Kyrie Irving signs $119 million contract extension with Mavericks 

Kyrie Irving isn’t going anywhere. He has signed a $119 million contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks.

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BREAKING: Dallas Mavericks nine-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving is declining his $43 million player option and intends to sign a three-year, $119 million contract with the franchise, sources tell ESPN. The deal includes a player option in the 2027-28 season. pic.twitter.com/hduY1vEVVP

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 25, 2025

Irving originally declined his $43 million player option with the Mavericks in favor of the $119 million contract extension. This is great news for Mavericks fans, as they hoped not to lose another star.

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Irving averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.3 steals per game last season. Unfortunately, his year was cut short after suffering an ACL injury in March.

After the news broke of Irving’s extension, the 2016 NBA champion posted on X.

Hélà x @dallasmavs
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— Kyrie???????? (@KyrieIrving) June 25, 2025

ESPN’s Shams Charania recently spoke to Irving about his future in Dallas.

“I spoke to Kyrie Irving just a few moments ago and he told me his decision to return and stay in Dallas was largely based on commitment,” Charania said. “Not only from him but the Mavericks as well and wanting to build a real legacy in Dallas.”

“Even more than that, his belief in this team’s ability when he’s healthy and whole again, potentially in January and February, and beyond over the next three years, to compete for a championship around him, Anthony Davis, soon to be No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, and the leadership there, Jason Kidd, Nico Harrison and former owner Mark Cuban,” Charania added.

“This was a beneficial deal for both sides because the numbers that he’s signing for, it allows the Mavericks to have the taxpayer midlevel exception.”

Once Irving returns from his injury, if Anthony Davis can avoid the injury bug and with Cooper Flagg on the court, Dallas could be a real threat to winning multiple titles.

About the Author Published Jun 25, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1