Masai Ujiri on Kyrie Irving's impact ahead of Mavericks' season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri expressed enthusiasm about Kyrie Irving's return for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Ujiri highlighted Irving's potential to mentor younger teammates and contribute significantly on the court after missing last season with an ACL injury. In a recent preseason game, Irving scored 17 points in 17 minutes against the Houston Rockets, enhancing hopes for a successful season ahead. Ujiri emphasized that Irving's unique talent can help elevate the team's dynamics as they build a new culture this season.
- •Masai Ujiri is entering his first season as president of the Mavericks.
- •Kyrie Irving missed all of the previous season due to an ACL injury.
- •In his recent game against the Rockets, Irving scored 17 points.
- •Ujiri aims to cultivate a new team culture this season.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Masai Ujiri explains how Kyrie Irving makes all the difference for Mavericks
"Ahead of the 2026-27 season, amid trade speculation surrounding Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving , team president Masai Ujiri is excited for the nine-time All-Star’s comeback season. While some predict the upcoming season will be Irving’s last with the Mavericks , Ujiri said Kyrie can help mentor his young teammates in Dallas. Masai is entering his […] The post Masai Ujiri explains how Kyrie Irving makes all the difference for Mavericks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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