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Kevin Durant makes his feelings known on getting MVP chants in China and Kyrie Irving's return to NBA action.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is excited to begin playing alongside Cooper Flagg ahead of the 2026-27 season.

The Detroit Pistons reportedly could have their sights set on adding a dynamic and accomplished guard to play alongside Cade Cunningham.

As the Dallas Mavericks opened their 2026-27 NBA preseason with a 135-117 loss to the Houston Rockets on Friday in China, star guard Kyrie Irving’s recent comments about Cooper Flagg may have provided some clarity regarding his future with the franchise amid potential trade speculation. Speaking with Grant Afseth of Dallas Sports Journal, Irving praised […] The post Did Kyrie Irving shut down all Mavericks trade rumors with latest Cooper Flagg take? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The nine-time All-Star will return to the court more than 19 months tearing his left ACL — and some 10 months after a previously undisclosed calf strain.

Knicks Mike Brown made it pretty clear Wednesday that five Knicks have nothing to worry about. Everyone else does. Brown told reporters that Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart are going to play regardless of mistakes. The rest of the roster, however, is competing either for a spot or for […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Grizzlies, Zach Edey appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Making his return to action after a 19-month absence in which he recovered from an ACL tear, Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving will play in just one of the team’s two games vs. Houston in Macao this weekend, head coach Dusty May told reporters, including Christian Clark of The Athletic. According to May, the team […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming into the season with most of their players healthy, more specifically, Kyrie Irving. The Mavericks’ guard missed all of last season as he rehabbed from a torn ACL he suffered the season prior, and he’s ready to get back on the court and be the leader they need. Before the […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving reveals injury setback that derailed ACL rehab appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kyrie Irving says he was close to returning in December 2025 until an injury setback pushed back his timeline by eight weeks.

Kyrie Irving will make his return to the Dallas Mavericks' lineup this weekend, according to head coach Dusty May. Irving has not played since suffering a torn ACL in March 2025. Irving also suffered a calf strain last December that set his recovery back eight weeks before he was ruled out for the year. The Mavs are currently set to play the Rockets in two games in China this weekend. May added that Irving will appear in one of the games, though he has not determined which game.

The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets are both in China right now preparing to play an international preseason game as the league tries to expand its reach. This game will feature two of the biggest stars both in the United States in China, as Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant are set to take one another […] The post Kyrie Irving shares heartfelt reaction to Kevin Durant’s desire for his 1 specific skill appeared first on ClutchPoints.

CHENGDU, CHINA - JUNE 27: American professional basketball player Kyrie Irving poses for a photo with young players in a fan meeting during his China tour on June 27, 2026 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of China. (Photo by You Fang/VCG via Getty Images) | VCG via Getty Images Remember last year? When the sunshine pumpers swore up and down that Kyrie Irving would be back on the court for the Dallas Mavericks by the New Year? Well, as it turns out, it was always going to be closer to March, which...

Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving are two of the biggest rays of hope in a cloudy outlook for the 2026-27 Mavericks

The Miami Heat must go all-in to acquire Kyrie Irving to give themselves a legitimate chance to win an NBA championship in their Giannis Antetokounmpo era.

While Mavericks head coach Dusty May still hasn’t settled on a definitive starting lineup yet, he said Thursday that forward P.J. Washington is in consideration for a spot alongside Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, writes Grant Afseth of Dallas Sports Journal. As Afseth notes, Washington has started 137 of his 142 regular season appearances with […]

Some NBA players develop a reputation that supersedes their actual on-court impact. Aging millennial fans will remember Nick Van Exel. Random example: it could have been Rod Strickland. Perhaps it should be Tracy McGrady, but let’s avoid that collective trauma. The memories are visceral. Van Exel was a joy. He was so talented, but never especially impactful. Van Exel was ball dominant. He made bad decisions. He wasn’t much of a defender. He was one of the most fun players in the NBA to watch,...

The Mavericks are entering an exciting year now that Kyrie Irving is set to play alongside Cooper Flagg for the first time. They also have a new, first-time NBA head coach in Dusty May, who has hit the ground running but isn’t rushing the important decisions. While Flagg and Irving represent two clear starters, May […]

Here are our projected 2026-27 stat lines for major NBA stars returning from big injuries, including Tatum, Haliburton, Kyrie, and Lillard.

Sep 22, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant poses for a picture during media day at Hilton Americas hotel. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect We are three weeks away from opening night for the Rockets, when they open their season at against Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. It seems hard to believe, but the day is fast approaching. I thought now would be a good time to ask what your expectations are for t...

Kyrie Irving emerges as top trade target for Miami Heat.