Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving is unlikely to be traded despite drawing serious interest from rival teams across the league, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.
- The Mavericks sit at 7-5 and 10th in the Western Conference, impacting the team’s long-term trade deadline calculus.
The Mavericks have started the season with a 7-5 record, placing them 10th in a competitive Western Conference. Some observers anticipated a slower start due to questions surrounding Irving’s return following a torn ACL that forced him to miss all of last year.
Irving has performed well upon his return, averaging nearly 22 points per contest while shooting close to 48 percent from the field and 40 percent from beyond the 3-point arc. Those numbers have made him one of the most sought-after trade targets on the market for win-now teams.
“All in all, I’d lean strongly toward Irving staying put at this point. Yet when you talk to rival teams about players who would truly change the playoff picture if they were dealt, and who are widely expected to generate serious interest because of that belief, Irving still tops the list. Never mind that the Mavericks, and Irving for that matter, have shown no signs of wanting a split. Quite the opposite, in fact,” Amick writes.
Irving is playing on an expiring contract that includes a $42 million player option for next year. While other franchises continue calling Dallas to gauge availability, the front office has shown no interest in moving him.
The backcourt pairing with Cooper Flagg has meshed well, providing a stabilizing presence as Dallas attempts to balance veteran leadership with younger pieces. Last season, Flagg was forced to log minutes at point guard due to roster limitations, making Irving’s presence vital for his ongoing development.
| Metric | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Team Record | 7-5 |
| Conference Standing | 10th |
| Net Rating Rank | 16th |
| Points Per Game (Irving) | ~22 PPG |
Dallas currently holds the 16th-best net rating in the NBA under first-time NBA coach Dusty May.
While the Mavericks have no immediate plans to alter their core, everything depends on future offers and where the team sits in the standings when the trade window inches closer. For now, Irving remains a piece of the franchise’s immediate playoff ambitions.
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