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Best Point Guard Target For Mavs With $5.7 Million MLE

With Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving intending to opt out of his $44 million player option for 2025-26 and sign a three-year, $119 million contract, the Mavs “are expected to open up the $5.7 million taxpayer midlevel exception,” according to ESPN insider Shams Charania.

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Kyrie Irving Delivers 4-Word Message to Mavericks After $119 Million Decision

Kyrie Irving will be staying with the Dallas Mavericks for the near future, agreeing to a nine-figure deal to remain with the franchise. As ESPN's Shams Charania reported in a post on X on Tuesday, Irving declined his player option and instead signed a new three-year deal.

Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / June 25

Report: Kyrie Irving will decline option, sign 3-year, $119M contract

Nine-time All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving will decline his $43 million player option and instead plans to sign a three-year, $119 million contract to remain with the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN reported on Tuesday night.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 25

Mavericks rumors: D’Angelo Russell, Malcolm Brogdon name dropped as free agent targets

On Tuesday, it was reported that the Dallas Mavericks have come to terms with Kyrie Irving on a contract extension, with Irving declining his $43 million player option for next season to sign a three-year, $119 million deal.

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Malcolm Brogdon News / Hoops Wire / June 25

Mavericks Linked To D’Angelo Russell, Malcolm Brogdon

The Dallas Mavericks need someone to run the offense while they wait for Kyrie Irving to return from a torn ACL. That may not be until January, or beyond.

Dallas Mavericks News / Last Word On Sports / June 24

Mavs Make $119 Million Commitment To Hall Of Famer

The Dallas Mavericks and Kyrie Irving have agreed to a new long-term contract, with the future Hall of Fame guard set to earn $119 million over the next three seasons, per ESPN’s Shams Charania (h/t SportsCenter on X).

NBA News / The SportsRush / June 25

Mark Cuban Responds To Cooper Flagg Delving In Advice From His Mom Following LeBron James-Based Milestone

Cooper Flagg is on the verge of making history. He’s widely projected to be the No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft, and when it happens, he’ll become the youngest player to be drafted first overall since LeBron James in 2003.

Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Wire / June 24

Latest On Kyrie Irving’s Contract Extension With Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is declining his $43 million player option and plans to re-sign with Dallas on a three-year, $119 million contract in free agency, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Kyrie Irving Makes Decision on Mavericks Future: Report

The Dallas Mavericks have had a topsy turvy run since their 2024 NBA Finals berth. Then anchored by five-time All-NBA superstar guard Luka Doncic and nine-time All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, Dallas had reconfigured its depth to best suit that dynamic duo.

Kyrie Irving News / Yardbarker / June 24

Why Mavs' big decision on Kyrie Irving is best for both sides

Why Mavericks' big decision on Kyrie Irving is best for both team and player

Kyrie Irving was averaging 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists last season before his injury.

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Kyrie Irving to decline option, get massive extension from Mavericks

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Kyrie Irving News / Hoops Rumors / June 24

Mavericks' Irving to decline option, re-sign on three-year deal

Mavericks' Kyrie Irving to decline option, re-sign on three-year deal

The nine-time All-Star is recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee, which he injured in early March.

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Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 24

Mavericks predicted to shockingly trade $189 million star

The Dallas Mavericks are no stranger to bold trades, and they could look to make another one or two as they attempt to build their roster around Cooper Flagg and the future.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24

How Cooper Flagg’s ‘inner circle’ feel about Mavericks

With Cooper Flagg likely going to the Dallas Mavericks with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, with the first round starting on Wednesday, the latest report details how the people around the prospect feel about the organization.

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Anthony Davis News / Fadeaway World / June 24

Dallas Mavericks Urged To Trade Anthony Davis This Offseason

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the basketball world by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February. The Mavericks got a package centered around Anthony Davis in the deal, but they're now being urged to part with him.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hardwood Heroics / June 24

Dallas Mavericks Linked With 40-Year-Old Guard in Free Agency, Per Insider

Cooper Flagg may not be the only addition the Dallas Mavericks make this offseason, as they’re reportedly in the market for soon-to-be free agent Chris Paul, who has thought about retiring from the game of basketball.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23

Mavericks ink Daniel Gafford to a huge three-year extension

The Dallas Mavericks brought out their checkbook to keep Daniel Gafford in Texas.

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Dwight Powell News / Dallas Hoops Journal / June 23

Sources: Dallas Mavericks’ Dwight Powell Exercises Player Option Ahead of Deadline

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell exercised his $4 million player option for the 2025–26 season ahead of the June 24 deadline, sources told DallasHoopsJournal.com.