Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving looks up while standing on the court during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving looks up from the court in his white Mavericks jersey during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans, with a Pelicans player out of focus behind him. Irving and the Mavericks hosted New Orleans at the American Airlines Center on Feb. 21, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Anonymous Dallas Mavericks Executive Drops Reality Check On Kyrie Irving Trade Rumors

Sam LeweckJuly 31, 2026July 31, 2026

DSJ Quick Take: Mavericks Not Looking to Trade Kyrie Irving

A Dallas Mavericks front office executive told Spotrac’s Keith Smith that the team has no interest in trading Kyrie Irving and that Irving has no interest in leaving. Irving has not played since tearing his ACL in March 2025.

What did the executive say? That Dallas isn’t looking to move Irving, that Irving isn’t looking to be moved, and that the front office is eager to see him alongside Cooper Flagg.
Why is this coming up now? Irving has been a recurring name in offseason trade speculation since the injury, and this is the first direct pushback from inside the building.
Is Irving healthy? He is reported to be fully recovered from the torn ACL, which cost him all of the 2025-26 season.
What does it mean for Cooper Flagg? Flagg averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists as a rookie without Irving on the floor, and the two Duke products are set to play together for the first time.
What’s next? Dallas opens the 2026-27 season in the fall, with Irving under contract for the year and holding a player option for 2027-28.

DALLAS — It has been quite some time since Dallas Mavericks fans last saw veteran guard Kyrie Irving in action, as he suffered a torn ACL late in the 2024-25 season and has been sidelined ever since.

In that time, Irving has been a popular name in trade rumors, but he remains a Maverick as the 2026-27 season approaches, and it doesn’t sound like that’s going to change.

Dallas Mavericks Front Office Shuts Down Kyrie Irving Trade Talk

A Dallas front office executive told Keith Smith of Spotrac that Irving isn’t going anywhere.

“He keeps getting put in all kinds of rumors, but we’re not looking to move Kyrie and Kyrie isn’t looking to be moved either,” the executive said. “We didn’t get to see him with Cooper [Flagg] last year, but we’re very excited to see that pairing this year.”

While circumstances can always change, it certainly sounds like the Mavs have a vision, and Irving is part of it.

Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg Set for Their First Season Together

He missed Cooper Flagg‘s entire rookie campaign while recovering from his ACL injury. In his absence, the 19-year-old put together a phenomenal debut season, averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game en route to Rookie of the Year honors.

Now, Irving, a nine-time All-Star, is in line to be able to help Flagg in his sophomore season. The word on Irving is that he’s healthy after a successful journey back from his torn ACL. That should put the two Duke products on the floor together when the Mavs open their season in the fall.

Where Kyrie Irving’s Contract Stands

In his last season before his injury, Irving averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game while shooting 47.3% from the field and 40.1% from beyond the arc. He was named an All-Star in what was an otherwise quite disappointing season for Dallas.

As it stands now, Irving is under contract for the upcoming season and then has a player option for the 2027-28 campaign. His future may become a relevant topic of conversation again down the line, but at the moment, it appears that he and the Mavs are committed to one another with regard to the 2026-27 season.