Kyrie Irving Trade Buzz Heats Up Ahead of Mavs Training Camp
Dallas is building around Cooper Flagg, and now NBA insiders are questioning how much longer Kyrie Irving fits into their future.
The Dallas Mavericks are set to begin their 2026-27 NBA season with a new regime. Masai Ujiri now leads as president of basketball operations, while Dusty May has taken over as head coach following Jason Kidd's departure. Fans are eager for a turnaround following the trade of Luka Doncic, but the team's young talent is leaving questions about Kyrie Irving's future.
ESPN's Tim MacMahon suggested that Irving could be a trade candidate ahead of the NBA's trade deadline. He noted that Irving filled the same role he did during Luka Doncic's tenure as a co-star and vocal leader. However, MacMahon acknowledged the question surrounding how long fans can expect Irving to stay, as the Mavericks are rebuilding around 19-year-old prodigy Cooper Flagg.
Despite his love for Dallas and the experience in the city, Irving's future remains uncertain. The team is expected to open training camp soon, and it will be interesting to see how Ujiri and May integrate Flagg into the rotation and whether Irving's role will evolve. Irving, 34 years old and due to earn around $39.5 million this season, will have a $42.4 million player option for the 2027-28 season before his contract ends.
With the Mavericks entering the season with one of the youngest rosters in the league and a new front office and coaching staff, the future of Irving and the team's rebuilding process will be a topic of interest.
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