Sports outlets published reports regarding Kyrie Irving and his place with the Mavericks. Bleacher Report published a story detailing how a Kyrie Irving trade could rattle the 2027 NBA championship race. Yahoo Sports reported on a proposed trade seeing the Mavericks trade Kyrie Irving.

Basketball Network quoted Derek Harper referring to Irving as "that freak of nature." Derek Harper clarified why the Mavericks will be Western Conference long shots next season. These reports zero in on trade scenarios and next season's outlook. Those articles come from ongoing talk.