Point guard fits for Mavericks: Six players who could fill in for Kyrie Irving alongside Cooper Flagg

Point guard fits for Mavericks: Six players who could fill in for Kyrie Irving alongside Cooper Flagg

Dallas needs someone to run the point until Irving returns from his torn ACL

Gilbert Arenas says simple move for Dallas Mavericks makes them favorites to win NBA title in 2026-27

The Dallas Mavericks have plenty of offseason moves on the table as they navigate the summer. The Dallas Mavericks, after trading away Luka Doncic, gave up a decade-long title window under the Slovenian superstar in return for a three-year shot with Klay Thompson, Kyrie Irving, and Anthony Davis. Promptly after the trade, Irving tore his ACL, ruining any plans of contention that Dallas had for next season. However, the Mavericks defied the odds,…

Jazz Have Perfect Kyrie Irving Band-Aid For Mavs

Though the Dallas Mavericks are forecasting a January return for Kyrie Irving, they may not be able to put a lot of weight on the 33-year-old’s shoulders next season. After all, anecdotes about season-ending injuries suggest that players don’t feel like they’ve gotten back to normal until the season after they’ve made it back. However, that’s all speculative. What is certain is that Dallas will at least need a band-aid until Irving recovers. Wit…

Mavericks GM Nico Harrison looks at Kyrie Irving fill-in for cheap

The Dallas Mavericks had an interesting season to say the least. From the lows of General Manager Nico Harrison trading away franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic to the team landing the top pick in the draft lottery, fans of the team have been through a roller-coster ride. While the manner in which the Doncic trade was executed can be debated, there’s no denying that Harrison’s decision had some vision that could have played out differently if not …

Fischer's Latest: Irving, Mavs, Harden, Clippers, Point Guards

Before suffering a torn ACL in early March, Kyrie Irving was widely expected to sign an extension or a new free agent contract with the Mavericks this offseason, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who says that perception hasn’t changed since Irving’s injury. However, the veteran point guard’s ACL recovery, which figures to extend well into next season, may complicate those negotiations to some extent. According to Fisc…

Mavericks Looking For Fill-In Starting Point Guard Who Can Complement Kyrie Irving

The priority in free agency for the Dallas Mavericks is re-signing starting point guard Kyrie Irving. After that, the team's next priority is adding someone who can start as the lead ballhandler until Irving returns from the torn ACL he suffered last season. Dallas is looking for a fill-in starter until Irving returns. Ideally, that player will then be able to move into a complementary role, either playing with Irving or backing him up. Although…