NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving 'on Course for a New' Mavs Contract After Luka Dončić Trade

The Dallas Mavericks are planning on handing Kyrie Irving a new contract at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

"Irving, by all indications, remains on course for a new multi-year deal in July," Stein wrote on Sunday.

The eight-time All-Star has a $43.9 million player option for the 2025-26 season, via Spotrac.

After Irving and Luka Dončić helped lead Dallas to a 2024 NBA Finals appearance, Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a shocking three-team deal that included the Utah Jazz. The Mavericks received Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick in return.

Stein noted that Dallas was "widely expected" to sign both Dončić and Irving to new contracts during the offseason prior to the trade.

The Mavericks acquired Irving in a Feb. 2023 deal with the Brooklyn Nets. Dončić reportedly played a role in the move, encouraging the front office to bring in a second star.

Irving was "stunned" by the trade involving Davis and Dončić on Sunday, per ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.

The star point guard is in the midst of another efficient season in Dallas, averaging 24.3 points and 4.8 assists per game while shooting 47.9 percent from the field and 41.5 percent from three-point territory.

Irving's desire to remain with the Mavericks following the departure of Dončić is unknown, but it's difficult to imagine the 32-year-old turning down a hefty long-term contract offer from Dallas.

Despite the surprising absence of Dončić, the Mavericks still appear to be focused on moving forward with Irving for the foreseeable future.