Irving Stays in Dallas | NBA News

Kyrie Irving is set to return to the Dallas Mavericks this season, despite intense trade rumors swirling around him — including inquiries from LeBron James and teams like Detroit and Minnesota. The Mavericks have firmly rejected all trade offers, confident Irving will start the year in Dallas after recovering from his ACL surgery. With a roster crunch and a dire need for playmaking and shooting, Irving’s elite scoring ability and veteran leadership are seen as crucial to turning the team’s fortunes around. New coach Dusty May has praised Irving’s workouts and commitment, and while a trade remains possible if the season starts poorly, the hope is Irving will be fully healthy and ready to lead the Mavericks’ offense into a new era. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/860fdcf871572ac6