Dallas Mavericks do not plan to trade Kyrie Irving this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks intend to retain Kyrie Irving for the 2026-27 season despite circulating trade rumors involving the Miami Heat. While the Heat have sought to add backcourt scoring following the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, team insiders indicate that Dallas continues to reject external interest in the guard. Irving, who sat out last season due to an ACL injury, is viewed by the Mavericks as a primary contributor alongside Cooper Flagg. Although speculation regarding a midseason move persists, the organization currently prioritizes a competitive roster for the upcoming campaign. Dallas holds no control over its first-round pick this season, providing an incentive to remain in the playoff race rather than entering a full rebuild.
- •Kyrie Irving returns to the Dallas lineup after missing the 2025-26 season with an ACL injury.
- •The Mavericks have denied trade interest from outside organizations throughout the offseason.
- •Dallas currently intends to compete for a playoff spot with Cooper Flagg.
- •Trade discussions for Irving may be revisited by the Mavericks near the midseason deadline.
- •The Heat remain active in seeking backcourt scoring to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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"Kyrie Irving will be back for the 2026-27 season after missing last season recovering from an ACL injury. His position with the Dallas Mavericks remains strong enough to keep him with the franchise. Trade talks have been speculated, with the likes of the Miami Heat being viewed as a possible destination for the former NBA […] The post Miami Heat Get New Kyrie Irving Trade Update as Star Expected to Near Move appeared first on HEAVY.
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