Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Doesn’t Know If He’ll Be Back For 2026 NBA Playoffs

Irving averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists last season in 50 games while shooting 47.3% from the field, 40.1% from beyond the arc and 91.6% from the free-throw line. He turns 34 on March 23, 2026. 

A future Hall of Famer, Irving agreed to a three-year, $119 million contract with the Mavericks this offseason. Dallas drafted Cooper Flagg with the first pick in this year’s draft, so the franchise now has Irving, Flagg, Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson. 

Irving has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets and Mavericks. He’s a nine-time All-Star with career averages of 23.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists. 

Irving helped the Cavaliers win the 2016 championship against the Golden State Warriors. He hit the game-winning shot in Game 7 over Warriors guard Stephen Curry. 

The Mavericks missed the playoffs this year after making the NBA Finals last year. They shockingly traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Davis and Max Christie.