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Mavericks proposed trade plan includes Kyrie Irving going to Celtics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:15 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Mavericks proposed trade plan includes Kyrie Irving going to Celtics

Summary

The Dallas Mavericks are exploring potential changes to their roster amid a transition focused on building around teenager Cooper Flagg. A hypothetical three-team trade has emerged where the Mavericks would send Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics. In return, the Mavericks would acquire Jimmy Butler, several draft picks, and other players. The move is aimed at salary cap relief and future draft capital as the Mavericks shift their approach. Despite trade inquiries, sources indicate that the Mavericks are not actively looking to move Irving at this time.

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•Mavericks are transitioning to focus on Cooper Flagg.
•Hypothetical trade involves Kyrie Irving moving to Celtics.
•Mavericks would receive Jimmy Butler and future draft picks.
•Dallas has resisted trade interest in Irving so far.
•Mavericks aim for salary cap relief with potential changes.

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3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Mavs Proposed to Trade Kyrie Irving Back to Celtics in Massive 3-Team Deal

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The Dallas Mavericks are quickly transitioning with teenage sensation Cooper Flagg as the new face of the franchise. The Mavs took some significant steps toward a winning future this offseason, starting with multiple changes at the top of the organization, as ESPN’s Tim MacMahon outlined.“The major changes made by the Mavericks this offseason were in the […] The post Mavs Proposed to Trade Kyrie Irving Back to Celtics in Massive 3-Team Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
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