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DALLAS, TX - MARCH 17: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball before playing against the Denver Nuggets at American Airlines Center on March 17, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by d
DALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks have secured a major victory this offseason, with nine-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving reportedly declining his $43 million player option to sign a new three-year, $119 million contract with the team.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the deal, which includes a player option for the 2027-28 season, solidifies Irving's commitment to the Mavericks and paves the way for continued championship contention alongside Anthony Davis.
Irving averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists over his 50 games played last season.
New-look Mavericks
Big picture view:
Irving's new deal is a cornerstone of a significantly re-shaped Mavericks team that made it to the NBA finals just one season ago.
Dallas acquired All-NBA big man Anthony Davis in the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in February.
Irving and Davis only played one game together before both their seasons were cut short in Dallas by injuries, but the Mavericks envision the soon-to-be 14-year veteran as a crucial defensive anchor and offensive threat to play alongside Irving and Dallas' future No. 1 overall pick.
Adding to this new direction, the Mavericks defied the odds by winning the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, securing the coveted No. 1 overall pick.
All signs point to Duke phenom Cooper Flagg being the selection.
Dallas' future No. 1 overall pick
Dig deeper:
Flagg, an 18-year-old forward who garnered national college Player of the Year honors, is widely considered a generational talent.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by ESPN's Shams Charania. Additional information was provided by Basketball Reference.
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