Kyrie Irving

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving entered training camp with no restrictions from the ACL tear in his left knee that forced him to miss all of last season, according to an Associated Press story. Irving began Friday’s media day interview by calling the injury “probably the best thing that happened to me” because it provided time […]

Mavericks There’s plenty of talk about Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg heading into the season, and rightfully so. They’re the Mavericks’ anchors. But Naji Marshall sounds as if he believes he can be an X-factor — particularly from the perimeter. “Nothing but net threes. That’s it, gonna make me unstoppable,” Marshall told reporters at media […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Nets, D’Angelo Russell, Darryn Peterson, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Kyrie Irving expressed love for his city but came short of saying he expects to retire a Dallas Maverick amid trade rumors surrounding him ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

The Duke basketball program hasn’t won an NCAA title since 2015 but they’ve produced NBA stars including Cooper Flagg, whose height became a surprise topic recently. Flagg will team up with two fellow former Blue Devils stars, media day fan Dereck Lively II and Kyrie Irving, this season in Dallas with the Mavericks. The trio […] The post Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg highlight Mavericks picture that Duke basketball fans will love appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dereck Lively II provided an encouraging update on his injury recovery during Mavericks media day on Friday, describing an offseason centered on patience, conditioning and gradually returning to basketball activities. “It’s been a lot of focus, a lot of days in the gym, a lot of hard days working,” Lively said. “It’s been ups and […] The post Dereck Lively provides injury recovery update appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Kyrie Irving said he is under no physical restrictions from the torn ACL in his left knee that sidelined him 19 months ago, an injury that he called "probably the best thing that happened to me."

At long last, Dallas Mavericks Media Day arrived on Friday, meaning that training camp will begin soon after, and the NBA preseason and regular season are officially right around the corner as well. One key storyline for the Mavs this season is the return of Kyrie Irving, who missed the entire 2025-26 season with a torn ACL. During that missed season, Irving took on more of a player-coach role, and he spoke about that experience on Friday morning. “It was quite interesting coming into practic...

Sergio de Larrea is looking forward to learning from Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg and the rest of the Dallas Mavericks during his rookie season, with the 25th overall pick particularly excited about developing his game alongside Irving. “Probably to learn from everybody, you know, Kyrie, Cooper, but not just only for these two, for everybody. […] The post Sergio de Larrea on learning from Kyrie Irving and playing fast appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Dusty May outlined his approach to coaching the Dallas Mavericks, working with Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg, and building a new team identity during his first NBA media day as head coach on Friday. May, who led Michigan to the 2026 national championship before taking over in Dallas, emphasized authenticity when discussing how he plans […] The post Dusty May on Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg and Mavericks’ identity appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Here's what a healthy Irving could unlock for Flagg and the Mavericks this season.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving provided a new update regarding his knee injury as he prepares for the 2026-27 season.

The Dallas Mavericks have completed a major renovation of their practice facility, upgrading the building with new recovery, dining and relaxation spaces designed to improve the daily experience for players. The changes have already received positive reactions from Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg, according to Mavericks vice president and chief of staff for basketball operations […] The post Mavericks unveil major upgrades to practice facility appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Dallas Mavericks have finalized their 2026-27 training camp roster, with 19 players set to compete under head coach Dusty May. The group is headlined by Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford and Zaccharie Risacher. Veteran center Dwight Powell is also included after recently signing with Dallas for another stint […] The post Mavericks announce 19-player roster for training camp appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 17: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates during the game after scoring the game winning basket against the Denver Nuggets on March 17, 2024 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Gett...

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg will try to prove that the so-called sophomore slump is just a myth as he enters his second year in the NBA. After his sensational performance in his rookie year, Flagg will carry a heavier load for the Mavericks as the franchise cornerstone. Even with the return of Kyrie Irving […] The post Cooper Flagg named ‘dark horse’ MVP candidate as Victor Wembanyama looks to dethrone Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchPoints.

ESPN released the latest bunch in its yearly effort to rank the top 100 NBA players. Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg both made the top 50, and, in quite a shocking revelation, Flagg is 16 (!) spots higher than the veteran guard. Irving comes in at 39, just ahead of former Maverick Anthony Davis and right behind San Antonio guard Stephon Castle. Flagg ranks ahead of NBA champion Chet Holmgren and just shy of Hawks forward Jalen Johnson. Assuming no other Mavericks will crack the top 10, Cooper F...

The Utah Jazz signed Keyonte George to a $157.5 million contract extension, cementing his future with the team for the next five years. Coupling the No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson with George puts the Jazz in a strong position to rebuild alongside Lauri Markkanen and second-year forward Ace Bailey, who was selected fifth overall […] The post Jazz rumors: How Keyonte George’s momentous summer sealed fate of $157.5 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to ramp up for the 2026-27 season, there’s a lot of excitement about star point guard Kyrie Irving’s return to the court after missing all of last season with an ACL tear. On paper, Irving figures to be a seamless fit next to second-year phenom Cooper Flagg, but the 15-year age gap between the two is making experts and executives around the NBA wonder if the Mavs might consider trading Irving in the near future. On a recent ESPN “NBA Today” segment, Tim MacMaho...

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Teams around the NBA are monitoring Kyrie Irving’s situation in Dallas as the Mavericks build their roster around 19-year-old Cooper Flagg, according to Tim MacMahon and Marc Spears of ESPN. “The question that’s being asked around the league is…how long is this fit with Kyrie and the Mavericks,” MacMahon said Monday, September 21, on NBA […] The post Teams monitor Kyrie Irving’s situation in Dallas appeared first on TalkBasket.net.