The Dallas Mavericks could receive trade offers they would find difficult to turn down for Kyrie Irving if the veteran guard demonstrates that he remains an All-Star-caliber player, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer.
Irving returned to action on October 11 in Dallas’ preseason game against the Houston Rockets in Macao, recording 17 points, three assists and two rebounds in 22 minutes. He shot 6-for-13 from the field, made two of six three-point attempts and converted all three of his free throws as the Mavericks won 132-115.
The performance marked Irving’s first game since suffering a torn ACL in March 2025. His recovery and ability to sustain his production over a larger sample size could influence how rival teams evaluate his trade value.
Irving, 34, is in the second season of a three-year, $118 million contract that includes a player option for the final year. His contractual situation and performance after the knee injury will be important considerations for any team exploring a potential deal.
The Mavericks’ direction has also fueled questions about Irving’s long-term future in Dallas. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Marc Spears previously reported that teams around the NBA were monitoring the situation as the franchise builds around Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and the reigning Rookie of the Year.
MacMahon said on ESPN’s NBA Today in September that the question around the league was how long the fit between Irving and Dallas would last. He also stressed that the Mavericks value the veteran guard and that Irving has enjoyed his time with the organization.
Spears suggested that new team president Masai Ujiri’s relationship with Irving could become relevant if the guard eventually decides Dallas is no longer the right destination.
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Across his first two seasons with Dallas, Irving averaged 25.2 points per game. He scored 25.6 points per contest in 2023-24, when he shot 49.7% overall and 41.1% from beyond the arc.
