Mavericks Shock Fans: Kyrie Irving’s Jaw-Dropping $119 Million Deal Almost Didn’t Happen!

Though he had the chance to leave, Irving was never expected to make a move away from the Mavericks this summer. The nine-time All-Star is currently recovering from a torn ACL he sustained in March.

Kyrie Irving is locking in with the Dallas Mavericks for the foreseeable future, putting an end to any summer rumors about him potentially hitting free agency. Just before the deadline, Irving made a savvy move by declining his million player option for next season. Instead, he’s gearing up to ink a fresh three-year contract worth a hefty 9 million, complete with a player option for the 2027-28 season — that’s roughly million a year. Even though he’s sidelined nursing a torn ACL from earlier this year, the Mavericks are clearly betting on his return to form around January. Meanwhile, this extension cleverly opens up some cap space, giving Dallas the flexibility to chase another guard in free agency. It’s also been a busy week for the Mavs, freshly securing center Daniel Gafford on a solid three-year deal as they prepare to dive into the NBA Draft, with hopes pinned on top pick Cooper Flagg. The franchise is rebuilding with purpose, and locking down a core talent like Irving—even with his recovery timeline—is a statement of intent. LEARN MOREThe deal is the second one the Mavericks have made this week. They also struck a three-year, million deal with center Daniel Gafford on Monday to bolster their frontcourt even more.Irving’s new deal includes a player option for the 2027-28 season. The new deal will pay Irving about million per season.

Irving’s new deal includes a player option for the 2027-28 season. The new deal will pay Irving about million per season.

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