Kyrie Irving impresses Mavericks coach Dusty May in workout session
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 1:53 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Mavericks head coach Dusty May praised Kyrie Irving after observing his workout on July 10, 2026. May likened the performance to 'watching Picasso paint a picture' during their conversation. Irving is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in March 2025 but is expected to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season. The Mavericks recently retooled their roster, drafting three players and acquiring Santi Aldama. Last season, the team finished with a 26-56 record and is looking for improvement under May's leadership.
- •Dusty May enters debut season as Mavericks head coach.
- •Kyrie Irving expected to return for the 2026-27 season.
- •Mavericks drafted Morez Johnson and Sergio De Larrea in the first round.
- •Team finished last season with a 26-56 record.
- •May previously led Michigan Wolverines to a national championship.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Dusty May is excited to be working with Kyrie Irving after seeing him in a workout
- 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — Kyrie Irving impresses Mavericks coach Dusty May: “Watching Picasso”
"Dusty May is entering his debut NBA season as head coach. While he’s facing a daunting task, having a talented Dallas Mavericks roster, including the returning Kyrie Irving, will make his job easier. The former Michigan coach saw the superstar…
"Kyrie Irving seems ready to play for May and the Mavericks in the 2026-27 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 3:21 AMDusty May is excited to be working with Kyrie Irving after seeing him in a workout
Kyrie Irving seems ready to play for May and the Mavericks in the 2026-27 season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 1:53 AMKyrie Irving impresses Mavericks coach Dusty May: “Watching Picasso”
Dusty May is entering his debut NBA season as head coach. While he’s facing a daunting task, having a talented Dallas Mavericks roster, including the returning Kyrie Irving, will make his job easier. The former Michigan coach saw the superstar…
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