could happen. Kyrie Irving’s time with the Dallas Mavericks has already seen the team make a run to the NBA Finals.
Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Phil Handy is reportedly departing the team to join the Philadelphia 76ers, which has led NBA insider Marc Stein to consider it a notable change regarding Kyrie Irving's future with the franchise. Irving and Handy have a long-standing relationship, having been teammates on the Cleveland Cavaliers when the team won the championship in 2016.
Despite this, the Mavericks have reportedly rebuffed trade interest from other teams in regards to Irving. Stein suggests that the departure of another Irving ally could indicate that the team may be willing to let the 9-time All-Star go. The situation surrounding Irving's future with the Mavericks remains uncertain, and his decision will likely depend on how the 2026-27 regular season unfolds for the team.
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