News outlets published reports regarding Kyrie Irving and his role with the Mavericks. Bleacher Report published coverage detailing how a Kyrie Irving trade could shake up 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 hone in on trade scenarios and next season's horizon. These articles grow out of ongoing talk.