Mark Cuban emphasizes communication with Kyrie Irving amid trade discussions
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 10:50 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Mark Cuban stated that the Dallas Mavericks should prioritize asking Kyrie Irving about his future as trade rumors circulate. Irving's name has appeared in offseason trade talks while the Mavericks reorganize their front office. Cuban acknowledged Irving's contributions, including leading Dallas to the Finals. Sources express skepticism about Irving's presence on the roster for the upcoming season, with potential trade interests from teams like Minnesota. The Mavericks face three possible paths regarding Irving's future: retaining him, honoring his trade preferences, or pursuing maximum return in a deal.
- •Cuban believes in discussing Irving's preferences first.
- •Irving averaged 27.0 points post-trade in 2023.
- •Mavericks are undergoing front office changes.
- •Trade discussions include potential fits like Minnesota.
- •Three paths for Irving's future are being considered.
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Cuban Sends Plea to Mavs About Case of Kyrie Irving as 9-Time All-Star’s Name Gets Dragged Into Trade Rumors
- 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Mark Cuban shares how Mavericks should treat Kyrie Irving amid growing trade rumors
"The Dallas Mavericks are entering a new era and placing greater emphasis on building around Cooper Flagg. This new chapter began during the 2025-26 season when the franchise moved on from several veterans. However, the team retained Kyrie Irving, who opted to sit out the entire season to focus on recovering from a knee injury. [...]
"Mark Cuban believes the Mavericks should handle Kyrie Irving’s future with one simple starting point: ask him what he wants. That matters because Irving’s name has surfaced in offseason trade discussions while Dallas reshapes its front office around Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 10:50 AMMark Cuban Sends Plea to Mavs About Case of Kyrie Irving as 9-Time All-Star’s Name Gets Dragged Into Trade Rumors
The Dallas Mavericks are entering a new era and placing greater emphasis on building around Cooper Flagg. This new chapter began during the 2025-26 season when the franchise moved on from several veterans. However, the team retained Kyrie Irving, who opted to sit out the entire season to focus on recovering from a knee injury. [...]
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 2:43 PMMark Cuban shares how Mavericks should treat Kyrie Irving amid growing trade rumors
Mark Cuban believes the Mavericks should handle Kyrie Irving’s future with one simple starting point: ask him what he wants. That matters because Irving’s name has surfaced in offseason trade discussions while Dallas reshapes its front office around Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz.
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