Mavericks may trade Kyrie Irving to build around Cooper Flagg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:51 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks are considering trading Kyrie Irving as they align their roster with rookie Cooper Flagg’s timeline. Under new management, the decision follows the franchise's shift after the departure of former head coach Jason Kidd. While indications suggest the Mavericks are leaning towards retaining Irving, opinions are mixed on his long-term fit due to his age and injury history. A trade could provide financial flexibility and valuable assets in return, reflecting Dallas' need to adjust their approach as they build for the future.
- •Dallas Mavericks are under new management after releasing Jason Kidd.
- •Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz see potential in keeping Kyrie Irving.
- •Irving is on a $118 million contract amid injury concerns.
- •Trade discussions may center around aligning with Cooper Flagg's timeline.
- •Moving Irving could open cap space and secure better draft capital.
- 3:51 PMYahoo Sports — Mavericks predicted to trade $118M injury-prone veteran to align with Cooper Flagg's timeline
"The Cooper Flagg era has begun in Dallas. There is new management and they may decide to part ways with a key veteran to build around Flagg and his timeline.
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