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

Basketball Network quoted Derek Harper referring to Irving as "that freak of nature." Derek Harper explained why the Mavericks will be Western Conference dark horses next season. These reports zero in on trade scenarios and next season's horizon. Such pieces come from ongoing speculation.